by Miniland Team | Jan 25, 2024 | sensory play
Nothing is more revolutionary than being born. From living in the womb and having all that you need until you are ready to be born, and the lungs fill up with air and start to help a baby breath. Then the baby learns how to navigate light and sound, to recognize a...
by Miniland Team | Dec 15, 2023 | Child development and emotions, Gift Ideas, inclusion, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
Toys that provide extended playtime past the holiday season are both a child and parent’s favorite! As we make the last purchases and check off the list for those we want to give gifts to this holiday season, you might find yourself what toy to give your niece...
by Miniland Team | Nov 17, 2023 | Gift Ideas, sensory play
The holiday season brings with it an air of joy, warmth, and the excitement of giving. While selecting gifts, especially for the littlest members of our families, it’s essential to find something that not only delights but also nurtures their development. In this...
by Miniland Team | Oct 26, 2023 | Down syndrome Awareness, Gift Ideas, learn through play
A National Down Syndrome Society Guest Blog Post by NDSS Research Associate Dana Sciullo, MOT, OTR/L Play isn’t just fun—it is also the most effective way babies and toddlers learn and develop skills! Through play, little ones strengthen their bodies, practice...
by Miniland Team | Oct 18, 2023 | Down syndrome Awareness, inclusion
My name is Kayla McKeon and in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I want to talk to all of you about the importance of dolls with Down syndrome. I am the first registered lobbyist in the nation with Down syndrome, and promoting representation of Down syndrome is...