Giving your children the tools they need to be independent

Kids table and chair sets are simply child-sized table and chair sets designed at a natural height for your toddler to be able to get on and off independently. This can be used for mealtimes and play, as well as socialising with friends. Your little one will love setting their own table, being able to draw or play at a comfortable level and sitting down for snacktime with their playmate. Your toddler can also help choose where to position their toddler table and chair set in the room, whether it’s in their bedroom, your main living area or taken outside to the garden for a few hours. Toddlers love nothing more than to be busy, and your little one will be thrilled to be able to set up and clear away activities, wiping the table or sweeping up the floor after a messier activity.

Switching from a highchair to kids table and chair sets

How do you know if your little one is ready for kids table and chair sets? The fastest year of your life, everyone knows that the first year of your baby’s life goes by in a flash. It can be hard to believe that your tiny baby is ready for their own table and chair, but the time will come before you know it. If your baby has taken their first steps, they are absolutely ready for their own toddler table and chair set. This usually happens around the age of one, sometimes occurring a few months before or after your child’s first birthday. If your child is confidently sitting and standing on their own, they could also make use of a toddler table and chair set, however, they will need closer supervision and help to get on and off the chair. 

Benefits of using a Montessori table and chair set

Using a Montessori table and chair set provides a range of benefits for your child, from increased autonomy to strengthening their concentration span. Toddlers love nothing more than to help, and they will be delighted to be able to help set up and clear away their favourite activities. By keeping items such as crayons or colouring pencils on their level, they will be able to instigate these activities themselves even if they don’t yet have the vocabulary to ask verbally. You can also position small toys at their height to encourage independent and imaginative play.

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How can a Montessori table and chair set improve mealtimes? 

While most children enjoy mealtimes, some children can find them challenging. This can be for a variety of reasons, from struggling with the unfamiliarity of new tastes and textures to a dislike of being constrained to their high chair or the dining table. Some children are also reluctant to move on from the comfort and familiarity of their milk.  Designed especially to suit your toddler, a Montessori table and chair set could be just what you need to transform your mealtimes. Also known as a weaning table, these kids table and chair sets are designed around the principles of Montessori furniture. Unlike some other toddler furniture, there is no intention to restrain your child, and they can simply get up and down from the table as they wish. Your child will easily be able to indicate that they’re hungry from a young age, simply by sitting at their table or setting up their plate or bowl. They can also get involved in preparing their snacks and using kitchen utensils at a height that’s safe for them.

Try our Montessori ‘Ellipse’ table and chair set which includes two chairs, and can be used in a variety of formats. With the extra seat being ideal for siblings, cousins or friends, this furniture set comes in a natural wood finish to complement your home decor. Also available as part of the same range is our ‘Ellipse’ Montessori toy storage box. This Montessori toy storage box includes a middle divider, which can be especially useful for separating different types of toys or books or arranging craft supplies. It can also be useful for separating items between different age groups, for instance separating books between an older and a younger sibling. Completing the trio is our ‘Ellipse’ Montessori bookcase and Montessori shelves. This set includes three shelves, perfect for displaying your favourite books and toys, or even your little one’s latest artwork! They’ll love being able to find the perfect spot for their most prized possessions. 

The complete «ELLIPSE» collection of Montessori furniture

• Montessori table and chair sets aka weaning table – table and chair for 2 year olds (approx.)
• Montessori toy storage box
• Montessori storage shelf
• Montessori bookshelf

Our Montessori storage shelf «ELLIPSE»

Safety

As always, safety is paramount when it comes to children’s furniture. Don’t encourage your child to use Montessori furniture items before they are ready, and always supervise them closely. At Petite Amélie, our children's furniture is designed with the utmost care and in accordance with the highest safety standards. Your child’s safety is our priority, and it’s important that parents make their homes as safe as possible for their little ones while their child is growing and learning to be independent.