GIFT GUIDE FOR TODDLERS | Montessori Toys 1-2 Years Old We Own
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- Montessori Friendly Gift Guide! Sharing all of the montessori toys for 1-2 years old that we own and I get asked the most questions about to give you some gift ideas for your toddlers! The best part? These toys will LAST for YEARS!
»»» MORE montessori friendly gift ideas for toddlers: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
^^Broken down by price point with loads of affordable options
TODDLER LEARNING TOWER GUIDE: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
PIKLER TRIANGLE BUYING GUIDE: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
HOLIDAY PAGE: theconfusedmillennial.com/holiday
SHOP:
* Nesting Dolls on Etsy: bit.ly/3BOZSu4
* Nesting Dolls on Amazon: bit.ly/3BPargw
* Race Car Track from Lovevery Pioneer Kit: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
* Race Car Track: bit.ly/3vst7R2
* Crawling Tunnel: bit.ly/3viiO1I
* Balance Board: bit.ly/2XnYorG
* Pikler Triangle: bit.ly/3EBMhqw (sometimes the adjustable 3 height is out of stock, you may need to search their inventory, request a custom order, or check out my buying guide!)
* Scooter: bit.ly/3vrIUzp
* Wooden Walker: bit.ly/3vmL9nr
* MagnaTiles: bit.ly/3AOEXGe
* Cheaper MagnaTile alternative: bit.ly/3aJj1BJ
* Lovevery Block Set: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
* Doll House: bit.ly/3aHFkaW
*Dollhouse (my exact one is currently sold out, but options from the same brand): bit.ly/2XiAcXw
* Farm House (similar to what I’m talking about): bit.ly/3vkZOzx
* Toddler Tower: bit.ly/3aM5r0o
* Dimpl: bit.ly/3votQCz
* Object Permanence Box from Lovevery: www.theconfusedmillennial.com...
* Object Permanence Box from Amazon: bit.ly/2Xk6MZ8
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NOTE: these toys are montessori friendly - not necessarily 100% perfectly montessori toys. They are primarily wood and focus on a skill though.
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!!!!! UPDATE !!!!!!
This video walks you through where and how to find everything ranging from $5 gifts to $300 gifts for newborns to 4 year olds and for pregnant or postpartum moms! ua-cam.com/video/jAE3VIZ991s/v-deo.html
We still use ALL the items in this gift guide a year later! They really do last! The only one that has gotten less use is probably the dimpl, but she'll randomly pull it out in the car still!
With that said, if you're looking for more options for younger or older (or the same age kids) I've done a few in-depth buying guides since this video:
Best Musical Toys For Babies (Newborn to 1 year old): www.theconfusedmillennial.com/musical-toys-for-babies/
Best Musical Toys For Toddlers + Kids (1-4 years old): www.theconfusedmillennial.com/best-musical-toys-for-toddlers/
Best Pikler Triangles: How To Choose + Use A Safe Montessori Climber: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/best-pikler-triangle/
Best Indoor + Outdoor Toddler Climbing Toys: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/toddler-climbing-toys/
Best Ball Pits: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/ball-pits-kids/
Best Infant Floor Seats + Baby Chairs: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/infant-floor-seats-baby-chairs/
Toddler Pillows: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/best-toddler-pillows/
Check the holiday page for more: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/holiday/
Love Montessori toys 🧸 Kids don't need stuff, they just want you, your love & full attention. Mental health worker here❣️
Yay I am happy I been looking for Christmas!
I love how concise this was. Thank you!! ❤️
happy it was helpful!!
As my daughters first birthday approaches I want to find some well made fun and educational toys for her and you provided some great toys ! Love this video thank you!
awe thank you!! Happy birthday to your daughter!!
This was such an excellent guide! Thanks so much!!!
You're welcome!!
