About Us

Hello, my name is Deanna; I am the Founder and Creative Director of “Lingo the Flamingo”. 

Lingo was created after confronting two of the most significant losses I've experienced. Losing my darling daughter, Harper, while five and a half months pregnant in devastating succession with the sudden loss of my beautiful mother, Christina; I felt lost in all aspects of my life.

Trying to rationalise the grief and trauma, I dedicated my energy on raising my son, Phoenix. Immersing myself in every intimate detail of his developmental journey, inclusive of teething. While observing his struggles existing remedies and teething toy designs, I decided to create something unique to ease his discomfort. 

I could sense his frustration using the available teethers, finding them too soft or flimsy. This allowed me to channel my grief into something creative and positive - providing me once again with a passion, a means forward.

I created a teether that had firmer areas, to help soothe fragile gums affectively when babies needed relief. Ensuring it was petite enough for little hands to grab and hold on to, while they maneuverer it around their mouth. Keeping in mind our beautiful planet, Lingo is a plant-based product. 

The story behind Lingo the Flamingo has been close to my heart for many years. What a flamingo spiritually symbolises is something wonderful.

Flaminglets are traditionally born white, developing their bright peach pink colours when they mature. Like all birds, flaminglets teach themselves how to fly, however this takes a lot of time, practice and slowly happens are they develop their adult feathers.

I resemble their development to how little humans develop. Our little darlings start off in the world unaware of their potential, but once they have the confidence and inner strength they begin to roll, crawl, stand, walk and talk.

A flamingo symbolises strength, courage and determination. All qualities your little darling needs to tackle all of life's early developmental stages. Flamingos are social birds that never stand or travel alone, making Lingo the perfect companion to accompany your loved one throughout their journey. 

With love,

Deanna x