As the first quarter of 2022 has come to a close, I wanted to share my top 5 Montessori-inspired products which have been game-changers for me and Jamila. These products are all parent and toddler approved, thoroughly tried and tested, and things which I wish I had discovered earlier.
Jamila is now 19 months old, Alhumdulillah. She’s a full blow walking, talking, toddler who is full of curiosity, endless energy, and discovery. The items below are one’s which she has constantly reached out for over the last 3 months or longer, and which have supported her in her development.
Library Card
The best thing I did for Jamila this quarter was to make her a library card. We go to the library together once a week and choose a couple of new books to take home with us. This way she doesn’t get bored of her books, and we don’t need to worry about storing all of them! It’s also completely free, and a really fun trip together.
Child’s Table and Chairs
We brought Jamila this set from Wayfair, but there are plenty of similar sets out there at various price ranges. I love this one because it has in-built storage. Jamila sits here to have her snacks, play with her crayons, and have tea parties with her toys.
Cleaning Set
I fell in love with this cute little cleaning set as soon as I saw it, and so did Jamila. She uses it to mop up after she’s spilled some water, and even uses the pan and brush set to pick up any fallen crumbs after eating. It’s a pretend play set, but I find it easy to clean and a great way to teach children to care for their environment.
My First Words Book
This book was a game-changer a few months ago when Jamila really started to use her words. It’s got real pictures in it rather than drawings, so it’s easy for her to correlate them with household items. She can now say the names of almost all of the items in the book, and still reaches for it time and time again.
Toddler Trainers
Any parent knows the struggle of trying to find trainers for toddlers which are comfortable, affordable, and still look cute. These ones are under £20, soft but sturdy, and come in a range of colours and sizes. Jamila wears hers every day, and they’ve been great on grass, concrete, and uneven surfaces. They also wipe clean quite easily and are breathable, so I’m sure they can be used when the weather warms up, too.
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