Frequently Asked Questions

I do. I’m Miri, mom to three-year-old Will, with his little brother Jimmy on the way. Before kids I worked as an accountant; these days I’m home with Will most of the time, with some freelance writing and accounting work on the side. You can see real photos of our family and home on my About page.

No, and I’ll always say so. I don’t have Montessori training or a certification. I learned from books and research, then tried the ideas at home with Will. That’s why I link to sources like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, so you can check the facts for yourself.

When Will was a baby, a lot of my reading happened on my phone during night feeds, and bright white pages felt harsh at 3 a.m. So I chose a soft cream that feels gentler on tired eyes. If you’re reading in the dark, your phone’s night mode or dark mode helps even more.

No. Moje Montessori has no ads, no affiliate links, and no sponsored posts, and I don’t accept free products in exchange for coverage. When I name a brand, it’s because I think it might help you. If that ever changes, my disclosure page will say so first.

Not yet. Down the road, I’d like to offer a small collection of wooden toys for ages 0–3 under the Moje Montessori name. When that happens, I’ll tell you clearly whenever something I mention is ours, and I’ll keep pointing you to other brands when they’re the better fit.

I look past the photo and the price tag to the details that matter for a baby or toddler: the wood and its finish, how the toy is put together, whether any piece is small enough to be a choking risk for a child under three, the age label, and whether the seller can show safety paperwork like a Children’s Product Certificate. The full checklist is on how I choose and check toys.

No. Montessori at home starts with how you set up a space and how you watch your child, not with a shopping cart. A low shelf or a basket on the floor, two or three things at a time, and everyday objects that are too big to fit in a small mouth go a long way. Buy slowly, once your child shows you what they’re ready for.

Probably not. Babies’ and toddlers’ interests change fast, and a toy that gets ignored today can become a favorite a few weeks later. Try putting it away for a while, offering it at a calmer time of day, or showing it once yourself, slowly, then stepping back. If your child seems to lose interest in people and play in general, or anything about their development worries you, talk to your pediatrician.

Ask the parents first: what their child is into right now, and how much space they have. Check the age label, and for a child under three, skip anything with small parts, magnets, button batteries, or long cords. When in doubt, one simple, well-made toy is a better gift than a big set.

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