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Besides being beautiful, wooden toys offer a variety of benefits. Read on to see why we love wooden toys for babies.
Week 45: The wonders of containers (and how to play)
The humble container offers plenty of opportunities for purposeful play. Here’s our favorite ways to play!
Week 44: Why your baby should be playing with blocks
Blocks are magical toys you can expect to keep in the playroom for a long time. Here are seven reasons why early exposure is valuable.
Week 40: The developmental importance and stages of playing with blocks
Playing with blocks offers so much in terms of physical and cognitive development. Learn why block play is so important and the stages you can expect from your baby.
Week 35: 5 Ways To Prolong Baby Play
Teaching your baby to focus is very important for their cognitive development. Learn our top 5 ways you can prolong your baby’s playtime.
Week 32: Why is it important to let your baby struggle?
Frustrations are inevitable as babies strive to learn new skills, but here is how you can help manage big feelings for your little one.
Week 46: Why you should let your baby get messy (and ideas for messy play)
Studies have shown that messy play (or sensory play) is one the best ways for babies to learn. See how you can start today.
Week 42: Developing focus with the Montessori egg & cup
Teaching your baby to focus can lead to longer individual playtime. Here are four more ways playtime can support the development of focus.
Week 31: Why it’s better to drink from an open cup
To start your baby’s sipping journey, he only needs an open cup. Here’s why we’ve included one in our Observe With Me box.
Week 30: The why and how of treasure baskets
We learn best when we can use all our senses at the same time. Read on to see why and how you can use treasure baskets during playtime.