• developmental play Archive

    When you’re a new mom, you become the relentless target for products that “grow with your baby.” From the crib that converts to a big-kid bed, to a potty seat that becomes a step-stool, there’s an onslaught of baby gear destined to save you time and money for that precious college fund. I don’t know about you, but by the time my kid reaches the next stage of development, I’ve forgotten that the product she’s using has a life beyond its intended purpose! Well, newbie moms, don’t be like me and try not to miss the boat on this one: everyone’s favorite product for the ready-to-play baby has plenty of room to grow. The ExerSaucer Triple Fun Activity Learning Center is a playmat/stationary center/activity table [&hellip

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    Any parent can tell you that what they see as an empty laundry basket, their child sees as a boat beckoning them aboard. An empty mayonnaise jar is a safe haven for lightning bugs…and the list goes on. Because children have an inherent sense of curiosity, they are hardwired to explore and discover their world. Surely moms and dads alike can relay memories of their child demonstrating this curiosity. One particular instance that comes to mind was when my 6-year-old who was 3 at the time decided she wanted to see if cracked eggs would fit back together, and so she proceeded to experiment without my knowledge–or permission. Can you picture it?.. Baby Einstein must have had this very sense of curiosity in mind when [&hellip

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