Keeping pooch in tip top condition is something that most pet owners want. Buying a good quality chew toy can not only give your dog hours of fun, it can also be beneficial to their dental health. Apart from that it can relieve boredom, especially when you have left for work and your dog is on its own.

There’s always the temptation to treat our dogs likely mini-human beings. Unfortunately, there are quite a few things that we take for granted which aren’t exactly good for them. If you want to keep your loveable pooch in the best of health, then it’s a good idea to check out the list below.

You couldn’t celebrate New Year’s Eve without making some resolutions for the year ahead.  In addition to personal ones, it’s a great time of the year to make some family resolutions that can also save the household some money, notably ‘going green’. 

With the Yuletide festivities fast approaching, many owners are trying to think of thrilling treats and fun things to do with their dogs. Christmas can be just as exciting for our four legged friends and there are plenty of different ways you can get them involved. From involving strange new visitors to your home to Christmas Day presents, if you use a little imagination you can create a canine festive occasion second to none

Welcoming a new baby in to the family is an exciting time, and when baby’s first Christmas arrives, it’s time to create some Christmas traditions with your new baby and generate special memories to last a life time.

Bath time is a fun experience for both parents and the little one but it can also be a brilliant time to bond and learn. As your child goes from new-born to toddler, spending a few moments thinking about what to do at bath time can help introduce new and exciting sensory experiences that are key to strong development in those early months and years.

Taking the dog for a walk is top of most people’s list when it comes to exercise. Introducing a few different games, however, is a great way to keep your canine friend full of life and vitality. Just like humans, dogs need to be challenged mentally as well as physically.

Just because they’re your pets, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t go green. From toys and treats, to food and bedding, look hard enough and you’ll find plenty of eco-friendly products on the market nowadays.

From the moment they are born, children are plunged into a whole new world full of different sensations, sounds and challenges. The early development of the brain takes place at a surprisingly quick speed as each child begins to explore the world around them.

Teething can be one of the most stressful and tiring times in your baby’s early development, it is uncomfortable for them and you! There some great products and tips out there to make teething as easy as possible.

Gender neutral toys are becoming more and more common and we love that! Development and play are very interlinked and here at Mushroom and Co we supply a range of toys that are not only 100% natural, they are also perfect for a boys or girls!

Going totally green doesn’t need to be a chore if you have a baby. There are plenty of places to source ethically produced, sustainably manufactured products including natural rubber toys from Mushroom and Co.