Nine Mile Babies
Nine Mile Babies is a children's brand founded by Princess Booker with a commitment to promoting diversity through books and toys. Our aim is to empower children to learn, grow, and play through representation and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing children of colour with meaningful representation, boosting self-esteem, building confidence, and promoting appreciation for diversity through our inclusive products. Every child deserves access to products that reflect the diverse world they live in and promote a positive and accepting environment for play and learning.
Our Toys & Books
Nine Mile Babies™ kids brand was created to diversify children's toy boxes to represent the world we live in. Our products are designed to promote creativity, encourage exploration, and celebrate differences. We believe that all children should have access to toys that represent the world they live in.
Products that reflect the diverse world children live in help to promote a positive and accepting environment.
Why Nine Mile Babies
We are committed to making it easier for families to find diverse toys and books that celebrate culture, and heritage. With our selection of toys, books, and other products, we hope to empower families to create a space that celebrates their culture and encourages acceptance and understanding of diversity. Our books tell diverse stories that reflect the beauty and uniqueness of different cultures. With Nine Mile Babies™, kids can explore, imagine, and play with confidence and joy!
Shop ToysOur Toy Benefits
Instils Confidence
Playing is an important part of developing confidence. When playing, children learn to take risks, make decisions, and interact with others. Through play, children can practice their problem-solving skills and build resilience. Encouraging children to take on roles and explore their imagination can also be beneficial in developing confidence.
Imaginative Play
Imaginative play is a type of play that involves pretending or creating alternative worlds. It incorporates elements of creativity and imagination and encourages children to explore and experiment with different scenarios. Imaginative play can take many forms, such as role-playing, make-believe, and storytelling.
Learning to Read
There are many ways to help children develop their reading skills through play. One way is to encourage them to create stories using their imagination. Reading aloud to a child is also a great way to help them develop their reading skills. Allow them to pick out books of their choice, which can help to foster a love of reading.
Creativity
Expressive play is a form of play that allows children to express their feelings and experiences through the use of toys and other materials. This type of play is often used to help children process difficult emotions, explore their identity, and practice problem solving skill
Motor Skills
Physical play is an important component of a child's development, as it helps to strengthen the muscles, develop coordination and balance, and improve gross motor skills. Physical play also benefit from improved mental and emotional well-being, as physical activity increases endorphins and other hormones that can help to improve mood and reduce stress.
Discover the World
Reading can help you explore the world without leaving your home. It can open your mind to new cultures, perspectives, and ideas. Reading books set in different countries or written by foreign authors can help you learn about unfamiliar places and customs. You can learn about a country’s history, its people, and its culture through a non-fiction book.
Social Skills
Social skills development through play can be a great way to help children learn to interact with others. Play helps children to learn how to take turns, share, and cooperate with others. Through play, children can also learn how to understand and express their feelings, problem-solve, and develop relationships.
Stimulates Senses
Toys that stimulate the senses can include items such as textured balls, blocks, and puzzles. Other toys that are stimulating for the senses include dolls, and interactive toys such as talking animals or dolls. Soft toys can be used to stimulate the senses by providing tactile stimulation through their texture and shape.
Problem Solving
Problem-solving skills can be developed through play, as it provides opportunities for children to practice critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. Games and activities that involve problem-solving, such as puzzles, encourage children to think creatively and find solutions to problems.