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Toddler Tool Box!

Clothing

Toddlers: 15 months - 36 months

t-Shirts (Girls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

t-Shirts (Girls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

t-Shirts (Girls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with not commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily.

shorts (Girls)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

shorts (girls)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best best for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Shorts (Girls)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

t-shirts (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no comm

t-shirts (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

t-shirts (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

Pants (boys)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best best for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Pants (boys)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best best for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Pants (boys)

Shorts with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best best for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Long Sleeve Shirts (Girls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

Long Sleeve shirts (girsls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

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Long Sleeve Shirts (Girls)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

long Pants (girls)

Long Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. The cuffed jogging pants are okay too. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

long Pants (girls)

Long Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. The cuffed jogging pants are okay too. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

long Pants (girls)

Long Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. The cuffed jogging pants are okay too. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

long sleeve shirt (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

long sleeve shirts (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

long sleeve shirts (boys)

We prefer t-shirts with wide neck holes. Shirts can have designs on them but with no commercial characters. Your child will need shirts that are easy for them to stretch as we guide them to place the shirt over their heads, and slide their arms into the sleeves easily. 

Pants (boys)

Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Pants (boys)

Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Pants (boys)

Pants with elastic waistbands and wide legs are the best choice for school. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably.

Underwear (Girls)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily. Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Underwear (Girls)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily. Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Underwear (Girls)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily. Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Underwear (Boy)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily.  Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Underwear (Boy)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily.  Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Underwear (Boy)

Purchase underwear with a simple stretchable waistband that will be easy for your child to pull up and down easily.  Be sure to buy enough underwear for school and home! Consider purchasing underwear according to your child's body size (weight). 

Clothing Labels

Labeling your child's clothing is a must! Try out these new Name Stamps! No more writing your child's name with a sharpie, ironing on labels, or using stickers! Labeling your child's clothing has become super convenient with the stamp ink and will last forever. You can even label the socks!

Clothing Labels

Labeling your child's clothing is a must! Try out these new Name Stamps! No more writing your child's name with a sharpie, ironing on labels, or using stickers! Labeling your child's clothing has become super convenient with the stamp ink and will last forever. You can even label the socks!

Clothing Labels

Labeling your child's clothing is a must! Try out these new Name Stamps! No more writing your child's name with a sharpie, ironing on labels, or using stickers! Labeling your child's clothing has become super convenient with the stamp ink and will last forever. You can even label the socks!


Inside Shoes & Socks

15 months - 36 months

Inside Shoes

Purchase shoes that are the appropriate size for your child's feet. We want your child to be comfortable and safe. All rubber shoes work best for toilet learning!

Inside Shoes

Purchase shoes that are the appropriate size for your child's feet. We want your child to be comfortable and safe. All rubber shoes work best for toilet learning! 

Inside Shoes

Purchase shoes that are the appropriate size for your child's feet. We want your child to be comfortable and safe. Any shoes with velcro straps are the best!

Grip Socks!

Socks should be 100% cotton and sized according to the child's growth of foot. Try these new Grip Socks! These are helpful for toddlers to put on and take of easily by themselves. 

Grip Socks!

Socks should be 100% cotton and sized according to the child's growth of foot. Try these new Grip Socks! These are helpful for toddlers to put on and take of easily by themselves. 

Grip Socks!

Socks should be 100% cotton and sized according to the child's growth of foot. Try these new Grip Socks! These are helpful for toddlers to put on and take of easily by themselves. 


Ideal outdoor Shoes & Boots

15 months - 36 months

outdoor Shoes

Shoes with the wide velcro straps (and no elastic laces) are so easy for your child to open which also makes the wide opening of the shoe easy for your child to easily place their feet inside independently. Purchase shoes according to the growth of your child's feet. We want your child to be comfortable and safe. 

outdoor Shoes

Shoes with the double velco straps (no elastic laces) are perfect too! Purchase shoes that are the appropriate size for your child's feet. We want your child to be comfortable and safe. 

Toddler Winter Boots

These winter boots are easy for toddlers to put on (with a little assistance). This boot works good with thin socks..


Wet Bags

15 months - 36 months

WEt Bag

Wet Bags will be used for soiled clothing

WEt Bag

Wet Bags will be used for soiled clothing

WEt Bag

Wet Bags will be used for soiled clothing


inclement Weather Items

15 months - 36 months

Rainboots

Rainboots with the handles are perfect for toddlers to put on by themselves!

RainCoat

Raincoat with a visor is nice!

Mittens

Mittens are so much more easier to put on than gloves at the toddler level!


sleeping Bag

15 months - 36 months

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag


Toddler Toiletries

15 months - 36 months

Baby Wipes (Bulk)

Boogie Wipes (2pk)

Pocket Tissues

Hair Brush & Comb

Hair Brush & Comb

Hair Brush & Comb


Lunch Item Ideas

15 months - 36 months

Thermos Containers

Thermos funtainers are a great brand and holds about 10oz of food which is perfect for toddlers.


Thermal Containers

Purchase food containers that will pack easy in your child's lunch box. This 12oz thermal food jar are small enough for their little hands, be really easy for your child to lift the handle and open the thermal container with ease as they prepare their lunch.

Thermos Containers

Thermos containers are a great brand and holds about 8of food which is perfect for toddlers.


