Infants & Toddler Care

6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills.

18 months & up. Start the day with a healthy dose of learning! These freshly designed breakfast foods are easy to grip for curious little hands. Encourages imaginative play, healthy-eating choices, and basic vocabulary development. Basket measures approximately 8.5"L x 7"W x 4"H. 16 pieces. Includes: 1 egg, 1 glass of juice, 1 cinnamon roll, 1 banana, 2 strawberries, 1 purple berry cluster, 1 mini bagel, 2 pancakes, 1 cereal in a bowl, 1 yogurt, 1 cantaloupe slice, 2 slices of bread, and 1 basket.

18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.

By Thelma Harms, Richard M Clifford, Debby Cryer, From the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute of North Carolina. Evaluates physical environment, basic care, curriculum, interaction, schedule, program structure, and parent and staff education.

2 years & up. Toddlers will recognize many of their favorite foods in this 20-piece set developed just for little hands. Includes bread, carrot, a bowl of cereal, macaroni and cheese, mini bagel, 2-piece muffin, orange, banana, 2 spoons, and more.

6 months & up. This musical Jack-in-the-Bus pops into play in celebration of The Pigeon's 16th birthday! Children practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they turn the crank to hear the familiar tune of "The Wheels On The Bus". Youngsters also learn cause-and-effect when the 5" soft plush Pigeon pops out of the bus ! Featuring friends of The Pigeon including the Bus Driver, Knuffle Bunny, Leonardo, Duckling, and Elephant & Piggie on the sides of the high quality… More »

2 years & up. Books about construction, demolition, roadwork, and vehicles offer valuable learning experiences that promote STEM education, vocabulary development, fine motor skills, spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, safety awareness, imagination, and creativity. They engage young children in the exciting world of construction while fostering a love of learning and exploration.There is a lot of excitement watching a construction site, driving big rigs, tearing down buildings and building… More »

2 years & up. Design and build the truck of your dreams with this magnetic Mix or Match Build-A-Truck set by Popular Playthings. Set features colorful truck parts with hidden magnetic connectors that allow your little engineer to easily snap together different kinds of trucks again and again. It's endless "Creativity on wheels!' Included: 6 solid pieces: chassis, rubber wheels, and more!

18 months & up. Toddlers and preschoolers learning the basics of self care and refining grasp and hand-eye coordination have met a cuddly match for their emerging skills! Adorable plush bear Teddy Wear comes clad in a removable outfit packed with closures -- perfect for testing a little one's growing problem-solving and motor skills. Buttons, zippers, self-stick tabs, buckles, and laces will keep fingers working on a number of different levels, offering a beneficial mix of encouragement and… More »

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! In the Farm Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 5 of his favorite farm animal sounds, along with his favorite animal sounds song. In the Cute Animals book, explore 5 of his favorite cute animal real-life sounds and 5 beautiful textures. Through these two musical books, children will discover textured illustrations and animal… More »

18 months & up. Rise and shine--it's waffle time! Little ones can cook and serve homemade waffles with this gourmet breakfast set. Waffle iron lid moves up and down to give children the realistic experience of making their very own waffles. Butter, syrup, and strawberries top off this tasty breakfast treat. Made from durable plastic, and perfectly sized for little hands. Includes: waffle iron, 4-piece waffle, 1 syrup bottle, 2 strawberries, 2 pats of butter, 2 plates, and 2 forks. Waffle iron measures 6"D.

6 months & up. Children will learn the magic of nature with this unique plush toy that starts out as a caterpillar and opens to a beautiful butterfly. Machine washable.

3 years & up. My First Microwave Playset with Lights & Sounds is the perfect addition to any child's play kitchen! My First Microwave looks and sounds realistic with it's interior lighting and fixed rotatable turntable, exterior lights and sounds with functional buttons. In addition, the microwave also features a motor sound when it is cooking and makes a ding sound when the pretend food is done! This kid sized microwave also comes with natural looking food toys; a pizza, chicken leg and… More »

10 months & up. Beautiful smooth solid beech wood loose parts in seven colors of the rainbow, with a natural finish to show the grain of the wood. Ideal for developing open-ended exploration skills, counting and sorting, stacking and sequencing, pattern-making and learning about color. Great for any loose parts collection and heuristic play resources. Spheres measure 2" in diameter. Includes 14 pieces.

18 months & up. This book set was specially designed to captivate toddlers and twos while laying a foundation for early learning skills. Each page has bright, colorful images with clear word labels. Set of 6 board books.

2 years & up. Be inspired with the unique selection of breads from around the world. Children will enjoy turning the outdoor kitchen into a bakery and create their own bread delights! The stones are made from a durable stone resin and can easily be cleaned. The set of 8 includes: saffron, bun, pretzel, croissant, challah, bagel, fougasse, and poppy seed bread. Measures 2" to 3".

12 months & up. 12 months & up. Bring nursery rhymes to life with these fun character mitts. Designed to fit an adults' hand, these song mitts are perfect for using with young children. Provides hours of fun with songs that children enjoy singing. Comes with a card showing the rhyme. Includes: "Ten In a Bed" Song Mitt, "Ten In a Bed" Song Card, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Song Mitt and Finger Puppet, and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Song Card.

Birth & up. These zoo animals are ready to give lots of soft, snuggly hugs. Just spread their arms open wide, give the chest a little squeeze, and watch the arms instantly snap around to give you a hug. Animals can hug around your wrist, backpack, and so much more. Surface washable. Size: 8". Animals may vary.

250 songs to use everyday stored in an accordion style box to make your favorite CD easily accessible. Theme songs include morning songs, farm, alphabet, numbers, science, animal, birthday, playtime, bathtime, good morning, silly songs, number songs, nursery rhymes, classical and more. 20 CD set.

2 years & up. Children will be more than ready to hit the road with this Eco-Friendly RV Camper Set with Truck & Sport Boat! Made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic milk jugs, this 3-in-1 playset features a pick-up truck, spacious camper, and sport boat with it's very own trailer. Play with them individually, or link them all together for two feet of fun! Playset also includes two characters, two chairs, a picnic table, and camping stove. Set includes 10 pieces and is ideal for indoor… More »

12 months & up. This animal set includes four solid pieces that encourage imagination. The pieces make great additions to block play and science and discovery areas, and are the perfect size for small hands to grip easily. Each of the pieces are crafted from long-lasting sustainably sourced rubberwood and non-toxic paints. Pieces measure from 2.5" to 4.5".

3 years & up. These bandanas are perfect for any and all uses. Children can express themselves in music and movement expression in waving the bandanas and dance. Each bandana features 2-sided print, rolled-hem edges, and are 100% cotton. Made in the USA. Measures 22"L x 22"W. Includes 10 bandanas.

12 months & up. Toddlers will be moving and shaking to their own beat with this set of 5 musical instruments. The set includes mini rainbow shaker, clacker, bells, mini sound sea drum, mini maracas and toddler music that can be downloaded with a QR code. Colors may vary.

Each chapter describes an issue that infants face every day, making this a perfect resource for all infant providers. There are scenarios that illustrate the challenges and suggest solutions to meet baby's needs while learning about the developmental stages. This hands-on resource is for infants 6 weeks to 18 months old and for your resource library.