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?"Â 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
Inspired by heritage Swedish textiles, delicate florals and the softness of midsummer light, the Midsummer Collection brings warmth, calm and playfulness into the everyday rhythm of family life.Â
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 play mats...
How to Create a Cozy, 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 is a real craving for that...
The 2026 Totter + Tumble x Morris & Co. Collection: Heritage Design, Reimagined for Modern Family Living
Yes, it’s a play mat, but this one carries over a century of design history. The Totter + Tumble x Morris & Co. collaboration returns for 2026 with four new...
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 softest place to play: why comfort starts from the floor up
If you’ve spent any time on the floor with children, you’ll know this truth instantly:comfort changes everything. It changes how long you stay. How relaxed you feel and how play...