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Avenlur Grove indoor jungle gym for kids in a playroom
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 the questions... Meer informatie...
Close-up of the Montessori activity panel with geometric blocks and tactile ribbons on the Avenlur wooden playpen
What Is a Busy Board, and Is It Really Montessori?
Busy boards are everywhere, and almost all of them are sold as Montessori. Here's what a busy board actually teaches, how to tell if one is truly Montessori and what... Meer informatie...
Toddler playing at an Avenlur outdoor wooden water table
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 keep it... Meer informatie...
Avenlur wooden car ramp racer toy with four tiers and wooden cars
When Can a Toddler Play With a Car Ramp?
From drop and watch to racing and building: when toddlers are ready for a car ramp, what they learn at each stage, and three kinds of ramps to try at... Meer informatie...
Toddler playing on the Avenlur Hazel wooden Pikler triangle set in a bright playroom
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 many families... Meer informatie...
Toddler playing on an Avenlur wooden Montessori climbing set
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 the best... Meer informatie...
Avenlur large wooden water table with channels and water wheels
What Is Sensory Play, and Which Equipment Actually Helps?
Sensory play is how young children learn with their hands and bodies. Here are the eight senses kids use, easy ideas from your kitchen, and when equipment is worth it.... Meer informatie...
Baby exploring the activity panels of an Avenlur wooden playpen
What Play Equipment Does a 6-Month-Old Need?
Six months is when play starts to change. A newborn mostly watches. A 6-month-old reaches, rolls, grabs and is getting ready to move. Over the next six months, most babies... Meer informatie...
Avenlur outdoor Chestnut cedar jungle gym in a backyard
How to Care for Wooden Play Equipment: A Season-by-Season Guide
Fall prep, winter protection, spring resealing and a simple routine for indoor climbers: a season-by-season guide to caring for wooden swing sets, playhouses and climbers so they last for years.... Meer informatie...
Toddler playing on an Avenlur wooden Pikler triangle set at home, a popular big holiday gift
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 Eve setup.... Meer informatie...
Avenlur wooden mountain rainbow stacker toy
What Do Toddlers Learn From Stacking Toys?
Knocking down comes first, and that's fine. How stacking skills grow, what each kind of stacking toy teaches, and simple ways to play along without taking over.   Meer informatie...
Toddler Step Stool or Kitchen Tower? Which Is Right for Your Child
Toddler Step Stool or Kitchen Tower? Which Is Right for Your Child
Toddler step stool or kitchen tower? A step stool gives a boost; a tower keeps a toddler safe at the counter. Here's when each makes sense, what to look for,... Meer informatie...