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Buying Guides · 5 min Montessori Climbers Explained: Every Piece, Every Age and How to Choose Pikler triangle, arch, ramp, rocker, jungle gym: what each Montessori climber piece does, what age it suits, what comes in a set of 3, and how to choose... Baby · 5 min What Play Equipment Does a 6-Month-Old Need? Montessori climbers have become a fixture of playrooms for a simple reason: toddlers want to climb, and these wooden pieces give them a place built for it. But... Buying Guides · 5 min When to Start Holiday Shopping for Big Gifts: A Week-by-Week Countdown When should you start holiday shopping for a big gift? By mid-November. Here's a week-by-week countdown from measuring and ordering to checking parts, hiding the box and Christmas... Baby & Toddler · 5 min What Is the Best Step Stool for a Toddler? A good toddler step stool is low, wide and non-slip. Here’s what to look for, the age most children are ready for one, and when a kitchen tower... Baby · 4 min 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... Buying Guides · 6 min 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... Buying Guides · 8 min 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... Baby & Toddler · 5 min What Size Pikler Triangle Should You Buy? A low triangle suits first climbs, while a taller one lasts into preschool. Here’s which Pikler triangle height and which add-on pieces fit your child at each stage,... Buying Guides · 6 min 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... Buying Guides · 7 min 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... Buying Guides · 6 min 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... Buying Guides · 5 min 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...
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