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Welcome to Busy Body Soft Play Party Hire's Blog and updates. We rent out soft play toys to toddlers' parties and events. Busy Body Soft Play Hire is situated in the northern parts of Cape Town, but we offer our services throughout the whole of Cape Town and surrounding towns and areas. Our mission is to provide the best soft play hire in the Western Cape and we have been doing it for the past 15 years.
In our blog section, you will find interesting articles that we share and write to our customers and website visitors. Enjoy the read!
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
First birthday party ideas: a little celebration with room to play
Plan a first birthday with a manageable guest list, a thoughtful play area and activities for siblings, without overcomplicating the day.
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Indoor or outdoor soft play? How to plan your party space
Compare an indoor room, hired hall and outdoor party space, with practical checks for layout, access and a weather backup.
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
A toddler party budget: spend on what you will actually use
Build a practical Cape Town toddler party budget around equipment, venue, food, extras and transport, with free Durbanville collection.
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
A toddler birthday party checklist for Cape Town parents
Plan a toddler party with a practical checklist for your venue, soft play, collection, weather backup and quote enquiry.
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
How to choose a soft play package for your toddler's party
Compare Busy Body's four soft play packages by equipment, space and budget, with practical questions to ask before booking.
Nov 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Soft play hire: collect in Durbanville or request delivery?
Free soft play collection and return at our Durbanville depot, or optional delivery: what to check when planning your party.
Feb 16, 2022 · 1 min read
Soft Play - The perfect place for toddlers to explore
Why soft play is a safe, easy-to-clean way for toddlers aged 0-4 to burn energy, build balance and coordination, and socialise.
Mar 11, 2020 · 2 min read
The importance of sanitizing and disinfecting toys!
How Busy Body Soft Play Hire cleans and sanitises its soft play toys, so you always get clean equipment for your party.
Jan 30, 2020 · 1 min read
Can Soft Play encourage gross motor development?
How soft play helps toddlers practise stepping, climbing, crawling, jumping and rolling — key gross motor skills.
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