- dr. patricia

As parents we are always asking ourselves if our children are growing and developing properly. But instead of telling you all the fun milestones they will be doing, I want to give you a resource for when to speak with your pediatrician. Speak to your doctor if your child: 2 months milestones:  Doesn’t respond to…

Box 5: The Explorer (Months 9-10) With increased mobility comes baby’s desire to explore the world around themself. This box is full of versatile toys to help baby learn about the world as they play. Complete with a set of 4 wooden blocks to practice stacking and knocking down. A clear tube with stacking rings…

BOX 4: THE INSPECTOR (Months 7-8) Your little one is quickly becoming an active little member of the family. They want to see, touch, taste, and feel everything within reach! Whether it is edible or not, it is going in their mouth.  To introduce baby to the idea that objects remain in existence even when…

BOX 3: THE SENSER (Months 5-6) Your baby’s world is EXPLODING! Your tiny blessing is starting to reach, grab, and explore the world, primarily through their mouths.  My favorite toy in this box is the Magic Tissue Box, an adorable wooden box that comes with a set of interlinking fabric ‘tissues’ for your baby to…

BOX 2: THE CHARMER (Months 3-4) Baby is slowly leaving the sleepy newborn days behind and becoming more interested in the world around them. I love how this box contains everything you need to stimulate your infant as they begin to engage with their surroundings. Each piece is perfectly curated to develop baby’s blossoming senses.…

“Play is the Work of the Child” an eloquent statement by Child Development Specialist Maria Montessori, that was often echoed by Mr. Rogers. Unfortunately, many of us live in environments where, either due to weather constraints or safety, children simply cannot play outside the way they need to.  From the moment I came across Wiwiurka…

The first several weeks with your newborn can be so overwhelming that the idea of playing with your baby seems impossible.  LovEvery Baby has created curated boxes for each stage your baby goes through to help you get the most out of those precious playtime minutes! BOX 1: THE LOOKER (Months 0-2) Complete with a…

1. Open ended play fosters imagination, independence, and extends attention spans. On the contrary plastic toys with lights and sounds actually interfere with the brain waves of children shortening their attention span and inhibiting the full imagination process. 2. Safe materials for teething infants through school aged children. Naturally anti-bacterial high quality wood that is…

6-12mo toys—  So much happens in this age range. Baby discovers the joys of banging objects together to make a sound and pushing fun things across the floor. Push cars:  As mobility sky rockets, toys that encourage movement and safe exploration of their environment are ideal. Hand-held toys with wheels, such as push cars are…

Now that baby’s vision has improved and they are able to see the world around them you will notice a sense of exploration blooming. Now is the time to start encouraging independence and developing those early fine motor skills. Toys that are easy to grasp, make noise, and are brightly colored will be the star.…

Between the ages of 0-3 months babies are just starting to learn about this world that they were suddenly thrust into. They are captivated by the environment around them and learning at an exponential rate. Their vision is still underdeveloped, high contrast patterns such as black and white at a distance of 8-12 inches is…