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Avenlur wooden mountain rainbow stacker toy
What Do Toddlers Learn From Stacking Toys?
Knocking down comes first, and that's fine. How stacking skills grow, what each kind of stacking toy teaches, and simple ways to play along without taking over.   Lire plus...
Toddler Step Stool or Kitchen Tower? Which Is Right for Your Child
Toddler Step Stool or Kitchen Tower? Which Is Right for Your Child
Toddler step stool or kitchen tower? A step stool gives a boost; a tower keeps a toddler safe at the counter. Here's when each makes sense, what to look for,... Lire plus...
Close-up of the Montessori activity panel with geometric blocks and tactile ribbons on an Avenlur wooden playpen
Are Baby Jumpers and Activity Centers Good for Development?
Baby jumpers and activity centers are fine in short doses, but they don't teach babies to crawl, stand or walk. Here's what the guidance says, how long to use them,... Lire plus...
Kids Climbing Walls: From a Toddler's First Ramp to a Full Rock Wall
Kids Climbing Walls: From a Toddler's First Ramp to a Full Rock Wall
A climbing wall grows with your child, from a toddler's first angled ramp to a full rock wall. Here's which type fits each age, how much space it needs, and... Lire plus...
Small Swing Sets and Small Playground Sets for Small Backyards: What Actually Fits
Small Swing Sets and Small Playground Sets for Small Backyards: What Actually Fits
A small swing set needs more room than its box suggests. Here's how to calculate the real space, which small outdoor playsets fit tight yards, and how to set one... Lire plus...
Avenlur Walnut Swedish ladder play gym with climbing wall, monkey bars and swing
Why Does My Toddler Climb Everything, and How Do I Keep Them Safe?
If your toddler is climbing the couch, the bookshelf and the kitchen chairs, that's normal, and it's a good sign. Here's why they do it, how to make your home... Lire plus...
Toddler climbing an Avenlur Hazel Pikler triangle set with slide and rocker in a bright playroom
Pikler Triangle Buying Guide: Ages, Sizes, Sets and How to Choose
Babies pull up on it, toddlers climb it, preschoolers turn it into a fort. Here's how to choose a Pikler triangle: what age to start, triangle heights compared, sets vs.... Lire plus...
Toddler washing grapes at the kitchen sink from an Avenlur Laurel wooden toddler tower while a parent works beside them
Toddler Towers Explained: What They Are, When to Start and How to Use One Safely
Toddler tower, learning tower, kitchen tower: they're the same thing. Here's how one works, the parts that keep a child safe, when to start, and how to make it a... Lire plus...
Two children climbing the rock wall and rope net of an Avenlur Walnut climbing wall
How Much Active Play Does a Toddler Need Each Day?
The World Health Organization says toddlers need at least three hours of physical activity a day. Here's what counts, how it breaks down by age, and how to reach it... Lire plus...
The Best Outdoor Playsets for Toddlers: Find the Right Fit in Three Questions
The Best Outdoor Playsets for Toddlers: Find the Right Fit in Three Questions
How old is your toddler, how much yard do you have and how do they love to play? Answer three questions to find the right outdoor playset, then set it... Lire plus...
Toddler sliding down a wooden indoor jungle gym in a family living room
Is an Indoor Jungle Gym Worth It for a Toddler?
Is an indoor jungle gym worth the space? For most families with a child between two and six, yes. Here's how to tell, based on your room, your child's age... Lire plus...
Kids Desk or Activity Table? How to Choose the Right Spot to Draw, Build and Learn
Kids Desk or Activity Table? How to Choose the Right Spot to Draw, Build and Learn
A toddler's first table and a preschooler's first desk do different jobs. Here's how to choose by age and space, what height actually fits, and when it's time for a... Lire plus...