Our Story

From Screen Problem to Monday Toys

It started quietly, with a mobile phone becoming part of our child’s everyday life.

When Mobile Phone Became the Favourite Toy of My Child

Hi I am Surbhi, founder of Monday Toys.
But before that, I am a parent.

When my son turned 1.8 years old, we started noticing something that deeply worried us.

The mobile phone had become his favorite thing.

Without it:

He would get irritated
Throw tantrums
Cry and follow us everywhere
Struggle to stay engaged on his own

Like most parents, we thought, “This is temporary.”
But deep inside, we knew something wasn’t right.

Toys Were There… But Engagement Wasn’t

We did what every caring parent does. We bought toys — many of them.

Bright plastic toys from the market. Some musical. Some colourful.

But the pattern was always the same:

A few minutes of interest
Then boredom
Then the toy thrown aside

And once again, the search for the mobile phone began.

A Fear That Every Parent Understands

As our child grew, another fear slowly crept in.

He became fascinated with:

Electric switches
Plug points
Switchboards on the wall

Watching him try to put his fingers near sockets was terrifying.

We realised:

We weren’t just fighting screen time anymore.
We were worrying about safety too.

We Wanted One Simple Thing

At that point, our wish as parents was simple:

Something that keeps him away from screens
Something that keeps him engaged for long durations
Something that is safe
And something that helps him learn naturally

Not too much to ask.
Yet, we couldn’t find anything that solved all of this together.

That’s When We Found Montessori Busy Boards

While searching online, we came across Montessori Busy Boards.

They were:

Popular globally
Designed for sensory learning
Made to satisfy a child’s natural curiosity

But in India, they were:

Hard to find
Overpriced
Or not designed keeping Indian parents in mind

Still, the idea stayed with us.

So We Decided to Build One at Home

We are engineers by profession.

And one day, we asked ourselves:

What if we make this ourselves?

We:

Bought raw wood
Went to a carpenter to cut it
Purchased switches, lights, music modules
Designed circuits at home
Failed many times
Rebuilt again and again

Slowly, piece by piece, our first busy board came to life.

The Moment That Changed Everything

We gave the board to our child.

What happened next still stays with us.

He:

Pressed switches again and again
Watched lights glow
Listened to music
Played independently

And then something incredible happened.

👉 He stopped asking for the mobile
👉 He stayed engaged for long periods
👉 He was calm, curious, and happy

For the first time, we felt relief.

We Realised This Was Not Just Our Problem

We started talking to friends, relatives, and other parents.

Almost everyone said the same thing:

“My child is always on mobile”
“Nothing holds their attention”
“I don’t know what to do anymore”

That’s when we knew:

This solution shouldn’t stay only in our home.

That’s How Monday Toys Was Born

Monday Toys started with a simple promise:

To help parents reduce screen time through meaningful, hands-on play.

We didn’t want to build just another toy brand.
We wanted to build solutions that Indian parents actually need.

What Every Monday Toy Stands For

Every toy we create is designed to:

Encourage real, hands-on play
Keep children safe
Build curiosity and sensory skills
Reduce dependence on screens
Stay affordable for Indian families

Because we design our toys as parents first.

A Promise From One Parent to Another

We know how it feels:

To worry about screen time
To feel helpless during tantrums
To just want your child to play happily

That’s why we promise:

No gimmicks
No unsafe designs
No unnecessary distractions

Only thoughtful toys, built with care.

Bye Bye Screen. Hello Fun.

Believe me,
you are not alone.

And if you are here looking for a better way to play —
you are in the right place ❤️

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