Toy of the Moment

All-in-One House: The Wooden Wagon

Aha!  Appeal to the toddler's innate sense of organization and order with this imaginative nested furniture and house set designed by Kaefer of Germany.

Sledding

2009© Wolfgang Sirch images from Ameico Inc.

There has been a lot of snow this winter, and therefore a lot of sledding, but we have yet to find the perfect sled.  Until now!  The Peak Sled by Wolfgang Sirch will take us swiftly into spring while we pray for winter to never end. Peak Sled: Wolfgang Sirch

Nathalie Lété

Le Joli Mémo de Nathalie Lété | Nathalie Lété Memory Game: Vilac, available at Rose and Radish

The author and illustrator of the much in demand board book Découvre les Animaux Sauvages (as well as freelance illustrator for the New York Times), Nathalie Lété, was commissioned by Vilac to design a memory game. Her illustrations are captivating, unusual, and thrillingly nostalgic.

Toy of the Moment

Montessori Infant Box with Tray: KidO Montessori From the Start: KidO

Just as Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen predicted in their book Montessori From the Start, this game is an engaging challenge beginning at 6 months. It is perfect for the child who is just beginning to sit up on his own.

Change is Good

Crib/Toddler Bed: Oeuf, also available at ZAC and ZOE

For the new year Niedźwiedź requested a change of sleeping arrangements, and his Oeuf crib magically changed from the dreaded crib into the beloved toddler bed. All is well at bedtime.

Toy of the Moment

Today's Toy of the Hour is PlanToy's Sorting Train. It is great for recognising shapes and color, and is simple enough not to frustrate the 18 month old (though the recommended age is 2+). PlanToys are made from natural, chemical free rubber wood and finished with non-toxic and child friendly colors.

Toy of the Hour

Today's toy of the moment is Vilac's Maison des Boules (tough competition on Christmas).  It is wooden & includes 4 plastic balls to send down the ramp which are stopped by a metal bell that sends out a delightful ring.  It is especially charming when done in rapid succession.