Crochet baby products are just SO cute, don’t you think? They come in gorgeous colours, look so soft and cuddly, you can already see in your mind how your baby will adore this little octopus/lion/(insert cute animals here)! They are made of natural materials so they should be absolutely safe for your baby, right? Well, […]
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As soon as we learn about the Montessori method and the effectiveness of the Montessori baby materials on baby development, many of us rush and buy as many Montessori baby toys as possible. Well, don’t. The Montessori pedagogy is NOT the materials. The secret is in observation and the philosophy. Follow the steps in this
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Before my baby was born, I used to train five times a week and even continued after getting pregnant all the way until the fifth month. I was lucky enough with my pregnancy that I was able to keep active all the way until giving birth. AFTER giving birth, however, things were VERY different! I
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Ah, the infamous tummy time! Don’t you feel like the whole world is talking about it? I remember those crazy few weeks (months?) after giving birth were just a blur of doing my best to keep my baby alive and trying to make it to the shower every day. Tummy time was really the last
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There are so many Montessori misconceptions out there that seem to get stuck in people’s mind! We believe that all we need to do is grab a few wooden sticks, make a baby gym out of them, hang a Montessori baby mobile off it and – TA DA! – our baby will be happily lying
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Recently, I was talking to a lovely lady about what my business is about. She looked through my DIY Montessori baby materials, looked at me and asked, “so what makes Montessori materials different to all those educational, high-tech, sensory baby toys out there on the market?”. I asked back, “How long do you have?”. Yes,
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Montessori materials are so beautiful! They are all so aesthetically pleasing to the eye. They have lovely colours that are not too bright for the eyes, and are all made of natural materials. AND they are also very expensive! I know what you’re thinking, that your gorgeous baby has to have the best of everything!
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You thought having a tiny baby was hard, and now your little bundle of joy started to MOVE! First it was just rolling around, and one day, when you looked away for a second, s/he sat up the first time! And now that those little hands are free to explore, they just don’t seem to
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When you think back on your childhood, what are the most memorable moments you remember? How do you remember them? Are they full of colour, sound, maybe they are attached to a certain smell, or a particular feeling in your body? These moments captured with your senses act as a catalyst in your brain to
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Have you noticed that every newborn baby toy, every book, everything is black and white? But why, oh, WHY? What’s with all the high-contrast baby things?! High contrast themed baby showers, nursery decoration, baby toys, cards, books (don’t tell me, babies can actually read!!), artwork… you name it, they have it in black and white.
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