Is Monti Kids still in business?

Technically, no. They announced they were ending their journey as a standalone brand and have transitioned their products and philosophy over to the brand Lalo. You can find similar developmental kits there now.

Are these toys worth the high price tag?

If you value durability and research-backed design, yes. They hold their resale value incredibly well, so you can often get a large chunk of your money back by selling them on a marketplace once your kid outgrows them.

My kid seems bored with these simple toys. Is that normal?

Totally. Montessori toys don't entertain the child; they require the child to work. It might look like 'boredom' to us, but it's often just deep concentration or the child waiting for a challenge that matches their current skill level.

Monti Kids – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Monti Kids

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The gold standard for Montessori baby gear that actually looks good in your living room—if you can still track it down.

Monti Kids

Product

92%

WISE Score

The gold standard for Montessori baby gear that actually looks good in your living room—if you can still track it down.

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Screenwise Verdict

Monti Kids was the ultimate 'I want to do Montessori but I don't have time to research it' solution. It provided beautiful, safe, and genuinely educational tools for the most critical years of brain development.

Since they've merged with Lalo, the original subscription model is gone, but the secondary market for these kits is thriving. If you can find them, they are worth the premium for the durability and the peace of mind that you aren't just buying junk. It's the antithesis of 'disposable' culture.

Age Fit

Specifically designed for the 0-3 crowd. It’s perfect for parents who want to lean into the 'slow' childhood movement before the world of screens and complex plastic sets takes over.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It is hard to get more wholesome than Montessori-inspired wooden toys. No screens, no loud noises, and a focus on natural development and calm, focused play.

Imaginative

While Montessori toys are often designed with a specific developmental task in mind (closed-ended), they build the foundational motor and cognitive skills that fuel later imaginative play.

Safe

High-quality, non-toxic materials designed specifically for infants and toddlers. The brand was known for rigorous safety standards and age-appropriate design.

Enriching

The core of the brand is developmental enrichment. Every item is curated to hit specific milestones like fine motor control, object permanence, and spatial reasoning.

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Why It Might Be Great

Takes the guesswork out of 'educational' toys by aligning everything with real developmental milestones.
High-quality wood and silicone materials that feel much better in the hand than the usual plastic aisle at the big-box store.
Includes guidance for parents so you actually know how to use the toys to support your kid's brain growth.
Aesthetic design that doesn't turn your home into a neon-colored sensory overload zone.

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What to Watch For

The brand has officially ended its standalone journey and merged with Lalo, so original Monti Kids kits are mostly found secondhand or through the Lalo ecosystem now.
Montessori toys are often 'single-purpose,' which some kids find boring if they are used to toys that do 'everything' with lights and sounds.

Conversation Starters

"I noticed you're really concentrating on getting that peg in the hole—how does it feel when it finally fits?"
"Which of these blocks feels the heaviest to you?"
"Can you show me how you think this works?"

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