Infants & Toddler Care

Birth & up. Our softline collection provides colorful, thoughtful transition pieces that assist children in acclimating to and mastering their surroundings. Provide the perfect indoor activity area for toddlers and young children with this colorful, grid-patterned Natural Patchwork Mat. Children can sit, crawl, rest and build on the comfortable, cushioned 1" surface. The natural colors and grid pattern of the mat encourage toddlers to recognize patterns in the spaces around them. Easy to… More »

Designed for growing learners, this Kaplan Nature-Color Chunky Table is a versatile, adjustable-height table perfect for preschool classrooms. Its soft, rounded edges and 1.25" thick durable high-pressure laminate top. it is both safe and practical, while the bright blue nature-color finish adds warmth and visual appeal to any art or learning center. With powder-coated steel legs that adjust in 1-inch increments from 15" to 24", this table adapts as your students grow-supporting… More »

This guide provides research-based, simple, easy-to-use social and emotional strategies for the home and childcare setting. With hundreds of strategies, organized into five chapters, this guide is a wonderful reference for any caregiver who is interested in promoting the social and emotional health of infants and toddlers.

2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

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A set of clear-frosted door guards for finger injury protection. The set includes one for the push side and for the pull side of a door. The guards come with pre-applied foam adhesive repositionable tape. No screws required! Can be used on wood or metal doors. 54" high.

6 months & up. This bag of soft, plush, farm-fresh foods feature multiple textured fabrics, crinkles, and rattles. Perfect for fill-and-spill or take-along fun. Little ones will learn the name of food items and will be mesmerized by the different textures and noises made by each piece of food. Includes grocery bag, cauliflower, banana, milk, apple, and an orange. Machine washable.

Cots are lightweight and durable with a stain-resistant nylon and mesh fabric, creating a personalized, comfortable sleeping surface. Replaceable fabric cover attaches to steel tube frames in gapless, no-pinch design. Legs feature plastic over-molding for extra durability and floor protection. Cots stack easily and come fully assembled. Mobile Cot Carrier is lightweight and durable with a powder-coated steel frame and metal braces to ensure stability. Locking caster wheels for easy mobility and… More »

6 months & up. Reflections are fascinating to young children. Incorporate a variety of mirrors into the classroom to entice children to explore and develop self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, and cognitive skills as they discover themselves and the world around them. Easily mount this large, durable mirror to the classroom wall. Measures 30" in diameter.

2 years & up. The weather-resistant nylon material makes these pillows perfect for outdoor learning activities. The cover zips off for cleaning and a sturdy handle makes these easy to carry. Measures 27" square. Available individually or as a four piece set. Four piece set includes one each of the following colors: Berry, Ocean, Aqua, and Amethyst. One year warranty.

2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39.5"W.

This set of 52 cards will provide families and child care providers with a year of interactive family engagement activities. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

18 months & up. Toddlers will love this soft and durable pretend food that is great for all levels of play. Each piece of food is covered in soft fabric over foam. The six-piece vegetable set includes a corn on the cob, a broccoli head, a tomato, a carrot, a fresh red pepper, and a potato. Each piece is surface wash only.

12 months & up. With two shapes and nine colors, the Toddler Flower Twist Sorter allows endless possibilities for stacking and sorting. These colorful sorting pieces promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, color recognition, and shape recognition. Sized perfectly for small hands, these pieces can help children gain confidence in their counting and sorting skills. Children can sort by color, shape, or size with the 7 flowers and 7 gear shapes.

18 months & up. Enrich dramatic play through inclusion with these adorable, multiethnic dolls. Featuring sweet expressions, soft huggable bodies, a one piece romper, and a matching blanket, these cuddly dolls make the perfect friends for little learners. Children will love caring for these dolls, from feeding them to singing them to sleep; the possibilities for play are endless. Multiethnic dolls include African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Asian. Dolls are 16" long. Available individually or in a set of 4.

Provide a snug and secure fit for baby's comfort. 100% cotton jersey compact size fitted sheet is extra soft and has full elastic edges for a perfect fit. Jersey crib sheets offer a warm, tee shirt like feel for extra comfort. Machine washable and dryable. Sheets measure 38"L x 24"W x 3"H and fit 3" mattresses. Includes 4 crib sheets.

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12 months & up. Language is only one form of communication, and for babies, communication begins at birth with the first cry. Even before your baby can speak they are learning to understand the language they hear around them. Talking to them, reading simple books, and incorporating facial expressions and body language in communication are all important ways of promoting your child's emerging language skills. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each… More »

Incorporate natural color schemes into the heart-centered environments where children learn and play with the Sense of Place Lowland Stripe Green Carpet. Designed to reflect the beautiful, calming colors of nature, this rug's plush yarns create the perfect cozy area. Serge stitching provides tough, no-pull edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Sense of Place Carpets can endure years of continued use. Clean… More »

18 months & up. This engaging set features jumbo-sized transparent buttons in an array of basic colors and eight different shapes. Use for shape recognition, counting, sorting and patterning activities. Great addition to the light table, too! Largest button measures 1.75" in diameter. Includes 90 assorted counters.

Incorporate natural color schemes into the heart-centered environments where children learn and play. Designed to reflect the beautiful, calming colors of nature, this rug's plush yarns create the perfect cozy area. Serge stitching provides tough, no-pull edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Sense of Place Carpets can endure years of continued use. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

3 months & up. Inspire your future musician with these exciting Cage Bells with Handle. These cage bells create a soothing high peal sound when children shake them. This activity promotes fine motor skills, music learning, sensory development, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. The bell is enclosed for safety which eliminates choking hazards. Encourage your children to follow along to a rhythm or to create their own unique one. The easy-to-grip handle in assorted colors. Measures approximately… More »

Incorporate natural color schemes into the heart-centered environments where children learn and play. Designed to reflect the beautiful, calming colors of nature, this rug's plush yarns create the perfect cozy area. Serge stitching provides tough, no-pull edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Sense of Place Carpets can endure years of continued use. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.