Inspirational Felt Crowns

Posted on November 2, 2019

These beautifully hand crafted felt crowns are suitable for 3 and over, and are perfect for letting children’s imaginations go wild, helping them to narrate their own stories, whilst building on their ideas and interactions with others. These colourful hand crafted imagination crowns are by Vanessa Jane Head wear.

There are six types available, Monkey, Unicorn, Snake, Ocean, Zebra and Butterfly. All designs are unique and all with elasticated back band.

Ocean
Monkey
Zebra
Unicorn
Snake
Butterfly
Ocean
Monkey
Zebra
Unicorn
Snake
Butterfly
Butterfly
Zebra
Butterfly

These crowns are CE marked. Hand wash only.

New Website Released

Posted on July 13, 2019

We are excited and proud for the release of this our new website. This site has been designed to a provide fresh, informative, interesting experience and to show off our products in a bright presentation.

The new site has new options for your experience:

Wish List: For an out of stock product, you can now mark that as one for your wish list. When the item is back in stock, you will be notified.
Quick View: This is shown as an eye on the product and when pressed will show a short-form view of the product. Click away from the view to close it.
Payment Links: This easy to use payment option provided by one of the modern payment transaction companies ‘iZettle’ allows you to order your items and simply provide us with a text number, email address or another social link, that we can sent the iZettle payment link to you by. On receipt a one off link provides direct connection to iZettle to pay by card transaction. On notification of payment, we then send your order. During this transaction we do NOT need your bank details and it is a safe transaction method for yourselves. See the FAQ page for more details.

Focus on the Eco world of PlanToys

Posted on December 15, 2018

PlanToys® = Sustainable Play

In their own words:-

PlanToys mainly focuses on safety wooden toys made of reclaimed rubber woods that enhance development for children, especially during their first five formative years when parents should encourage children to experience the freedom of playing and the proximity to nature.

Back in 1981, seven university graduates have been holding a mission to infuse the world with positive vibes. Vitool Viraponsavan, one of the main driving force established PlanToys, has been inspiring children and families over the world with steadfast determination to sustain environment and economy to the fullest through innovative toys. At present, PlanToys has branched out the philosophy with our partners in Asia, America, Europe and Australia.

With a strong mission to create a sustainable world, PlanToys thoroughly concerns about every single step of production line as well as other activities as we are wholeheartedly committed to minimizing environmental impacts.

In addition, Sustainable Play is a fundamental foundation of how PlanToys nurtures creative minds bringing children to understand what nature gives back to them. We have seen the results of our efforts for four decades and know that our children will grow up with the knowledge and values to respect and preserve natural resources for future generations and make the world a better place.

The story of PlanToys is described in the three pillars of how we do our business, “Sustainable Way”. This includes Sustainable Material, Sustainable Manufacturing and Sustainable Mind.

At PlanToys®, we work toward our belief of “Better Kids for Better World”.

PlanToys daily mindset was built on and remains today: a focus of sustainability and child development as our top priority. Our path of being a green company has been defined in “Sustainable Way” which includes Sustainable Material, Sustainable Manufacturing and Sustainable Mind.

We apply innovation to our materials and manufacturing to make them more eco-friendly and green to the environment. Along with child development, PlanToys cultivates children around the world through toys that animate children’s imagination while enhancing all ranges of development. The skills and the dedication of our PlanToys team are embed in every single toy to make sure that the development of children are enhanced in every minute of playing and the environment are protected for future generations.

PlanToys® has received more than 70 awards from 11 countries around the world.

Over the years PlanToys® has gained reconition globally through our philospphies and beatifully crafted wooden toys. With this said, we truly believe our outcome is “Better Kids, Better World”.

Find out much more about PlanToys Here on their site

An instructional video from one of our little helpers

Posted on November 19, 2018

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Model Railway Shout Out

Posted on September 15, 2018

Model Railway Shout Out

Model Railways

Are you interested in the hobby?

If so, you are invited to a gathering in Wittering Walk, East Wittering on Wednesday October 17th at 7pm

Open to everyone, Children must be accompanied by an adult

We look forward to seeing you

Something Fishy is a going on!

Posted on June 16, 2018

Yes something fishy is a going on here at Salty Dog. Various fish and their friends are available in store to entertain the children..

Touch ring fish with pearls

This wooden touch ring is a indispensable play for your baby’s hand. They trigger the grip reflex and promote the development process.

They transmit sensations which help your baby to discover their environment. From 3 months.

Sea Life Bath Set

Splash and make waves in the bath with this set. The fun never ends! Float them on the water, fill them up and squirt the water out.

Set of 4 ECO made animals: Shell, Starfish, Turtle, and Dolphin. From 6 months.

Fishing Game

Who wouldn’t like to catch a big fish? The fishing game stimulates hand-eye coordination.

There are lots of fish splashing about in the pond. You have to try to catch the “most valuable” of them with your magnetic ended fishing rod. But be careful of the old boot!

For 2-3 players. 19 pieces including dice. From 3 years.

And Holztiger Sea friends..

Check site for current availability.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Birthday

Posted on June 7, 2018

Firstly an enormous THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 1st birthday event.

We very much appreciated all the kind words and messages too 😍 🐶.

Also thanks to Lynne Healy and the very sweet Birdham Bear 🐻.

We will look forward to hosting other events together, so please keep an eye out for them.

Link to event video (Facebook)

Celebration Time – Salty Dog Emporium’s 1st Birthday

Posted on May 17, 2018

Celebration Time – Salty Dog Emporium’s 1^st Birthday

Salty Dog Emporium is excited to announce that local author Lynne Healy and Birdham Bear are helping us to celebrate our 1^st Birthday. So please join us for a lovely start to half term on Saturday 26^th May.

There will be two FREE Birdham Bear Story times with Lynne.

11.00am – 11.30am and 2.30pm – 3pm. Suitable for children aged 4 – 8 and their adults*

Places for each session are limited to 12 children so booking is essential. You can either pop into Salty Dog Emporium or email Julie at julie@saltydogemporium.co.uk

Signed copies of ‘Birdham Bear’ will be available to buy on the day.

Plus we will have a colouring competition, balloons, cake and for Saturday 26th only, a 10% discount on purchases made in store from Salty Dog Emporium.

Can’t make the story times? Never mind, you can still enter our Celebration Colouring Competition – call in store any time from the 26th to pick up a colouring card – return it by Friday 1^st June. Winners will be announced on Monday 4^th June.

There are 2 categories – 4 and under and 5-8. The winner of each category will receive a Birdham Bear colouring book and a £10.00 Gift Voucher, to be spent in store, at Salty Dog Emporium.

* Salty Dog Emporium has limited space in the store and would respectfully request that only one responsible adult stays with their child for the story time with Lynne and Birdham Bear. Very sorry we cannot accept unaccompanied children. Thank you.