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Toddler sliding down an Avenlur wooden indoor climber with sensory activity panels and a rope ladder, beside a decorated Christmas tree
Black Friday for Big Kids' Gifts: The Checklist to Finish Before the Sale Starts
Black Friday rewards the shopper who has already decided. This seven-step checklist covers who the gift is for, where it will go, which set to choose and how to get... Lire plus...
Toddler going down the slide of the Avenlur Chestnut indoor/outdoor jungle gym in the backyard
Can an Indoor Climber Go Outside? What to Know About Indoor/Outdoor Play Equipment
Most indoor climbers aren't built for rain and sun, but some are made to live both places. Here's how to tell the difference, and how to move a climber between... Lire plus...
Baby playing inside an Avenlur wooden playpen with mirror and activity panels
Wooden Playpens: Do Montessori Families Use Them, and How to Choose One
Cage or safe yes space? The honest case for and against playpens, what makes a Montessori playpen work, and how to choose a wooden playpen, with or without a mirror,... Lire plus...
Child on the Avenlur Spruce wooden indoor swing
Are Hammock Swings Safe for Babies and Kids?
Hammock swings can be a cozy, calming spot or a real risk, depending on how they're used. Here's what's safe at each age, from a baby's first swing to big... Lire plus...
Thanksgiving With Toddlers: Kitchen Jobs, Active Games and Calm Moments for the Big Day
Thanksgiving With Toddlers: Kitchen Jobs, Active Games and Calm Moments for the Big Day
Thanksgiving is a long day for little ones. Here's how to keep toddlers busy, helpful and happy from morning prep to after dinner, with kitchen jobs by age and safe... Lire plus...
Child relaxing in an Avenlur cocoon sensory swing hanging from a wooden climber
Sensory Swings for Kids: Start With Your Frame, Then Choose the Swing
Cocoon, tear drop or hammock? Start with the climber or stand it will hang from, then choose the sensory swing that fits, plus how sensory swings help children calm down... Lire plus...
Child playing in an Avenlur Flair wooden indoor playhouse
Indoor Playhouses for Kids: Which Kind Solves Your Family's Problem?
Short on space, need a quiet corner, or want a playhouse that's also a desk? How to choose the right indoor playhouse for kids and toddlers, what to put inside,... Lire plus...
Children playing on the Avenlur Walnut wooden climbing wall gym in a playroom
What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 5 Year Old?
By five, most kids have outgrown the toddler climber, not climbing itself. Here are the four types of indoor climbers that give five year olds real height, hanging and challenge,... Lire plus...
Avenlur large wooden water table set up for sensory play
What Is a Sensory Table, and What Do You Put in It?
A sensory table gives kids one spot to dig, pour and scoop. What it is, what to put in it each season, which fillers suit which ages, and how to... Lire plus...
Avenlur wooden outdoor playset for kids in a backyard
How to Spot a Quality Outdoor Playset: A 12-Point Inspection Checklist
Two playsets can look the same in photos and be very different in quality. This 12-point checklist shows what to inspect before you buy an outdoor playset, from safety testing... Lire plus...
Toddler using the wooden activities on the Avenlur Aldar convertible Montessori activity table
What Are Fine Motor Skills? Examples and Activities by Age
Fine motor skills are the small hand movements behind feeding, dressing and writing. Here's what they look like at each age from 6 months to 5 years, and simple activities... Lire plus...
Toddler playing at the Avenlur Aldar Montessori activity table
What Is a Busy Board, and Is It Really Montessori?
Busy boards turn the latches and switches toddlers love into safe play. What they teach, how they compare to Montessori dressing frames, and what to look for.   Lire plus...