The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closure of schools and parks, and put an end to playdates and family gatherings. With implications for Gen Alphas expected to run far deeper than changes to daily routines, Canvas8 spoke to three experts to explore the effects of the crisis on children.

As they try to give their kids playtime that is both fun and productive, parents are looking for toys that educate their little ones as much as they entertain them. Coding Critters offers simple-to-use coding-based toys to teach kids about the basics of coding, without them even realizing it.

New Deal Design has created Spot, an AI equipped toy which looks to fight back against the 'distraction economy' caused by excessive digital use. The toy comes at a time when kids are being encouraged to limit their screen time and embrace the great outdoors.

Harried parents struggling to explain the delicate and complex realities of life during the pandemic have received a helping hand. The makers behind classic children’s book The Gruffalo have reimagined some of their most popular characters in social distancing scenes.