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The Child Unplugged supports children and families through play-based, screen-free experiences rooted in connection and development.

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In every way, Child Unplugged exists to support play. Whether you join one of our play sessions, book a one-to-one private experience, explore parent or nanny training, shop our play resources, or learn through our online courses, everything we offer is designed to protect, nourish, and celebrate childhood through play.

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We create and curate beautiful sensory products that support open-ended play at home and in learning spaces. From natural loose parts to themed activity boxes, many of our items are handmade in-house and designed to inspire imagination, independence, and meaningful play.

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Play Sessions

Our weekly play sessions offer calm, sensory-rich, child-led experiences designed to nurture connection, creativity, and community for both children and grown-ups. Held in beautiful venues across Dubai, every session is screen-free, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated for all ages.

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Private Events 

We create beautifully curated, sensory-rich play setups that transform any space into a playful, imaginative haven. From birthdays and baby showers to brand events and corporate family days, each custom play zone is designed to inspire open-ended creativity while children play and adults relax.

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Education

Our online and in-person courses and workshops support parents and caregivers wherever they are, offering practical, research-informed guidance on play, sensory development, baby massage, and confident parenting. Designed for busy families, each session helps make play and connection feel simple, calm, and joyful.

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The Child Unplugged was built by a mum, inspired every day by the children who made me one.
It’s a business rooted in real-life parenting, created from a deep love of connection and play.

The Child Unplugged Story

The idea for The Child Unplugged began the way many mum-led businesses do—out of a real, personal need. When my twins were born, I was searching for Montessori-style floor beds with wooden rails and couldn’t find anything locally. So, I had them made myself—and soon began manufacturing them for others.

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What started in 2018 as Mumz and Munchkinz quickly grew. I became one of the first in Dubai to offer handcrafted, custom-made children’s furniture. It was a venture born from my desire to balance motherhood with meaningful work on my own terms—something flexible, yet deeply fulfilling.

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As the market evolved and big retailers entered the space, I knew I had to pivot. During the pandemic, I shared a photo of a sensory play setup I created at home. The response was overwhelming. That moment sparked a realisation: the demand for meaningful, open-ended, screen-free play was far greater than I had imagined.

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Since then, my business has grown alongside my own children—shifting from products to purpose. In 2024, it was reimagined as The Child Unplugged. True to its name, everything I offer now—whether it’s a product, play session, or event—is designed to help children explore, imagine, and connect through unplugged, child-led play.

Why The Child Unplugged

Reclaiming Childhood Through Unplugged Play

Modern childhood is often filled with screens, schedules, and overstimulation. The Child Unplugged is about slowing down and giving children space to explore, imagine, and just be kids. Through intentional, unplugged play, children reconnect with nature, materials, and themselves.

Encouraging Creativity Over Consumption

Instead of passive entertainment, this approach celebrates hands-on, open-ended play. It’s about empowering children to be creators, problem-solvers, and storytellers—not just consumers of digital content or pre-set toys.

Promotes Focus and
Independence

Unplugged play helps children strengthen their attention span and ability to concentrate without constant digital stimulation. They learn to entertain themselves, make choices, and follow their curiosity, which boosts independence and self-confidence.

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