Super helpful thank you 😍
Thank you 👍
Thanks very informative 👍
Thanks for this video , this just save me 😂👍
That's awesome. Got my baby to climb in playground & bleachers on cool spring days. I showed videos to mother-in-law & that woman is so full of fear about baby falling. I sometimes wonder why my husband tells me to be careful when I go to the store. 😅
The answer to the wooden block vs magna tiles preference is they are easier/ less challenging. Wooden blocks depend on gravity and stability of the surface. Therefore they are easier to knock over and they have to learn the challenges sloped or nesting pieces present. Whereas the magna tiles are more difficult to collapse than assemble. And so they master them faster and can build more complex structures sooner.
This was an excellent list
thank you!!
My daughter's birthday is a week before Christmas. And I got know idea what to get
I just shared this with my daughter. I don’t know how this popped up in my recommended videos, but I’m excited to have a peek into the future for the developmental needs of my grand daughter. Thank you so much for these wonderful gift ideas! 💌
Awe I'm so happy it was helpful!! Congrats on your grand little!! Happy Holidays
@@theconfusedmom You too! Thanks again! 💌
Please let me know where to get the DOLlHOUSE. It’s very beautiful. I love the fact that the doors and windows open. It’s also the perfect color and shape. It’s adorable. I
. It’s adorable.
A couple options for it are linked in the description! It's a european company so it's a little hit or miss getting it in the US. I got it on Amazon (linked other options from the same brand - but my exact one is currently sold out there, so I linked the exact one on ebay too).
Awesome guide! Thank you so much for this
Glad it was helpful!
You seem so much like my favorite cousin! Thanks for the recommendations!
The Piklar is an amazing investment
Agreed!! It's been awesome for us!
Love the basket with the color paint on the bottom. Where is it ordered from ?
I have no clue it's like 5 years old lol But you could honestly get the $10 baskets on Ikea and paint them. It's been on my to-do list forever to make more haha
Super active cutie
haha that she is!
I love all your videos! I am in love with your Pikler. We have an older child that is too big for the smaller Piklers out there and I love the height adjustment and the 12 dowels which make it look safer to climb. Choosing a Pikler is like choosing a car -- it's hard! And then you and your spouse have to agree on the color (or no color). Whew....I'll be glad when we finally figure it out. My vote is for this one though. Thanks for sharing all of your insights and cool product suggestions.
Awe thank you!! there are SO many options! I'm planning to put together a guide because I researched SO many. In the blog post version of this video I linked another that my friend has - but to your point, I didn't get it because it seemed like it wouldn't work as well for older goods (though it does work VERY nicely for toddlers with this bridge functionality, but I could get another piece and do that with this one too if I really wanted - I jsut use the couch though lol)
@@theconfusedmom We just bought the same one as you! Very excited to see it soon...... now for the footprint..... in a 600 square foot apartment...... oh well, covid rules state we have to keep these kids happy, busy, and in shape regardless of current situations!
@@Thomas-vq1ox 600 sq ft?!? You are SAINTS!!!! Enjoy!! P.s. order a pack of allen head drill bits if you don't have for assembling! They don't recommend using power tools, but I don't see how it's possible to do it without... Just go slow as you get closer to the rods so you don't splinter.
@@theconfusedmom Thank you for the advice! I learned my lesson with a piece of tv console my wife bought that was all hex wrenches. After witnessing my increasingly red right hand, I got out that power tool and did just what you said.
Hey there, we've had the same exact Pickler now for 1/2 year and could not imagine not having it. It's so strong and sturdy compared to a local one someone was building (which had smaller dowels). We are now going to spring for the scooter you recommended. Our girl is just over 2 and is trying to ride on her sister's 2 wheel scooter, but I really like the one you recommended. Thanks for your videos!
I love the idea of the Pickler triangle. The only problem I have with it is I know my son would use it like a ladder to reach everything I have tried to put up in my tiny condo. If I can find a way to prevent that, I'd love to get kne for him. Anyone have any ideas?
It's pretty big/not easy to move on their own in my experience. I would just look at the height of the pikler you're thinking about getting and see if it's even tall enough for him to reach what you've put up!
The peak is angled pretty far away unlike a traditional ladder that would bring him to the shelves or whatever.
I have a blog post with my top picks and talk about the heights: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/best-pikler-triangle/
and a blog post on the top climbing toys which may have some better options in this situation: www.theconfusedmillennial.com/toddler-climbing-toys/
hope that helps!!
