Our Brand Story

I have been a Norland Nanny for the past 12 years. My job has taken me all over the UK and the world, looking after children of all ages, encouraging their development and watching them grow.

At Norland we were taught to prepare for all eventualities so when it came to travelling with families I would often overpack to ensure that my charges had toys and activities that would occupy them on flights, in restaurants and during their all-important downtime. I vividly recall filling a nappy bag with so much paraphernalia on one occasion that a parent overbalanced picking it up and ended up toppling backwards into a bush in sunny Dubai.

With my own daughter, I faced the familiar challenge of struggling to keep a little one entertained, when out and about, without resorting to a screen. I was tired of lugging a massive bag of toys, books, and colouring supplies everywhere we went. Keen to make life simpler, I started creating compact, themed activity bags and filled them with engaging toys and reusable activity cards that could occupy my daughter's little hands and curious mind.

What started as a personal project has become something of a mission to help other parents ditch the heavy bags, and instead, enjoy simple, stress-free outings filled with fun and learning. Parents have commented that Picklepots packs are not only for their children but also offer them opportunities to relax and interact with their partner whilst out and about. Picklepots Play packs have been designed with the early years foundation stage (EYFS) in mind and so each bag contains elements to help foster development in key areas. From promoting fine motor skills to developing understanding of shape, each pack follows a theme with a sub educational theme running throughout.

Why not shop the collection and become a part of the Picklepots Play family today.

Stephanie