Lunch Containers

Purchase snack containers that will pack easy in your child's lunch box. Try these twisty top containers. Your toddler will enjoy learning how to open and close these containers all by themselves!


Lunch Containers

Purchase snack containers that will pack easy in your child's lunch box. Try these lock n' lock lid containers! Your toddler will enjoy learning how to open and close these containers all by themselves!


Lunch Containers

Purchase snack containers that will pack easy in your child's lunch box. Try these lock n' lock lid containers! Your toddler will enjoy learning how to open and close these containers all by themselves!


Lunch Box

Purchase a lunch box that is easy for your toddler to carry independently!

Don't for get to label your little one's lunch box!

Lunch Box

Don't forget to label your little one's lunch box!


Lunch Box

Don't forget to label your little one's lunch box!


Snack Pouches

Reusable snack pouches are a super cool way to save the environment! These pouches are 100% non-toxic platinum silicone. It's the world's first fully functional, self-sealing, non-plastic bag.   

Snack Pouches

Reusable snack pouches are a super cool way to save the environment! These reusable pouches are lined with high quality PUL quality which is no leak and super easy to wash!

Snack Pouches

Reusable snack pouches are a super cool way to save the environment! These pouches have an upgrade leak proof zipper line and come in multiple sizes.

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Try out these waterproof labels! No more writing on

Food Container Labels

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Try out these waterproof labels! No more writing on your containers and then the names wash off!

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Try out these waterproof labels! No more writing on

Food Conatiner Labels

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Check out this new bluetooth waterproof label maker! You can design your child's labels from your mobile device! 

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Try out these waterproof labels! No more writing on

Food Container Labels

Labeling your child's food containers is a must! Try out these waterproof labels! No more writing on your containers and then the names wash off!

Water Bottle

Water Bottle

Water Bottle


Toileting Items

Baby Bjourn Potty (High Back)

Toilet Trainer

Car Seat Saver (Waterproof liner)


Toddlers' Naptime Gear

Pull-Ups (Boys)

Pull-Ups (Girls)

What Not to Purchase & Why

Leggings

Leggings

Leggings

In the toddler Montessori environment, tights or leggings are not suggested for young toddlers. We want your child's clothing to aid in the freedom of movement and to fit comfortably for their body.

Leggings

Leggings

Leggings

If your toddler is in the process of toilet learning, tight fitting clothes will be a hinderance and she may have a difficult time taking off clothing to use the restroom in time. 

Leggings

Leggings

skinny jeans

As parents shop for their adorable toddlers, we come across the cutest outfits which can be hard to resist not purchasing for school! And it's okay to purchase clothing for going out or for special occasions, but for attending a Montessori environment I suggest keeping it simple especially for toilet learning purposes!

skinny jeans

skinny jeans

skinny jeans

Pants with closures such as buttons, snaps, zippers and belts are just has challenging for toddlers.  

Skinny jeans

skinny jeans

Skinny jeans

Closures of any kind on pants are a challenge for young toddlers. Their little hands may not be able to see or feel how to manipulate these closures right away when they need to use the bathroom quickly. 

Skinny jeans

skinny jeans

Skinny jeans

Purchasing clothing that allows movement is best. As we guide your toddler through independent toilet learning and self-dressing, we want this process to be simple and successful for your toddler.

Shoes w/shoe Strings

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Shoes w/shoe Strings

Shoes with shoestrings are not appropriate for independent dressing. Toddlers are developing their e

Purchasing Shoes with shoestrings are not appropriate for independent dressing at the toddler level. Toddlers are developing their eye-hand coordination skills and tying shoestrings is a very difficult activity at this age. Shoestrings are also a tripping hazard and we want your toddler to be safe at all times. 

Canvas Shoes

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Shoes w/shoe Strings

Canvas shoes are difficult for toddler's little hands to stretch wide open. The material is not bendable enough for toddlers to maneuver these shoes onto their little feet. Also, shoes with small openings and high top shoes can be vey challenging for toddlers to wiggle their feet to put inside the shoe easily.

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Shoes with elastic shoestrings can be complex. Although these shoes have a velcro strap, the elastic shoestrings can prohibit your toddler's ability to stretch the shoe wide open enough to put their little feet inside. Also, the elastic shoestrings are not so easily adjustable, and these shoestrings fit very tight across the top of the foot leaving markings or imprints across the top of their feet. This can also be an indication that your child's feet are growing leading and may need another shoe size. 

Dresses

overalls

Shoes w/Elastic shoestrings

Dresses and skirts can also get in the way when sitting on the potty seat or toilet. Dresses and skirts will get urine on them from the potty. And once your toddler becomes interested in using the "big toilet", she will learn to balance her body sitting on the toilet seat. Holding a dress or a skirt while trying to balance can be difficult and frustrating. Your toddler will master this skill in due time. 

overalls

overalls

overalls

We discourage the wearing of overalls, onesies, and rompers. These types of clothing items can be an obstacle towards independence and make the toileting process more difficult for toddlers. 

Rompers

overalls

overalls

We are guiding your toddler to be independent in dressing and undressing themselves easily without any major struggles. If toddlers become frustrated in this process they will be discouraged from wanting to try again on their own, or not at all! I know this is quite a bit of information, but be inspired! I will guide you along the way as best as possible.

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