Maileg

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Official UK Maileg Partner Maileg - whimsical toys and accessories for children If you are looking for adorable toys for your boys and girls to play with, Maileg provides a wide range of charming animal toys and playtime accessories for little ones of all ages. From bunnies, pandas and rhinos to Maileg’s famous collection of pocket-sized mice, we promise that you’ll be smitten by these lovable playtime friends! Find out more about the extensive range of Maileg toys we stock by clicking on the links below. About Maileg Maileg (pronounced My’Lye) was founded by Dorthe Mailil, a Danish designer and illustrator, in 1999. As part of an art school project, Dorthe decided to create a pixie made out of clay. This little pixie quickly became the inspiration for the Maileg brand. Maileg comes from Dorthe’s last name and ‘leg’, which is the Danish word for ‘play’. The range of toys and dress-up accessories have been created to inspire children to play and grow their imaginations. Maileg toys and sustainability Maileg is dedicated to sustainability - after all, even the smallest steps can help us create a better tomorrow. Products are shipped by sea to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and export cartons are reused where possible. Toys are stuffed with recycled stuffing, and FSC-approved wood, cardboard and paper from sustainable forests are used. All Maileg toys are handcrafted with love and are of exceptional quality - the toys are often passed from child to child, as well as from generation to generation! Why is playtime so important for children? In the modern-day world of tablets, smartphones and YouTube videos on demand, traditional playtime may feel like a strange and unusual concept! However, it can have a wide range of benefits for young children. When they play, children are learning and developing. Playtime can help grow their social skills, as well as become more creative - vital skills they need to learn as they grow. By playing with toys, children are learning not

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