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2023 Holiday Gift Guides Are Here!
I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...
jillybeansnyc
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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DIY 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...
jillybeansnyc
May 10, 20211 min read
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My Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month Olds
There are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...
jillybeansnyc
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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Fostering Independent Play With Toddlers
As a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...
jillybeansnyc
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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Three 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...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 28, 20203 min read
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Sensory Bin Basics
If 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...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 14, 20202 min read
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No 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...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 13, 20201 min read
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Toy Car Play Three Ways
Here are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Bubble Painting
The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Summer 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,...
jillybeansnyc
Jul 10, 20203 min read
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