Baby B Beech

Be sure to study the "List of Pieces" on the previous page to ascertain the exact contents of this kit.

The Baby Kit is a little bigger than our Infant Kit, but it is amply large for children around 18 months.  At this age, children are first stacking up blocks and enjoy moving them around on the floor.  While they can't build buildings yet, they can stack blocks and enjoy seeing them fall over.   What is important is for children to learn dexterity, and eventually, to learn to stack pieces on top another and to make walls.  This set will be adequate until a child is about two, but after that will need to be supplemented by more pieces.  It is satisfying to spend time with your children, showing them what to do with the blocks, and enjoying their progress in coordination.

The kit comes with a CD-ROM containing pictures of famous buildings and a mesh produce bag for storing the blocks. If there are particular shapes that you would like to add, you can find these on the "Open Stock" page.

 Our blocks are completely unfinished.  They are too large to pose a choking hazard and satisfy the CPSC rules for children under the age of three.  The blocks are sanded maple, and children can gum them without fear of chemical finishes or oils.  Germs are another matter.  Parents will be wise to keep them away from dogs as they enjoy chewing them.  They may be cleaned with a damp sponge or sanded with a fine sandpaper, but they shouldn't be allowed to soak as they will absorb water.