Infants & Toddler Care

Filled with developmental games based on the latest brain research. Divided into 4 chapters, each representing a 3 month period. Each chapter has a chart that helps anticipate the development milestone for those months. Games and activities reinforce the skills babies need to reach those milestones. Paperback.

2 years & up. This set includes an apple juice box, a milk carton, 2 boxes of oatmeal, soap, a soap dish, baby shampoo, baby powder, a rubber ducky, a bottle, a sippy cup, a plate, a fork, a spoon, a bib, 2 pacifiers and 3 hangers. Items all store in a durable backpack. Actual accessories and/or color of accessories may vary.

2 years & up. Inspire your future musician with this exciting Hand Drum with Textured Easy Grip Mallet. This hand-held drum features raised bumps on the rim so children can play the traditional way or run the mallet over the bumps for a different sound experience. This instrument promotes fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, music and rhythm learning, and listening skills. Encourage your children to follow along with a rhythm or to freestyle their own beat. Color may vary.

This book has been written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and educators working with typically developing children. It specifically addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as those children at risk for developing special needs. Each chapter includes experiences and activities that are common to settings where infants and toddlers learn. The strategies provided are easy to use and apply to all children.… More »

This measuring set is a kitchen essential. Non-slip ergonomic grip handles allow for a strong, comfortable grip. Cup measurements: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, and 1 cup. Spoon measurements:1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp. Dishwasher safe.

3 years & up. My First Toaster Playset will be the perfect addition to any play kitchen! Set the two slices of pretend toast into the toaster, push down the side lever and watch the 2 slices pop up. Featuring a timer, a knob and three buttons, My First Toaster Playset looks and sounds realistic! No assembly required. Toaster measures 7.2" x 4.1" x 6.9".

18 months & up. Add an exciting element to children's exploration while inspiring them to view the world in a whole new way with the All-Weather-Kaleidoscope Loupes. Shatter-resistant plastic lenses and soft-touch overmolding make these the perfect companion for little hands during outdoor and indoor discovery. Set includes 2 of each type of lens. Each loop measures 2.4" x 2.4" x 2.4".

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

3 years & up. The Animals Multicolored 12 Panel - 6" Thumball® is a fun way to teach common animals, colors, spelling, sounds, and eye-hand coordination. Throw it up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. Describe the characteristics and make animal sounds, try to have other players guess which animal you are! Download a free Activity Sheet and customize it with your own prompts to suit your specific educational goals, making the Animals Thumball® an endless opportunity… More »

2 years & up. This brightly colored eco-friendly cooking set is a great addition to any dramatic play center. Inspire your future chef to become familiar with a few dishes found in their kitchen. Encourage children to use their imagination and pretend to cook their favorite meals with these kitchen essentials. This set includes a stockpot with lid, frying pan, ladle, and spatula. Made of durable recycled milk jugs. Items are nontoxic and meet FDA requirements for food contact. Easy to clean… More »

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

All purpose medium weight 10 ounce bowl with a durable gloss finish that resists chipping, scratching, and staining. Dishwasher safe.

Explore, inquire, and experiment alongside your toddler using the simple ideas in "50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers". Written specifically for parents, the activities in this book will lead to infectious excitement and enthusiasm for learning! Using objects easily found in most homes, this collection of purposeful play experiences will help toddlers to develop key skills at their own pace and to make unhurried, important discoveries. Each activity in this book features easy-to-follow… More »

An insightful resource which offers over 400 tips, ideas, and activities to help infants and toddlers move smoothly through the day. Includes book lists on different topics and great ideas to help parents and teachers deal with big transitions in the child's life, such as separation anxiety and more. Age focus: Birth - 24 months. 168 pages.

3 months & up. Cooling relief to soothe infants' gums. Multiple textures to massage gums and relieve teething pain. Chill in the refrigerator for extra relief. Flexible and safer EVA teether filled with sterilized water - Made without PVC and hormone-disrupting BPA, BPS, BPF, BFDGE, NOGE, or BADGE additives for your baby's health and safety.

While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than just exercise. Little Walks, Big Adventures helps you teach your toddler about his/her surroundings through fun and adventurous local explorations, outdoor games and activities that promote and enhance learning. Parents and caregivers will help their toddlers enhance their vocabulary, language skills,… More »

2 years & up. Six colorful, wooden gears of varying sizes fit together as a flat puzzle but also stack to make sculptural towers. Each gear is labeled with its color name in English. The puzzle comes with a 7.5" x 7.5" wooden tray for display and storage.

This indispensable book helps you develop areas important for the growth of 12 to 24 month-old areas such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. Toddlers will experience the joy of discovery on every fun-filled page! Paperback. 256 pages.

Open the door to teaching infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds successfully with these 300 activities linked to the latest development in child development. Observe what your children are already doing, then give them varied opportunities to develop at their own pace. This book outlines a typical development sequence in ten domains: social/emotional, fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, sensory, nature, music and movement, creativity, and dramatic play. Chapters on appropriate curriculum… More »

1 year & up. With more than 250 songs, rhymes, and chants, this book is a fun way to enrich toddlers' language experiences. By incorporating songs, chants, and rhymes into the classroom, teachers provide opportunities for children to develop every aspect of reading readiness and literacy. While the selections themselves are a great way to enhance the development of literacy skills, the follow-up suggestions for story time, outdoor play, music and movement, and literacy extension activities will… More »

Seventy-nine interactive activities based on positive messages help children increase their attention spans, reduce hyperactivity, build self esteem, and facilitate language development. The interactions teach children how to be kind and caring using gentle touches. 208 pages.

Discover the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of toddlers and twos as they explore creative art experiences designed just for them. In this updated, color edition of First Art for Toddlers and Twos, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There's even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child's artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to… More »

Over 225 fun-filled games for the babies in your care. Games encourage bonding, coordination, motor skills, and more. This book shows providers how to build important developmental skills, stimulating activities to nurture and build self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much more. Paperback. 286 pages.

Features 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for infants from birth to 18 months and organized by developmental areas which are essential building blocks for development. The appendix is full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign language, recommended books and family connection resources. 272 pages.