The Baby Dome by Funda Toys

Cognitive development:

Children (including infants) learn through play, they can discover through cause and effect and primary circular reactions (when a child discovers an action/sensation and intentionally repeats this action at a later stage. Baby gym’s focus on arousing the imagination and mental development as they become curious about their world around them. An infant's attention span is short (around about two/three minutes per year of their age). A play gym offers varying activities to focus on for short periods of time and often, depending on the stimulus, aid stimulation in the calm alert state.

Visual-perceptual development:

The high contrast cards and dangling animals aid the development of depth-perception. As their visual perception improves, they are encouraged to start to reach out and grab the objects. Improved hand-eye coordination, which lays the foundation skills needed to sit, crawl and walk.

Motor development:

The dangling objects encourage infants to reach out and grab. Reaching and grasping encourages babies to develop their muscles in their arms, legs, backs, tummies and necks. This also stimulates fine motor skills used for grasping and holding items later on. Baby gyms encourage gross muscle development through tummy time. First, babies will learn to bring their  hands together at the midline in order to hold a toy and later they will  reach across the midline of the body. Crossing the midline of the body is a vital skill that helps babies learn to crawl later on.  Bilateral skills (two handed coordination) and hand dominance is also developed.

Size: 1m diameter x 64cm height.

Weight: 1.5kg's

This baby dome is made from high quality, non-toxic birch plywood. The dome has 3 card clips that attach to the legs of the dome with elastic straps, allowing the clips to slide up and down the dome's legs.
The dome uses 1 screw to secure the legs to a set of central discs that sandwich the legs into place.

It takes no more than 3-4 minutes to assemble the Baby Dome.

Once assembled this products is super light weight and easy to move around your home.

Please follow the link for a short video on how to set the Baby Dome up at home.

How-To Video

Shipping & Delivery Policy

At Nehanda Design, each item is lovingly made to order. We aim to deliver your handcrafted product safely and efficiently, whether you're local or ordering from abroad.

South African Orders

• Free shipping for all orders of R1650 an above.
• A flat-rate of R110 applies to South African deliveries for orders under R1650.
• Shipping will take 2–3 business days from date of dispatch.
  

International Orders

• Shipping costs for international orders are calculated at checkout and vary depending on your destination and chosen shipping method.
• 1–2 weeks for international delivery after your order has been shipped.
  

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Production Time

As all our products are made to order, please allow 7–14 business days for manufacturing before dispatch.

Once your parcel has been dispatched, we will send you a tracking number so you can follow its journey from our Cape Town studio to your door.

For any questions or special shipping requests, feel free to contact us at info@nehandadesign.co.za. We're always happy to help.

Returns & Repairs

At Nehanda Design, our pieces are handcrafted with intention to be both beautiful and long-lasting. While we strive for a robust and sturdy finish, the nature of handmade products means occasional issues can occur. If your item arrives with any breakage, damage, or something significantly wrong, we're here to help.

Change of Mind Returns

If you change your mind or are not completely satisfied with your order, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your product at info@nehandadesign.co.za.

Items must be returned unused, undamaged, and in their original condition. Once the returned item has been assessed and confirmed to be in acceptable condition, we will issue a refund or credit for the purchase amount.

Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item arrived damaged or defective.

Damaged or Defective Items

If your item arrives damaged in transit or has a manufacturing defect, please notify us as soon as possible.

In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, customers may return defective goods within six months of delivery. Where a defect is confirmed, customers may choose between a repair, replacement, or refund as provided for under the CPA.

Repairs After Six Months

Should your product require repair after the six-month statutory warranty period, we are still happy to assist where possible. A repair fee may apply and will be quoted based on the nature of the repair and time required.

How to Proceed

To initiate a return or repair request, please email info@nehandadesign.co.za with:

• Your order number
• A brief description of the issue
• Clear photographs of the item (where applicable)

We'll guide you through the next steps and work with you to find the most appropriate solution.