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- Wooden Motor Development Set
- Black and White Cards
- Object Permanence Box
- Sensory Ball
- Montessori Mobiles
- Montessori Egg Cup
- Pull Up Bar
- Wooden Rainbow Flip Toy
- Wooden Roller Rattle
- Mirror for Nursery
- Wooden Grasping Cars
- Activity Gym Play Mat
- Tripp Trapp High Chair
- Push Walker
- Baby Play Kits 0 – 12 Months
- Montessori 8-12 Month Play Kit of 9 Toys
- Rainmaker Rainbow Stick
- Montessori 8-12 Month Play Kit of 9 Toys
- Artful Skwish Grasping Ball
- Wooden Little Copter
- Montessori 8-12 Month Fine Motor Gift Set
- Teether with Ribbons
- Montessori Spinning Drum
- Topponcino
- Wooden Elephant Shaker
Wooden Motor Development Set
These
Black and White Cards
Created by Lovevery, these high-contrast images with varying pattern complexity help develop and strengthen your baby’s vision, while playful themes will give you fun ways to build vocabulary.
Object Permanence Box
An object permanence box is a classic
Sensory Ball
This sensory ball has 8 different sections with various textures and sounds for babies to explore. Our favorite part about this one is that it’s machine washable.
Montessori Mobiles
These
Montessori Egg Cup
The egg and cup or ball and cup is another classic
Pull Up Bar
Around the time that infants begin to attempt pulling up, this
Wooden Rainbow Flip Toy
Shake, flex, and flip! This engaging wooden toy stimulates infants’ senses. Sturdy elastic enables each piece to flip out then back like a flower in bloom
Wooden Roller Rattle
Wake up your baby’s senses with this simple and beautiful wood rattle. As the rattle rolls, the colors turn into a rainbow, and the wooden ball inside makes a pleasant, wood-on-wood sound.
Mirror for Nursery
As mentioned above with the pull-up bar, mirrors are often encouraged in
Wooden Grasping Cars
This set of 2 wooden grasping cars is a great budget-friendly option for a
Activity Gym Play Mat
Created by Lovevery, which offers many
Tripp Trapp High Chair
More than just a high chair, the Tripp Trapp is loved by
Push Walker
This walker from HABA is our favorite from our recommended push walkers article. Wheel speed can be adjusted depending on the walking skill of the child. Recommended age 10 months+.
Baby Play Kits 0 – 12 Months
Lovevery offers 6 different play kits for babies that offer a variety of
Montessori 8-12 Month Play Kit of 9 Toys
Set includes the palmar block, the ball and cup, the pincer block, the single circle puzzle, the three first shape puzzles, the three peg block, and the 4 stacking blocks.
Rainmaker Rainbow Stick
Children will discover cause and effect as they watch clear plastic beads cascading through a rainbow of wooden flowers. Can be used as a rhythm instrument or rattle, it makes a soft, soothing sound that imitates the natural sound of rain. Ages 6 Months+
Montessori 8-12 Month Play Kit of 9 Toys
Set includes the palmar block, the ball and cup, the pincer block, the single circle puzzle, the three first shape puzzles, the three peg block, and the 4 stacking blocks.
Artful Skwish Grasping Ball
This dynamic web of rods, balls, and beads suspended on strong elastic cord fascinates babies; the open design makes it easy for little fingers to grasp, manipulate the pieces, and keep a grip on the cord.
Wooden Little Copter
It’s seamlessly crafted with smooth, rounded edges, fully functional wheels, and a twirling propeller to fuel both fine motor skills and budding imaginations. Ages 10 Months+
Montessori 8-12 Month Fine Motor Gift Set
A set of 4 of the most popular
Teether with Ribbons
Teethers help infants develop their grasp and encourage them to transfer objects from hand to hand. The ribbons add an interesting tactile dimension to the activity, giving them another texture to explore.
Montessori Spinning Drum
The spinning drum is another classic
Topponcino
Used by parents for generations, the Topponcino is a
Wooden Elephant Shaker
Give it a shake and hear this beautiful wood animal make a lovely, soft rhythm sound, much like a maraca. It’s a perfect rattles for babies, with smooth edges all around.
