New at kinder&konsorten: WE ARE GOMMU
Today we want to introduce you to the new, super-cool grasping and teething toys for babies in our store: "We are Gommu."
"Gommu" is Japanese for rubber, because that's what they're made of. The company with the adorable figures in different shapes and sizes has been around since 2020 and was a mother-daughter project by two Spanish women from Barcelona, with a focus on sustainability. Since 2021, they have been part of the Tiny Cottons Group.
Not only the name comes from Japanese, but the design is also inspired by Japanese culture – the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi was a guiding principle.
Wabi-Sabi is a central Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept that finds beauty in imperfection, transience, and incompleteness. Wabi (simplicity, naturalness) and Sabi (patina, age, traces of time).
We find this in the friendly Gommu figurines with their simple, functional shapes and aesthetic appeal.
We especially love their diversity – the Gommu figurines, both small and large, come in all skin tones and are all friends – a wild, colourful bunch that brings joy.
Respect for nature has also been maintained, as the little Gommus are a purely natural product, 100% biodegradable and completely free of harmful substances. The Gommus are produced in Spain and Morocco using a fully sustainable process. The rubber comes from the white sap of the Hevea brasiliensis tree, and all products are handmade. This makes them all slightly different, but also ensures better quality control.
The food-safe colours are 100% natural and therefore safe for our youngest children. Furthermore, the products are free of petroleum, PVC, and BPA, waterproof, and easy to clean.
Cleaning and Care
Do not put Hevea products in a distiller or dishwasher. Prolonged exposure to heat will make the material brittle.
As a natural material, Hevea/rubber is antibacterial, but should be washed regularly under warm to hot running water.
To care for your Hevea products, you can occasionally rub them with cooking oil (e.g., olive oil) to keep them soft and supple.
If you're already familiar with them, please feel free to give us your feedback.
