{"title":"0-6 Months","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first six months are a time of remarkable growth. Even before they can sit, crawl, or speak, babies are actively learning about the world around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontessori encourages parents to provide simple, beautiful, and purposeful materials that support natural development. From visual mobiles and grasping toys to movement and sensory activities, each item is carefully chosen to nurture concentration, coordination, and independence from the very beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our collection designed to support your baby's earliest discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"interlocking-discs","title":"Interlocking Discs","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full circle and one with a slotted card that matches the diameter of the circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age: 3-4 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ring is made from natural beech wood, making it safe and smooth for the child to put in their mouth. The outside of the ring is sized just right for babies' small hands at this stage of development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Place the learning aid in baby's activity area where the child can reach it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe discs are just the right size for babies at this stage of development and will encourage baby to practice grasping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabies discover different ways to use their hands, e.g. B. to switch between the left and the right hand or to perform the movements of two hands together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs babies explore with their hands, they discover that they can change their surroundings (e.g. touching a bell can make it ring, grasping a pull ring can change its position).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4 x 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Recommended Ages: 3 months and up\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40168670724170,"sku":"LT030","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/products\/lt022_800_1.jpg?v=1669396735"},{"product_id":"wooden-rattle-set-kit","title":"Wooden Rattle Kit Set","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafe Material - Our wooden teether toys are made from natural beech wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumanization Design - Small finger size design, a perfect grasping teething toy for infants. Bring play and fun. The toy set helps eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInteresting Teether Toy - Your child will love playing with them. Wooden rattles are a wonderful wood gift and classic education learning tool\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"Wooden Rattle Kit Set","offer_id":40168820146250,"sku":"LT032","price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bell Cylinder","offer_id":40168818671690,"sku":"LT048","price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wooden rattle with 2 beads","offer_id":40168818704458,"sku":"LT049","price":90.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sound box with bell","offer_id":40168818737226,"sku":"LT033","price":80.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/products\/s-pdpxl.webp?v=1669403541"},{"product_id":"dollio","title":"Dollio","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe simple rattle helps babies strengthen their grasping reflex and make connections between the sound and the movement of their hand. The size is perfect for baby's small hand. The slight noise and jingling of baby's movements are just loud enough to draw the child's attention without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow is it used?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParents can initially place the rattle in child's hand for grasp and later simply place it in baby's activity area where child can reach. Over time, the child will be able to use them with both hands.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gt-block\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Encourages children to reach out and grasp and explore different ways to use their hands\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eThe baby puts it in his mouth during the exploration process and uses his mouth for various sensory experiences\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eUsed in teething to relieve the discomfort of teething\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eFor auditory stimulation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eThrough hands-on exploration, babies discover that they have the ability to manipulate their surroundings (e.g., touch a bell to make it ring, grab a pull ring to change its position, etc.), what promotes the development of self-confidence\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended age: 3M+\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelopment skills: eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gt-block\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Food grade beech wood, latex free, nitrosamine free, phthalate free, BPA free, PVC free\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40169025306698,"sku":"LT070","price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/products\/10cm_53_73d4943d-4fb3-4ae6-aeae-6e85f8d0f848.png?v=1677499232"},{"product_id":"spinning-drum","title":"Big Spinning Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent independent activity to deepen your baby's impression of colour with different colours, enhance your baby's hand movements through the rollers. The six sides of the Spinning Drum are composed of 6 different colors of green, yellow, blue, red, and purple and mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dimensions: 15 x  27 x 19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eRecommended Ages: 12 months and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"data item title active\" data-role=\"collapsible\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"description\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"data item content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40169054404682,"sku":"LT052","price":540.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/products\/H7b98c70bcfdd439da9ccc367dafcf7cb6.jpg_960x960_d5c28f9d-b791-41a4-8674-3915c1d83f22.webp?v=1669413574"},{"product_id":"montessori-mobiles","title":"Montessori Mobiles （Work form 3 to 13 weeks)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 types of infant mobiles, aligned with Montessori philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 to 6 weeks - \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Munari Mobile\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis high-contrast geometric mobile is the ideal first mobile for your baby. Since a baby’s visual sense is limited, hang mobiles low (25-30 cm) in order for a baby to get the most out of them. The elements are designed with specific proportions that ignite a child’s inherent mathematical sense. The sphere, rod, strings, and shapes have mathematical relationships to one another, and researchers say that exposure to number-oriented concepts in infancy translates to math abilities in preschool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 to 8 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Octahedron Mobile\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mobile introduces primary colours just as your baby is developmentally ready to perceive them. Primary colours have enough contrast between them that a young baby can see the difference (unlike a design that combines blue and purple). The geometric shapes of this mobile, octahedrons made up of equilateral triangles, encourage baby to coordinate use of their two eyes together, while also continuing exposure to mathematical concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 to 10 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gobbi Mobile\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAround three months old, babies can see the full colour spectrum. This is a good time to introduce the Gobbi mobile. Made with embroidery thread, this mobile introduces colour gradations that refine your baby’s chromatic sense as they are challenged to differentiate between shades of the same colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 to 13 weeks\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dancers Mobile\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis iconic Montessori mobile features dynamic human forms with moving parts. The arms, legs, and heads of the figure bob separately, presenting a new challenge as your baby’s visual tracking improves dramatically. Adults take some things that our eyes tell us for granted: we know that even when things move, or the light hits them differently, their colours and shapes stay the same. Your baby is just learning which attributes of objects are constant and which can change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"The Munari Mobile","offer_id":40169504931914,"sku":"LT106","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Octahedron Mobile","offer_id":40169504964682,"sku":"LT104","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Gobbi Mobile - Blue","offer_id":40169504997450,"sku":"LT103B","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Gobbi Mobile - Green","offer_id":40169505030218,"sku":"LT103G","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Gobbi Mobile - Pink","offer_id":40169505062986,"sku":"LT103P","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Gobbi Mobile - Yellow","offer_id":43298635219018,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Dancers Mobile","offer_id":40169505095754,"sku":"LT105","price":170.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 Montessori Mobile (Blue Gobbi)","offer_id":40169505128522,"sku":"LT106+LT104+LT103B+LT105","price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 Montessori Mobile (Green Gobbi)","offer_id":40169505161290,"sku":"LT106+LT104+LT103G+LT105","price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 Montessori Mobile (Pink Gobbi)","offer_id":40169505194058,"sku":"LT106+LT104+LT103P+LT105","price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 4 Montessori Mobile (Yellow Gobbi)","offer_id":43298635186250,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/files\/Your_paragraph_text_Logo_21.png?v=1770639998"},{"product_id":"first-wooden-rattle","title":"First Wooden Rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wooden rattle and teether is the perfect classic and gender neutral gift containing ZERO BPA, phthalates, latex, or lead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWood has natural attributes making it a superior teething choice - unlike silicone, wood won't attract dust. This natural materials that provide a rich sensory experience for infants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Around 3 months, your baby will begin to grasp onto objects that fit into their palms and bring them to their mouths to explore. They are strengthening their grasp and learning to manipulate objects with their hands, improving hand-eye coordination. Your baby will also respond to sounds in the environment more and more, and will enjoy the soft clacking noise the rings make as the rattle is shaken about. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e submerge or wash with high temperature water or heat as it may cause wood to dry, crack and become rough. 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Babies love to touch and play with these wooden toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen shakes the rattle, the ball collides with the wooden frame, producing a soothing and peaceful sound, bringing a soothing sensory experience to the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright three-color wooden balls help babies perceive colors early and promote brain development. 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