Growing up, step by step

Gift ideas for an 18-month-old: 15 gifts that follow their development

15 gift ideas for an 18-month-old, sorted by what they are trying to do: climb, imitate, handle, talk. With budget guidelines for Christmas or a birthday.

Baby registry example: the complete list, category by category

A complete baby registry example, category by category: the essentials from birth, what can wait and gift ideas that are still useful after the first birthday.

Pikler triangle or climbing arch: which one should you choose?

Pikler triangle or climbing arch: shapes, uses, age, footprint and safety compared to choose the climbing structure that suits your child and your home.

Baby motor skills course: 12 ideas to set up at home, from 6 months to 3 years

12 baby obstacle course ideas to set up at home, sorted by age, with the equipment you need and the safety rules.

Toy kitchen or real kitchen: which should you choose?

Wooden play kitchen or taking part in the real kitchen: what each brings, at what age, and how to combine them without cluttering the house.

Finding the ideal sustainable Christmas gift for children aged 0 to 6

Our selection of Christmas gifts by age, from 0 to 6 years: durable ideas still in use the following year, and the 4-gift rule to avoid the avalanche.

Montessori floor bed: at what age and how to make it safe?

Find out when to move to a Montessori floor bed to boost your child's independence. Learn to make their bedroom safe from 18 months for peaceful nights.

How to get the most out of your climbing arch

8 ways to use a wooden climbing arch: tunnel, climbing, rocking, den, desk or reading nook. A piece of furniture that grows with your child from 12 months to 6 years.

What to do with Montessori furniture? Our second-life ideas

Resell, pass on, donate or extend the use of your Montessori furniture when your child grows up. What drives resale value and the real cost over five years.

Keeping your baby safe without shutting them in: our kind advice

Make your home safe for your baby without shutting them in! Discover our Montessori tips and the right equipment to support their independence in complete safety.