I think it’s safe the say that we both put a lot of thought into the toys we buy our boys. Today I’m going to try and summarize some of the things we consider into 5 parts. Open Ended Sparks Joy Safe Sustainable &…
When I was preparing for my baby’s arrival, I had my nursery planned out – I wanted to make sure I had all the essential items ready. From my research, I don’t think a changing table was something you need and now that baby…
Earlier this week I shared Grimm’s 12 rainbow friends. If you’re in the market for some peg toys, this is a good set to consider. Originally I was looking to purchase Grimm’s Friends in Bowls until I came across this set from Grapat. Similar…
Today I want to share Grimm’s 12 rainbow friends. Now J is still too young for this but I purchased it with intent of saving it for later. The toy is rated for ages 1+, but it actually does not pass the toilet paper…
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Designing a Montessori-inspired playroom – Baby Proofing
One of the key things I wanted to keep in mind when designing baby J’s room is that I want him to be able to freely explore the room. I try my best not to limit what he can and cannot do. Remove unnecessary…
Today I want to share one of J’s first toy. If I recall correctly, I introduced this toy around the age of 5 months – when he’s starting to grasp more and teeth on toys. I like that this toy features both natural wooden…
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Did you know: 3 in 4 Car Seats are installed incorrectly?
Ever since I became a mom, I’ve been absorbing so much more new information on how to keep my kid safe. I feel like I need share these stats as a public service announcement. The stats are alarming: 3/4 of car seats were used…
I decided to create a discovery basket for baby J when I noticed how curious he was about my diaper caddy and laundry basket. The idea also stems from the Montessori treasure basket, so I decided to take my own spin on it. Instead…
As a new mom, I want my baby to have the best. When JT was a brand new baby, we liked using the regular Pampers Swaddlers (Sesame Street version). It was absorbent, cost effective and the wetness indicator helped since we had no idea…
Today I wanted to do a comparison between two popular European brands – Holztiger and Ostheimer. Both companies offers a variety of wooden figures for open-ended play that inspire children’s imagination. Holztiger’s wooden animals are chunky, hand crafted, simplistic figures. Each figure is crafted…