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Some Favorite Items
Thank you for visiting our favorite items page! We've spent decades working with children, parents, and educators, and these are many of the books, materials, and everyday products we find ourselves recommending again and again.
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Understanding the Human Being
Understanding the Human Being: The Importance of the First Three Years of Life by Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro - this is a Kindle book. The paperback version is currently not in print.
The Secret Life of the Unborn Child
The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: How You Can Prepare Your Baby for a Happy, Healthy Life by Thomas Verny, M.D.
A Child is Born
A Child is Born - by Lennart Nilsson.
Childbirth Wisdom
Childbirth Wisdom: From the World's Oldest Societies by Judith Goldsmith.
The Montessori Baby
The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding by The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding by Simone Davies (Author) and Junnifa Uzodike (Author).
The Montessori Toddler
The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being by Simone Daviess.
The Gerda Muller Seasons Gift Set: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter (Seasons board books)
Gerda Muller's beautiful 'seasons' board books are loved the world over. Beautifully illustrated, and with no words, children and parents can imagine their own story or simply spend time spotting characters and details in the lively seasonal scenes.
This charming gift box includes four mini board books, one for each season.
This charming gift box includes four mini board books, one for each season.
Butterfly Baby Mobile – Handmade
Each mobile is carefully handmade, creating a soft and calming visual focus for newborns. Montessori Inspired Bright butterfly colors support early visual tracking and sensory development. Safe materials made from beech wood, cotton thread and lightweight acrylic butterflies.
Maple Teether - Made in the USA
Made in Vermont, USA
Cut from solid hardwood maple. Sanded smooth for little mouths. Organic shapes. You will receive one teether that comes shrink wrapped with care instructions.
Cut from solid hardwood maple. Sanded smooth for little mouths. Organic shapes. You will receive one teether that comes shrink wrapped with care instructions.
Baby's First Toy
North Star Toy's Baby's First Toy is smooth for baby's soft hands. Pleasing round shape. Satisfying movement and sound. Altogether this makes a sweet and affordable welcome gift for a new baby. Our sturdy, three ring rattle and teether has been a bestseller for decades. Made of birch and maple. 5 inches long
HABA Magica Grasping Rattle
Smooth wooden balls make these 6 month old baby toys ideal for teething babies, providing gentle relief while engaging the senses with its wooden rattle design.
Wooden Tumbler Floor Toy
Papa Don's Floor Roller Rattle. Four brightly colored balls rattle and roll inside a wooden cage. Papa Don's Toys has been making this natural wooden baby toy since the 1970s. A rattle, lap toy, and floor toy all in one. Our most popular baby shower gift.
Ages: 6-18 months
Dimensions: 4 x 5.5 inches
Ages: 6-18 months
Dimensions: 4 x 5.5 inches
Manhattan Toy Skwish Classic
This colorful multi-sensory wooden rattle encourages reaching and holding activity, important for gross motor skill development.
HABA Rainbow Baby Ball
The HABA Rainbow baby ball toy is designed to captivate and delight infants with its soft texture and vibrant colors. Perfect baby crawling toys.
Three Men in a Tub
North Star Toy's Three Men in a Tub. A sweet choice for the baby fascinated by taking things in and out. Tub gently rocks. A favorite, simple toy.
Usually made of alder and birch.
4-1/2” long
Usually made of alder and birch.
4-1/2” long
Amazing Tracker
Tag Toy's Amazing Tracker. Giant tumble down ball maze with 6 soft, colored balls. The balls are placed through the top, zigzag their way down and are collected in the tray at the bottom for retrieval and continued play. Set of 6 balls included. Color of balls by vary between Red, Green and Blue.
Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon
Designed to support early movement, the Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon helps toddlers build confidence and balance as they take their first steps. Resistance clickers help regulate speed, preventing the baby walkers from rolling too quickly while providing steady movement across hardwood, tile, or carpeted floors.
Wooden Lawnmower Push Toy
Papa Don's classic wooden lawnmower push toy combines color, sound, and movement. Papa Don designed this beautiful and sturdy toddler toy for his son, and it has remained their most popular toy for decades. Six brightly colored balls tumble in a sturdy cage.
Ages:
1-3 years
Dimensions:
9 inches wide by 24 inches tall
Ages:
1-3 years
Dimensions:
9 inches wide by 24 inches tall
PlanToys® Pounding Bench Wooden Hammer Toy for Kids Ages 3+
The PlanToys Pounding Bench invites children to explore movement, rhythm and focus through interactive play. As children use the wooden hammer to pound colorful pegs through the bench, they develop muscle control and spatial awareness. This classic activity teaches concentration and persistence, turning simple motions into meaningful, skill-building experiences.
PlanToys® Solid Drum Wooden Musical Toy for Toddlers
REAL WOODEN DRUM FOR TODDLERS: Introduce your child to rhythm and sound with the PlanToys Solid Drum—a beautifully crafted wooden drum designed for toddlers. Made for ages 18 months and up, this kid’s musical toy encourages rhythm, beat recognition, and early auditory development through fun, hands-on play.
Adjustable Montessori Weaning Chair & Table Set
Sprout's Weaning Chair & Table Set can be a great tool for your child’s development as they transition to a solid diet and as they gain more mobility and independence. With this kids table and chairs, children are able to sit with their feet flat on the ground. The chair has an adjustable seat to allow for long use, making sure that the height is just right for all stages of growth and development.
Birch Montessori Infant Shelf
Sprout's Infant Shelf. The Montessori Method encourages accessibility and freedom for children. These shelves are beautifully designed to invite children to choose among the materials you present for their learning and play.
Infants can use the shelf as a support to pull themselves to a standing position and guide them while walking. They can also access appropriate toys within their reach.
Infants can use the shelf as a support to pull themselves to a standing position and guide them while walking. They can also access appropriate toys within their reach.
Infant Coordination Mirror
This mirror by Jonti-Craft allows children to discover their reflections in a shatterproof, distortion-free mirror. Helps develop motor skills, hand eye coordination, and more. Excites babies as they learn to pull up and balance on the rail.
Acrylic Framer by Jonti-Craft
The Acrylic Framer is perfect for children to enjoy and display pictures. Children's curiosity can be explored and the framer includes a clear acrylic panel that lifts easily for removal of pictures and cleaning.
Guidecraft Kitchen Helper® Toddler Tower Step Stool
Foldable Toddler Tower: This lightweight, adjustable Montessori Kitchen Helper step stool for children ages 18 months and up is uniquely foldable for convenient storage. Available in 3 styles and a range of colors.
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