Why Floor Play Matters for Child Development and Milestone Support
At Functional Friends, one of the questions we hear most often is: "Are they justplaying?" The answer is simple: Yes and that's exactly the point. To children, play is fun. To...
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The Feel Good Playroom: Create a non-toxic space for everyday play
If there’s one thing parenthood teaches you quickly, it’s this: little ones spend a lot of time on the floor. Playing, rolling, tumbling, relaxing. And if you’re anything like us,...
The Joy-Filled Home: How to Create Comfortable, Family-Friendly Spaces
Family-Friendly Home Ideas: Calm, Stylish Spaces for Real Family Life
The Midsummer Collection: Scandinavian-Inspired Playmats
The Midsummer Collection: Scandinavian-Inspired Playmats Made for the Magic of Family Life. Some of the most magical family moments happen at home, on the floor. Blanket forts built between breakfast...
Celebrating 8 Years of Totter + Tumble: A Conversation With Our Founder, Susie
Eight years ago, Totter + Tumble began with a simple question: why did family homes have to choose between practical and beautiful? Fast forward to today and our playmats have...
How to Create a Cosy, Grandma Chic Family Home
The best family homes have never been about perfection. They’re layered, nostalgic and full of personality, just like my own grandmother’s home. Lately, there’s a real craving for that Grandmillennial...
The 2026 Totter + Tumble x Morris & Co. Collection
Yes, it’s a playmat, but this one carries over a century of design history. The Totter + Tumble x Morris & Co. collaboration returns for 2026 with four new designs,...
Styling a Montessori Playroom or Classroom: How To Do It Authentically
Children don’t need more toys or props when it comes to playing-to-learn, what they really need are considered environments, to support, encourage and nurture learning. That’s exactly why so many...
The Unexpected Party Essential: Why a playmat is perfect for birthdays, baby showers and family celebrations
When you have little ones, so many of life’s celebrations happen close to the floor. That’s exactly why a beautiful, practical playmat quietly becomes the hero of the party. ...
The Thoughtful New Baby List: What You’ll Actually Use (From One Parent to Another)
Preparing for a new baby is one of the most exciting times of your life, but faced with lists-upon-lists of 'essential baby gear', you can very quickly become overwhelmed. When...