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Buying Guides · 6 min What Are the Best Montessori Toys for a 3 Year Old? Three year olds want real work, real choices and toys that let them figure things out on their own. Here is what belongs on a Montessori shelf at... Buying Guides · 4 min Magnolia, Chestnut, Sweetgum or Grove: Which Indoor Jungle Gym Should You Buy? Four indoor jungle gyms, four very different homes. Here's how the Magnolia, Chestnut, Sweetgum and Grove compare, and the quickest way to tell which one belongs in yours. Buying Guides · 4 min Backyard Playground Ideas: How to Plan a Play Yard Kids Use Every Day Climb, swing, splash, pretend and run: how to plan a backyard playground in five zones, three sample plans by family stage, and the planning rules that keep a... Buying Guides · 5 min Can an Indoor Climber Go Outside? What to Know About Indoor/Outdoor Play Equipment Most indoor climbers aren't built for rain and sun, but some are made to live both places. Here's how to tell the difference, and how to move a... Baby & Toddler · 5 min Wooden Playpens: Do Montessori Families Use Them, and How to Choose One Cage or safe yes space? The honest case for and against playpens, what makes a Montessori playpen work, and how to choose a wooden playpen, with or without... Buying Guides · 4 min Sensory Swings for Kids: Start With Your Frame, Then Choose the Swing Cocoon, tear drop or hammock? Start with the climber or stand it will hang from, then choose the sensory swing that fits, plus how sensory swings help children... Buying Guides · 5 min Indoor Playhouses for Kids: Which Kind Solves Your Family's Problem? Short on space, need a quiet corner, or want a playhouse that's also a desk? How to choose the right indoor playhouse for kids and toddlers, what to... Buying Guides · 5 min What Indoor Climbing Toys Are Right for a 5 Year Old? By five, most kids have outgrown the toddler climber, not climbing itself. Here are the four types of indoor climbers that give five year olds real height, hanging... Buying Guides · 4 min How to Spot a Quality Outdoor Playset: A 12-Point Inspection Checklist Two playsets can look the same in photos and be very different in quality. This 12-point checklist shows what to inspect before you buy an outdoor playset, from... Buying Guides · 5 min Jungle Gyms for Kids: The Right Fit for Every Age and Every Room Toddler climbing frame or backyard jungle gym? Use our age-by-space finder to choose the right indoor or outdoor jungle gym, then set it up safely, plus answers to... Buying Guides · 5 min Water Tables for Kids: How to Choose One, Play Safely and Keep It Clean Single basin, multi-level, sand and water, or a playset with a water station? How to choose the best water table for toddlers, what age to start, how to... Baby & Toddler · 5 min Play Couch or Pikler Triangle: Which Is Better for Toddler Climbing? A foam play couch and a Pikler triangle both promise climbing, but they do very different jobs. Here's what toddlers learn on each, how to choose and why...
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