Paper Balloons

There is something genuinely lovely about a toy that has been bringing children joy since the 1920s, and these beautiful washi paper balloons are exactly that. Fold them open, blow them up, bat them around the room, and when they eventually meet their end (they will, they are paper, we say this with love), they go straight in the compost.

We love it because:

• Made from 100% washi paper, a traditional Japanese craft material with real history and texture, and so much more beautiful than a plastic balloon
• Fold flat, so they're brilliant for tucking into a card, a party bag or an envelope as a gift that costs almost nothing and delights completely
• Three woodland characters to collect: a wide-eyed owl, a cheeky fox and a sweet little deer, each one illustrated with so much personality
• Genuinely eco-friendly, no guilt, no glitter, no plastic, just paper and joy
• A lovely way to introduce children to the idea that toys can have a history and a culture behind them

What's in the box:

• One Kidoki Paper Balloon (sold individually, three designs available: owl, fox or deer)

Great for:

• Suitable for ages 3 and up
• Party bags, birthday cards and small gifts that feel considered without any stress
• Quiet indoor play, gentle batting games and the kind of afternoon that doesn't need much to feel magical
• Anyone who loves a toy with a beautiful backstory

Important to know:

• Diameter: 15 cm when inflated
• Material: washi paper, 100% pure wood pulp
• Packaged in an FSC certified envelope
• Sold individually, three designs available
• Handle with reasonable care, they are paper, but that is also rather the point