Needed for Growing!

Note from Shelby:

"One option for an arts & crafts/sensory table which also includes shelves for storage."

Note from Shelby:

"Another arts & crafts/sensory table option without the added shelving for storage."

Note from Shelby:

"These paper rolls sit on the built-in holder on the ends of the arts & crafts/sensory table."

Note from Shelby:

"Open-ended play and sensory exploration materials"

Note from Shelby:

"He’s outgrown his crib. I like this castle headboard because it doubles as an awesome spot for him to play with his toys!"

Note from Shelby:

"For potty training and brushing teeth"

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian loooves baths and instruments. He’s had the same few bath toys since he was born and is getting a bit big now for them to really entertain-or teach-him much. It would be great to have a fresh, exciting bath time toy set!"

Note from Shelby:

"Not a necessity in any sense, but adorable and could be helpful. Sebastian becomes a bit nervous when bedtime comes around. I think this weighted plush may help him to feel as though his actual kitty cat is still with him?"

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian LOVES to cozy up in small spaces, play on the swing, and spin in circles. We don’t have a swing at home and mama can only spin in circles so many times before she pukes, LOL."

Note from Shelby:

"Excellent quality toy which satisfies many developmental objectives such as open-ended play, building/construction, balance, counting, colors, etc."

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian wants to cook with us sooo badly, but he isn’t old enough quite yet to be trusted with much of the prep work. Also, dramatic play is a necessary building block in child development and Sebastian doesn’t currently own any “pretend” food."

Note from Shelby:

"This set is freaking adorable and the brand is very high quality."

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian is extremely keen to try cutting food; he watches Yiyang and me do so every day. I feel terrible always telling him “no” as our knives are obviously too dangerous for him to use. This would make a lovely gift."

Note from Shelby:

"This toy is compatible with the craft/sensory table also on this list. He wants to help me wash and put away dishes, but he’s just too little for now. This is great practice!"

Note from Shelby:

"Table + chairs set I would like to use as Sebastian’s “desk” when we begin working on academic learning materials."

Note from Shelby:

"This would be great exercise for Sebastian’s arms and core, as well as the muscles in his hands/fingers since he has to pinch the thin animals to hold them and place them."

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian has an abundance of energy—as most little kids do—and when that energy has nowhere to go, it sometimes leaks out of him in the form of hitting; understandable and developmentally normal. I believe having a specific, designated toy upon which he can release physical energy will help him to learn the contexts in which “hitting” can be appropriate."

Note from Shelby:

"Excellent for fine motor development!"

Note from Shelby:

"Sebastian has recently become really interested in balancing and jumping. This set would greatly aid in gross motor development as well as crossing the midline of his body, which is a prerequisite for skills such as reading."

Note from Shelby:

"Open-ended play and sensory exploration materials"

Note from Shelby:

"20mm multicolor mix of star buttons for arts & crafts, or sensory play."

Note from Shelby:

"Manipulatives for counting (and colors)."