Diy pikler triangle

First off… what IS a Pikler triangle? And how in the world do you pronounce that word?! The word is like “PICK-ler” and it is named after Dr. Emmi Pikler, a Hungarian pediatrician who created the triangle as a climbing structure to allow children to explore their body’s boundaries and respond to the natural need […]

Hubby built a Pikler shortly before the girls were born, neither of us realizing all the ways we would use it. It has been fantastic! We've used it to hang mobiles when they were newborns along with silks and other fabrics for them to feel and pull. Once they started to army crawl, we used it to create obstacle courses and hanging a blanket has made for a great tunnel and fort. Lately, they are starting to use it to stand. For Easter, Hubby made them a ramp to accompany their Pikler…

Why Pikler Triangle is a great toy for your toddler. What is it, where to buy it, how to make it and what can you do with it.

Pikler triangles are great for busy toddlers, but whether your kids are too big, you have a small space, or you have a low budget, here are the perfect alternative climbing toys for you!

You have seen the beautifully designed Pikler triangle and you understand its benefits for infant and child development. You are ready to buy one, make one, or you already own one, but then the concern comes about what if your child doesn’t want to climb, gets too big to climb, or loses interest in climbing. […]

Want to add a ramp to your pikler triangle or arch? It is super easy to build a wooden climbing wall style ramp - here is how to do it yourself!

How to DIY an affordable Pikler Triangle: An IKEA Hack. Turning an IKEA crib into a climbing triangle.

This post goes out to my husband! He has spent countless hours learning how to woodwork and building shelves, kitchen helpers, floor beds, and Pikler triangles for our family and others. Now he has so kindly spent many more hours putting together these step-by-step, incredibly detailed plans for tho

Build your own DIY Pikler Triangle with these easy to follow printable PDF plans, accompanied by a full video and photo tutorial!

How to Make a Foldable Pikler Triangle (climbing Frame): Emmi Pikler was a Hungarian Pediatrician who developed a new theory of child development in the 1930s/40s, based on allowing the child to move freely and develop at his or her own pace. (Magda Gerber, who founded RIE - the parenting philosophy to w…