Montessori at Home with your 12-18 month old baby Your child now can move freely, it is time to secure your home, but allow as little restriction as possible. Make it safe and accessible. Set up a few baskets in different parts of your home with objects for your child to discover, touch, smell, taste. Baskets should be easy to access and reach. All items should be natural and able to grasp Wooden items – wooden spoon, wooden animal shape Play fruit and vegetables Balls of various texture Rattles Musical instruments Hairbrush, mirror, comb Talk with your child –