BusyAndFun Ad from shop Puuzzle As kids get older, it also serves as a harder challenge in trying to navigate the keys into the doors with a smaller range of motion. Ad from shop MerryHeartWoodenToy Lovevery The Enthusiast Play Kit Review For 28, 29, 30 Months, Lovevery The Investigator Play Kit Review For 31, 32, 33 Months, The Free Spirit Play Kit for months 34, 35, 36. From shop AndyToyBox, Sale Price $25.49 remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Ad from shop MontessoriBoard The Babbler Play Kit for months 13, 14, 15, The Pioneer Play Kit for months 16, 17, 18, The Realist Play Kit for months 19, 20, 21, The Companion Play Kit for months 22, 23, 24. From shop BabyBooBusyBoard, Sale Price $139.20 (10% off), ad by avengerstore While some could argue this busy board isn't montessori since it's teaching a few different turns it's simple enough that I give it the stamp of approval. $222.40, $278.00 $139.20, $232.00 Ad from shop BabyBusyCube Plus they give parents a little reprieve while toddlers play independently.
BusyPuzzle They keys are numbered and match up to open the numbered doors. From shop WowWoodsUA, Sale Price $68.60 From shop Puuzzle, Sale Price $1.80 While babies won't be able to do the latches themselves, you can unlatch the doors and let them play independently by opening and closing the different styles. Original Price $311.11 My daughter started playing with this item around 20 months and has always been OBSESSED it! From shop Buzyland, $39.99 $28.00, $56.00 How is this fostering independence or responsibility? $25.20, $28.00 Ad from shop BusyBabyLV It's really a toy that grows with them! $102.54, $128.18 (30% off), ad by MerryHeartWoodenToy (15% off), ad by BusyBoardCraft It's made with wool and cotton for a soft design. We would urge parents to hold off until the late toddler years or early preschool years to use this though. From shop BusyBabyLV, $74.72 Smashinglightphotos Original Price $30.00 Wondering how to encourage independent play while helping your baby develop essential skills? Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? These are a cost effective take on the classic Montessori dressing frames. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. FREE shipping, ad by MaxiBabyToys Little talked about fact: MOST busy boards that have montessori in the title are actually NOT montessori at all! Ad from shop demarisol BusyEasyBoard The house provides a great imaginative play experience with the dolls. It's a really well made too. Ad from shop BabyPiscesNYC It does require 2 AA batteries. From shop BusyBoardGifts4Kids, Sale Price $117.00 Original Price $205.32
Original Price $1.50 $307.63, $341.81 Honestly, it depends on who you ask and there is no right or wrong answer.
From shop GollyLlama, Sale Price $16.79 (50% off), ad by BusyBabyLV Busy boards can be costly, so you don't want a learning board for toddlers that's too easy they grow board of it quickly. They work montessori inspired practical life skills, fine motor skills, and so much more. Ad from shop YKBrooklynProducts Lots of loose parts that can get lost or be choking hazards. $0.90, $1.50 Locks and keys not suitable for babies and may be harder for young toddler hands. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. My daughter also LOVES the handle feature, which allows her to carry it around like a little purse or lunch box. $109.20, $182.00
Safety is always important, so please keep that in mind while using with your kids! YKBrooklynProducts Practical life skills learning sensory board. From shop BusyBoardCraft, Sale Price $280.00 From shop Woodinout, Sale Price $36.40 There's a lanyard on the top handle that they keys can attach to, so you don't lose them. Ad from shop WowWoodsUA Each one makes a different noise, without being too electronic-y and annoying. (50% off), ad by WoodinsParts Original Price $3.00 These early learning busy boards teach them just how to do that by isolating one skill they will faced while putting on their clothes. Learn about montessori busy boards here. Ad from shop BrainUp ZuzuPuzzle Original Price $29.99 Ad from shop IAmWooDenUSA The beech wood board with rounded edges is beautiful. Overall these are the things we look for when choosing a busy board: How to Choose Sensory Busy Board For Babies: How To Choose Sensory Busy Board For Toddlers: What are the different types of busy boards? SmartBoardStore This has held true for both the reviews on this and ours from Lovevery. Made from renewable tree wood and non toxic materials, Small lock with keys could pose choking hazard; but are not necessary so parents can easily remove/not use that until child is 3 years old, Remove yellow plastic tips from laces which pose the greatest choking hazard risk, Most comprehensive busyboard on the list with 6 different busy boards included, Large size, may not be easy to move around house, Great for babies to toddlers to preschoolers, Custom handmade busy board options available from seller, Not working practical life skills in the same way as other on the list, which could make it more short lived, Sensory learning from colors, shapes, textures numbers, and more, Foundational in developing the imagination, Boost self esteem and confidence in the child, Depending on the board, can be very calming for child, especially those with autism. It's sure to enhance your child's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills! Ad from shop SMARTICtoysStore 
$114.60, $191.00 Puuzzle AndyToyBox (30% off), ad by RoyalRichyKids Ad from shop SObusyTOYS From shop YKBrooklynProducts, Sale Price $11.85 Ad from shop BusyKidBoard This toddler busy board is perfect for airplane or car travel! (50% off), ad by SensoryCrafters Original Price $50.87 From shop MaxiBabyToys, Sale Price $69.00 From shop BrainUp, Sale Price $5.99 Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. $25.49, $29.99
(40% off), ad by BabyBusyCube Ad from shop LovelySweetHomeStore From shop WoodenBeadsStudio, Sale Price $25.20 Before we jump into the best busy boards for babies and toddlers just a quick note: All the busy boards on this list should be utilized under parent supervision. BusyBabyLV From shop Smashinglightphotos, Sale Price $29.75 You can purchase just one panel, or the complete set of five. Another side focuses on latches and keys. Ad from shop BusyAndFun And there's a compartment for kids to organize the loose screws they are removing until they are ready to re-install. (10% off), ad by AndyToyBox SObusyTOYS Original Price $31.00 (10% off), ad by Smashinglightphotos Here you'll find all my research for the best baby + toddler products, activities for kids, plus money tips + personal growth hacks to fill your own cup! From shop BusyBeeBoards, Sale Price $184.79 Ad from shop Darturcrafts Ad from shop BabyBooBusyBoard It also comes in a ton of colors: This handmade wooden busyboard from Etsy works a ton of fine motor skills for toddlers while also giving them some practical life skills too making it a montessori friendly busy board options! From shop SharksWLaserBeams, Sale Price $17.48 From shop BusyEasyBoard, Sale Price $114.60 $35.95, $39.95 BusyBoardCraft
