Our Story
Kidiko was born from a simple belief: childhood deserves meaningful, screen-free play.
What began as a handmade play kitchen for our daughter grew into a passion for designing toys that inspire creativity, curiosity, and imagination. During the pandemic, that passion evolved into thoughtfully crafted felt toys that encourage hands-on learning and open-ended play.
Today, every Kidiko creation is designed to help children explore, imagine, and create beautiful moments one playful experience at a time.
Meet The Founders
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Dev Mehta
I'm a designer at heart. My daughter lovingly calls me "The Imagineer," because I'm always imagining how things could be better.
Becoming a father changed the way I looked at children's products. I wanted toys that were beautifully designed, built to last, and rich in learning. Instead, I found a world of plastic, noisy, short-lived options.
Then the pandemic made screens an ever-present part of childhood. The need for change was glaring.
Kiddyko was born from that belief.
Every product begins with a simple question: How can we spark a child's imagination while creating something parents will love to own?
I believe great design should do more than look good it should inspire curiosity, invite exploration, and become a lasting part of childhood.
My vision is simple: build Kiddyko into a globally loved brand that embodies thoughtful design, purposeful learning, and the timeless joy of open-ended play.
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Pooja Mehta
Numbers taught me discipline. Motherhood taught me perspective.
With a background in finance, I've always believed that the smallest details often make the biggest difference. At home, my family jokingly calls me the Chief Everything Officer—equal parts planner, problem solver, keeper of the details, and never far from a checklist.
Becoming a mother created a new awareness. I became far more intentional about what we brought into our home choosing products guided by quality, safety, meaningful learning, and lasting value.
That philosophy shapes everything we do at Kiddyko; Every product is designed with intention, crafted with precision, and held to the same standards I'd expect for my own family.
I believe parents should never have to compromise between thoughtful design, good quality, and purposeful learning. At Kiddyko, we create more than toys we create keepsakes for childhood, moments of connection, and memories families will treasure for years to come.