I recently used your link to buy this pikler triangle and I’m so excited! It should be arriving soon and we plan to gift it to my almost 2 year old for Christmas. The only thing I’m worried about is that it doesn’t seem it adjusts height wise like yours anymore? This is something I just noticed based on their pictures and I’m a bit bummed - I looked at so many and chose this one specifically because I liked how the height could be adjusted and how slim it was for storage. We’ll see when it gets here, though! Also, do you find the “base boards” get in the way at all? That was something I was uncertain about since most piklers are free standing on their four “feet”. I assumed the base part was for the height adjustment, but I feel like it’s kind of annoying and worthless if it can’t adjust and I’ll be kind of sad if this gets in the way of play or makes it difficult to set up outside (for short term outdoor play, of course). I probably should’ve asked all of these questions before placing my order, but I was getting down to the wire to get anything in time for Christmas, and I really wanted to purchase on Black Friday/Cyber Monday to take advantage of the deals that were happening. 🥲
I would message them ASAP!! Even if they don't sell it, they should 100% be able to do it as a custom order. The only thing I could possibly think of is the shortage of lumbar across the globe??
I don't find the baseboards get in the way! If anything I kind of like them because they "contain" stuff (like if my daughter goes in there like it's a tent with balls or toys or books).
It does have an ecowax on it which doesn't make it the best option for outdoor use though! If kids have a ton of dirt on their feet and climb on it, I could see getting picked up into the frame. You can wipe it clean, but if it's a moist soil it'll be annoying to do so.
Did you ever hear back from them? I just got an email from them (who I've never talked to before so I'm assuming it was from you reaching out haha) --
They are trying to tell me that they no longer sell the adjustable via Etsy... So I asked them why the etsy listing photos still shows the adjustable height in photos... I hope they resolved this for you!
I got your back and will do my best to help if they haven't (I threatened to pull the recommendation, even though I have it and love it, that's not cool).
Do you like having a pikler and balance board?
yes, love them both and get almost daily use with both
Which pickler triangle exactly did you get?
How many months in age do you suggest for the crawl tunnel
I always suggest checking the manufacturer's recommendation - but if supervised I feel comfortable playing with it with my child once they've been crawling for a month or so.
The big safety things to look out for with crawling tunnels are wear and tear (they usually use a wire in the material to create the "pop" out shape, so always check it to make sure no wire is popping through) and then if siblings or an animal or something is around that would cause the tunnel to collapse on the child or close them in.
We've played with them since my kids were very very little and I played with them for many years as a child and had neither of those things happen, but always good to superivse and check your toys regularly!
I've been searching for an etiquette guide regarding this dilemma...should I assemble the gift for my friend's one-year old and bring it to the party? Or is this something that should be saved for the family to do so they can build it together? The toy is a little ice cream pushy thing that looks very easy to assemble. But for all I know, they like leaving stuff in boxes to save room in their home, etc? Uggh...I have looked everywhere for an answer to this. I'm surprised no one's done a video for it...hint hint... :)
Haha oh man I've had a blog post on gift giving etiquette in drafts for a year!! It's A LOT my thoughts on it! haha but 100% leave it in the box IMO!
@@theconfusedmom You Rock! Left it in the box and of course it's her favorite gift! They had a great time putting it together!!!
Ugh my daughter 1st birthday is august 29th and I really wanted to get her a pikler but I still can’t 🥺
Oh mama do not stress! She'll love whatever you get her! For cheaper gross motor options, I love (and 99% of toddlers love haha) a good crawling tunnel and just some shapes on the floor (check my easter activities video to see what I mean! Instead of bunnies you can do squares, circles, and triangles or just different colors not in a specific shape!)
@@theconfusedmom thank you was actually able to get her one! I’m so excited thank you for helping me decide which one to get!!
Where did you get your pickler?
Just saw the link, thank you!
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Toys and gadgets are too overrated and sometimes only provide all fun and no learning, time to time i'd like to give children something educational such as books - learning ones that are custom made ( *personalised childrens books* )
Theatrics with your hands are overdone and ridiculously funny.