jillybeansnycMar 151 minMy Favorite Play Objects for Tummy TimeTummy time can be a struggle, but enlisting the help and support of play objects and materials can help! Here are a few of my favorites:...
jillybeansnycMay 10, 20211 minDIY Sensory Bottles Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...
jillybeansnycFeb 3, 20213 minSeeing Things in Black +White: My Fave High Contrast Image ProductsI've always loved finding easy ways for parents and caretakers to interact with their little ones at home. But now, as a new mom, I truly...
jillybeansnycSep 23, 20203 minMy Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month OldsThere are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...
jillybeansnycAug 19, 20202 minTips and Tricks to Make Virtual Classes with Toddlers A SuccessAs the pandemic continues, it’s uncertain when things like enrichment classes and school will return to the formats they once had. Here...
jillybeansnycAug 5, 20202 minFostering Independent Play With ToddlersAs a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...
jillybeansnycJul 28, 20203 minThree Tips to Encourage and Foster Independent Play with Your Baby The topic of independent play is one that has been coming up A LOT lately for me, particularly in the age of Covid when people are...
jillybeansnycJul 16, 20204 minMy Fave Toys for the First Six MonthsI often get asked when toys should be introduced to babies. This question is usually followed by "What baby toys do you recommend?" For...
jillybeansnycJul 14, 20202 minSensory Bin BasicsIf you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...
jillybeansnycJul 13, 20201 minNo beach? No problem!Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20201 minToy Car Play Three WaysHere are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20201 minBubble PaintingThe only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
jillybeansnycJul 10, 20203 minSummer PLAYlist (see what I did there??)This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...