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The Happy Start

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Founded by two dads—award-winning baby products like high contrast baby cards, designed & approved by pediatric experts.

10/12/2026

We're celebrating some BIG news for our littlest learners!

We are beyond honored that The Happy Start Vision Development Cards have been named Best Flash Cards in the 2026 Parents Best Toys Awards 🎉

Designed to support baby's visual development from the very beginning, our cards make tummy time, playtime, and on-the-go learning fun and engaging. With easy-to-hold, water-resistant cards featuring words in both English and Spanish, they're made for little hands and growing minds.

What makes this recognition even more special? Knowing that real parents and babies are loving them, too!

We're so grateful to the team at for this incredible honor and to all the families who have made The Happy Start part of their baby's earliest milestones.

Here's to making every little moment of learning count! 💛

10/06/2026

It's !! Shop the deal now before it's gone 🛒

09/29/2026

Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to share a little more of The Happy Start with families at OhioHealth. 💛📚
We were so happy to donate The Happy Start High Contrast Board Books, helping bring engaging, developmentally supportive moments to even more babies and their families.
Because every little one deserves a happy start. 🤍

09/22/2026

We have BIG news! 🏆

The Happy Start High Contrast Board Book by Maria Baldino OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP has been named a **2026 NYC Big Book Award Winner** in the Children’s Board Books category!

Created to support little ones from their very first days, this book was designed to make early learning engaging, meaningful, and developmentally supportive—and we’re so honored to see it recognized. 🤍

A BIG award for our littlest readers!

09/14/2026

Enjoying the fleeting days of summer.

09/12/2026

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🤍 G I V E A W A Y 🏈🎤🍂

With fall approaching, we have teamed up with some of our favorite spots to gift one lucky participant this s h o p c r e d i t worth over $1000!

To e n t e r to W I N:
1. Follow Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways and all accounts that they follow (it takes 20 seconds)
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🏈 BONUS 🏈
Like + comment your favorite fall tradition or memory & for extra entries, comment with your favorite emoji on the last 4 posts of all accounts that Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways is following! This makes your chances so much higher!

09/10/2026

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🤍 G I V E A W A Y 🏈🎤🍂

With fall approaching, we have teamed up with some of our favorite spots to gift one lucky participant this s h o p c r e d i t worth over $1000!

To e n t e r to W I N:
1. Follow Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways and all accounts that they follow (it takes 20 seconds)
Note: Missing one account will disqualify you!

2. Tag your friends in the post!
T a g each friend separately!
Note: The more tags, the more entries for you to W I N the g i v e a w a y

3. Share post to your story and t a g Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways
so we can view it!

🏈 BONUS 🏈
Like + comment your favorite fall tradition or memory & for extra entries, comment with your favorite emoji on the last 4 posts of all accounts that Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways is following! This makes your chances so much higher!

Please note: Giftings with Amanda + Kayla | Giveaways is the ONLY giveaway account running this giveaway. We are never going to ask you for personal information. Please don’t follow any links that ask for or give out your CC information via DM from any other fake accounts.

Giveaway will run from September 10th -15th, the winner will be announced on September 16th. Not affiliated with Instagram. Shipping costs may apply.

09/08/2026

Sharing a happy start with little learners in our community. 💛📚

We were so excited to donate The Happy Start books to our friends at Mango’s Place, giving even more little ones the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow through high-contrast play.

Because every baby deserves a happy start. 🤍

09/01/2026

Stand The Happy Start High-Contrast Board Book upright during tummy time to give baby something engaging to focus on while they work on lifting their head, strengthening those little muscles, and exploring the world around them. 🖤🤍

A simple way to make every minute of tummy time count!

08/25/2026

Baby’s first year comes with a lot of questions. The Happy Start Baby Activity Cards make playtime one thing you don’t have to overthink. 💛

With 28 expert-designed activities from birth to 12 months, each card helps support key areas of development—from fine and gross motor skills to cognitive, language, and social-emotional growth.

And when you want a little extra guidance? Simply scan the link on the card for tips from real pediatric experts, including video demonstrations, so you know exactly what to do and why it matters.

Simple play. Expert guidance. Meaningful moments together. ✨

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Columbus, OH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://thehappystart.com/

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