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From 12 to 18 months

Your child is one year old (sometimes it’s hard to believe how fast it happens) and honing their senses and skills, absorbing new knowledge every day and ready for new adventures under your careful supervision. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during month 12 to 18 of a toddler’s life! Child development […]

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Six to twelve months

Immediately after birth, a newborn can’t even hold up its own head, but at around one year of age will likely be walking independently. That’s impressive, right? The biggest leap in human motor development takes place between six and twelve months. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during the second six months […]

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The first six months of life

What can newborns realistically do beyond eating, crying and lying down? Though the first six months of life is commonly thought of as a passive phase, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! The most intensive period in human development takes place in the first 12 months. Newborns may not be able to walk, hold […]

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Educational toys for dinosaur fans

Grrr, roar! Children love dinosaurs! And rightly so! This exceptionally rich subject and the diversity of prehistoric reptiles can inspire hours of educational fun. Explore Banana Panda’s growing collection of educational toys featuring dinosaurs and get rrready for fun! Dinosaur puzzles for toddlers and preschoolers Observation Puzzle Dinosaurs is a must-have product and the perfect […]

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STEM toys for children

Does STEM sound familiar? If you are a parent or interested in child development, you’ve most likely heard of or will soon come across the concept, which for good reason is becoming more and more popular. And rightly so! Behind the concept are lots of ideas for involving and developmental play that are worth looking […]

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Toying with colors

Children absorb knowledge about the world around them with all of their senses. And as it happens, they are surrounded by color. Color perception is a very important skill! Even small children want and can learn to distinguish and name colors. The best part is that learning colors can be so much fun! Seeing color […]

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All about bodies

At Banana Panda, we know all about the joy of discovery! We serve up age-appropriate knowledge within books, games and puzzles that inspire great fun because we know that this is the most effective and pleasant way to learn. Today, we want to present a topic that is both important to and fascinating for children: […]

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Memory training fun for children

A baby’s brain is already developing in the mother’s womb, and this process continues for many years after birth. Scientists have identified several types of memory functions. One is to remember and properly process information that reaches the brain. Good memory will pay off in the future (and not only in school!), so it makes […]

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The best Christmas gift for a child

December means that the holidays are upon us! And Santa Claus will soon be paying a visit to every home to the joy of children everywhere. Are you still wondering what Christmas gifts to choose for the children in your life? The Banana Panda Elves are here to help! See what the Banana Panda Editorial […]

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Just what one needs!

What makes the perfect gift for 1-year-olds? There are endless occasions for gift-giving: Christmas, a first birthday, visiting friends. Joy is meant to be shared! Whatever the gift, it should please the child, meet with the approval of the parents (who always have a list of welcome and less attractive gifts), and … the gift-giver […]

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