About us

 

The KIMBOO™ adventure began when a family was expecting their first child. At that time, a friend who is a paediatric neurologist offered the following advice: “My one piece of advice to you as young parents: NO SCREENS BEFORE AGE TWO!” Surprised, research on the subject quickly revealed that early exposure to screens can have long-term negative effects on young children’s development. Potential problems include attention disorder, language delay, myopia, and even depression.

Unwilling to take that risk, it was decided to keep the child off screens for at least the first twenty-four months of life. The goal was also to share this information with as many parents as possible, though the means of doing so were initially unclear.

In addition, there was a desire to provide fun and durable toys that would help improve motor skills (agility, balance) and build confidence. Most searches led to toys sold in Europe, revealing a significant gap in the Canadian market. This is how the KIMBOO™ family business was born.

First of all, a lot of emphasis is placed on the quality and durability of the products, hence all toys are made in Canada. Efforts are made to minimize the carbon footprint by using mainly wood and natural oil finishes that are biodegradable and non-toxic. The very basic packaging is made of locally recycled cardboard.

Finally, there is pride in shipping products quickly and for free across Canada. Most clients receive their purchases within a few days. The toys come preassembled, ready to play right out of the box!

The adventure continues, wishing little ones many fun years with these toys – far away from screens!