4 Essential Montessori Mobiles for your Baby
Which Montessori mobile is best for your baby? Keep reading to find out! Munari Mobile from Newborn Box 1 The first mobile in the progression is the Munari Mobile, and is designed to capture the infant's limited visual capabilities and stimulate his/her
5 Ways to Play Peekaboo
Who said peekaboo is just for babies? Here are 5 alternative and developmentally-appropriate ways to play peekaboo with Happy Baton toys. 0-4 Months: Vision 👀 High Contrast Light-up Rattle from Happy Baton Box 2 How to play: Add a rattle to peekaboo play to
Montessori Toy Rotation in Hong Kong
Toy rotation is a popular system advocated by Montessori educators that'll help you manage your toys more effectively. Happy Baton's toy box rental subscription is designed with the concept of toy rotation in mind. A box of 4 age-appropriate developmental
Best Rattles for Babies
Rattles teach our babies cause and effect, helps them develop dexterity, and lets them put the new skills they developed into use. Babies have been using rattles are generations. Unlike previous generations, we are overwhelmed with so many choices on
Lessons from my Baby’s First Year of Toy Rental
As a first-time mom, I love studying infant development I was recommended so many baby toys by other parents. When I was researching these toys, I couldn't help but want to try every single one of them. That was when
The power of choices
Endorsed by many teaching philosophies, offering choices to young children is a powerful way to improve communication, reduce tantrums (yes we can end those power struggles!), foster creativity and teach them responsibilities! By toddlerhood, they begin to develop independence and
Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia – what do they even mean?
You may have come across these philosophies and teachings, but what do they exactly mean? We're here to debunk it down for you so you can decide what's best for your child! At Happy Baton, we draw on the benefits of
Prepping for school interviews
As most HK parents know, preparing and getting your little one into a kindergarten is competitive and stressful. However, there are ways you can prepare your child and set them up for success! Encourage your child to be independent –
Sensory Play for the brain 🧠
Importance of Sensory Play From birth to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and learn the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses through
Tickle your senses with music 🎵
Multi-Sensory Experience through MUSIC 🎵 Music is more than just what the ear hears! As grown-ups, we tend to take our sensory experiences for granted and integrate them seamlessly in our daily activities. However, for a young child, these sensory input is all