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Child climbing the wooden rungs of an Avenlur Walnut Swedish wall ladder at home
Is a Swedish Wall Ladder Worth It for Your Family?
A Swedish wall ladder can be the most used piece of play equipment in your house, or a wall you regret giving up. Here’s how to tell which it will... Read more...
Avenlur Walnut Modular Swedish ladder wall gym with ladder, rock wall and rope wall panels mounted on a playroom wall
Modular Playsets That Grow With Your Child: Which Add-Ons Fit Which Set
Not every add-on fits every playset. This chart shows which monkey bars, pull-up bars, sensory swings, roller slides and wall panels fit each Avenlur wall gym and climber, with ages... Read more...
Two children playing on the Avenlur Grove indoor jungle gym with slide and climbing net beside a decorated Christmas tree
How Do You Get a Room Ready for an Indoor Climber?
The best time to plan where a climber goes is before the box shows up. Check five things in the room, from the ceiling down to the floor, and the... Read more...
Toddler on the Avenlur Hazel wooden Pikler triangle
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 confidence.   Read more...
Toddler playing at the Avenlur wooden multi-activity sensory play table indoors
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 seasonal bin... Read more...
Child climbing an Avenlur Walnut Modular Swedish ladder wall gym, an indoor climber for big kids
Play Equipment for Big Kids, Ages 4 to 8: The Upgrade Guide
Toddler slide too easy? Pikler triangle climbed with one hand? The upgrade map for big kids ages 4 to 8: Swedish ladders, big kid jungle gyms, roller slides, monkey bars... Read more...
Child climbing the Avenlur Grove indoor jungle gym with monkey bars
What Gross Motor Skills Should a 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Have?
Between three and five, kids start moving like little athletes. Here's what gross motor skills usually look like at each age, how to support them, and when to check in.... Read more...
Avenlur Hanover Montessori weaning table and chair set in a kitchen
The Montessori Weaning Table: When to Move On From the High Chair, and How
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 safety at... Read more...
Kids climbing an Avenlur Magnolia wooden indoor jungle gym in a playroom
How Do You Hide, Wrap and Set Up a Big Gift Like an Indoor Climber?
The box is bigger than the closet and the reveal is weeks away. Here is where to keep a big gift, how to wrap something paper can’t cover, and how... Read more...
Toddler riding the Avenlur Juneberry wooden ride-on toy
When Can a Toddler Ride a Scooter? From First Steps to First Ride
Most kids are ready for a scooter around age 2 to 3, but balance comes before age. Here's how to tell when your toddler is ready, and the steps from... Read more...
Child walking across Avenlur Majesty wooden balance beam and stepping stones
Toddler Balance Beams and Stepping Stones: Six Obstacle Courses to Build at Home
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 how to... Read more...
Child checking a teddy bear with the Avenlur wooden toy doctor kit
Can Playing Doctor Help Kids Feel Less Nervous About Checkups?
Kids who play doctor at home often walk into the real thing knowing what to expect. Here's why it helps, a pretend checkup you can run together and what belongs... Read more...