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Baby & Toddler

Baby & Toddler · 7 min What Age Is Right for a Pikler Triangle? The right age for a Pikler triangle depends less on the calendar and more on what your child’s body is starting to do. Here are the signs of... Baby & Toddler · 6 min Is a Toddler Swing Set Worth It for Your Family? Some toddler swing sets get used every day, and some sit untouched after one summer. Here’s how to choose between an indoor baby swing, a foldable swing and... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Are Playpens Montessori? Some say a playpen is a cage, others can't shower without one. Here's when a playpen fits Montessori ideas, when it doesn't, and how to set one up... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Climbing? Your fearless climber suddenly says no. Here's why toddlers get cautious about climbing, why that's often a good sign, and seven gentle ways to help them find their... Activities · 7 min What Can You Put in a Sensory Bin? Toddler Ideas for Every Season A sensory bin is just a container, a filler and a few tools, but it can hold a toddler’s attention longer than almost any toy. Here are 16... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Weaning Table or High Chair: Which Does Your Toddler Need? High chair or weaning table? What a Montessori weaning table is, how it compares to a high chair, signs your child is ready, a first-week setup plan, and... Baby & Toddler · 3 min How Do You Build a Toddler Balance Beam Obstacle Course? A toddler balance beam and stepping stones make a new obstacle course every day. Six courses to build, from a first straight line to a full challenge, plus... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Is Your 3-Year-Old Ready for the Next Play Challenge? Climbing ladders hand over hand? Hanging from a bar? Telling stories as they play? Match what your 3-year-old can already do to the play equipment they're ready for... Baby & Toddler · 4 min What Play Equipment Is Best for a 2-Year-Old? Climbing, sliding, swinging, pretending and sensory play: an indoor pick and an outdoor pick for each, all rated for 2-year-olds, plus the safety basics for this busy age. Baby & Toddler · 4 min Is a Ball Pit Good for Toddlers? How to Set One Up at Home Ball pits aren't just for indoor playgrounds. Here's what toddlers get out of one, why it's even better at the bottom of a slide, and how to keep... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Play Equipment for a 1-Year-Old: What to Get First, Next and Later Pulling up, cruising, first steps, first climbs: what play equipment a 1-year-old actually needs, in order. What to get first, what to add next, outdoor options rated from... Baby & Toddler · 6 min What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 2 or 3 Year Old? At 2, kids need a climber they can conquer. At 3, they need one they can grow into. Here’s how to tell which stage your toddler is in,...
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