The Piece of Furniture You Never Knew You Needed! Perfect in Keeping Kids Busy

The Piece of Furniture You Never Knew You Needed! Perfect in Keeping Kids Busy

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Spending time together in the kitchen can be fun and educational at the same time for both parents and toddlers – but only with the right tools!

Introducing the ALTA – Asia’s first learning tower by children’s premium designer furniture brand Lou Lou James.

Utilising the Montessori approach to encourage kids to do real-world chores from an early age, the ALTA is the perfect tool to help toddlers develop useful skills and supports their instinct to do things independently.[1]

For parents everywhere, the early years of toddlerhood, although some of the most joyful and memorable years for them and their child, can also quickly turn into a stressful, mess-filled time. This is the time when children grow by leaps and bounds physically and mentally, along with development of fine motor skills and tremendous intellectual, social, and emotional changes. As soon as they are old enough to walk, most children start to want to participate in every activity the parents partake in.

During this trying time, parents are encouraged to empower and support them in participating in simple daily tasks by granting them little “jobs” around the household as well as teaching them how to complete these tasks.

 

 

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“We often say that we are “keeping them busy”, but it’s actually more than that. We, as parents, are building their self-confidence and esteem when we enable them to complete tasks at just the right level of challenge, especially now that pre-schools aren’t open and learning has gone virtual. A lot of children now are stuck at home with their parents, leading to families having to adjust their routines and come up with various activities to make sure that their children stay engaged. From doing fun arts and crafts activities, to placing silverware in the dishwasher, to brushing their own teeth, children thrive when they have the opportunity to practice their life skills,” says Esty James, founder of the Lou Lou James brand.

 

A learning tower is a safe stool that elevates toddlers to the level of a kitchen counter, a sink or a dining table, allowing parents to include them in their daily chores. Unlike regular step stools, a learning tower is adjustable in height and comes with varying levels of side support and features to prevent children from falling off.

Aside from providing a safe space for children to explore and participate in all sorts of brain stimulating activities at their own pace without interruption from parents, it also allows parents the opportunity to leave their children unattended for an extended period of time. The ALTA allows toddlers to benefit from individual playtime as they stay immersed and engaged, even if they are right next to you.

 

 

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Esty, who’s also a Creative Brand Director for an interior styling company, started Lou Lou James in March 2020, in order to offer young and expectant parents a platform to get sleek, stylish and functional fixtures and collectibles for their children.

Lou Lou James’ latest re-created ALTA Edition 3.0 Signature is made from engineered wood (MDF) and features redeveloped steps’ insert grooves, and is carefully handcrafted to prevent wood shrinkage or expansion due to heat and moisture. It also has lower and wider ground level fixed for convenient self-climbing flexibility. Each ALTA also features an exclusive trademarked logo imprinted to certify product authenticity.

 

“The ALTA is more than just another piece of furniture. It serves as a tool to create memories and build bonds between parents and child, and it encourages independent learning, and daily discipline order. As a mother of two myself, having the ALTA at home has been a massive help to me and it’s enjoyed by my children too,” adds Esty.

 

The ALTA is safe to be used by children as early as 18 months, up to 6 or 7 years old, allowing them to participate and join parents in completing chores from an early year. Apart from the ALTA, Lou Lou James has also been actively expanding the brand’s offerings and services to include child-friendly kitchen and baking utensils, pouffe cushions, in-house apparel production, and a colourful flashcard set from the Mini School collection.

Available on online platforms such as Lazada and GrabMart, apart from its own website, Lou Lou James has found its way into the homes of many new families across the country nationwide.

For more information on the ALTA as well as other Lou Lou James luxury fittings, please head over to https://louloujames.com/.

 

[1] https://www.fundacionmontessori.org/the-montessori-method.htm