Below is just a sample of what you will find in The
Joyful Child. However, the Michael Olaf catalogues contain 160 pages
of text and products so we highly recommend that you order your own paper
copy and curl up with it in a peaceful moment instead of spending more
time on the computer!
To order your copy of The Joyful child see: www.michaelolaf.net/ordering.html
To see the Montessori philosophy and practice page of
"The First Year - A Gentle Beginning" go to:
www.michaelolaf.net/1JC1stgentle.html
(At left, a special quiet moment with dad)
The importance of using the topponcino (Italian: to.pon.chi'no) came home to us when the grandfather of our neighbors' tiny infant sat holding his granddaughter securely in his arms and told us that, because of the topponcino, it was the first time in his life he had felt comfortable holding a new grandchild!
The topponcino provides both comfort and security for the newborn as well. It is used to hold, to carry, to hand the baby to another person, or to burp her. When the infant falls asleep in one's arms on a topponcino it is very easy to lay her down without disturbing her all important sleep. It also allows an older sibling to safely and comfortably hold the baby. Even the familiar smell of the constantly-used topponcino comforts the infant.
There are two versions available. The original topponcino is made of 100% cotton batting, hand quilted, covered with unbleached cotton muslin and hand tied to keep the batting from moving. It must be carefully hand washed and air dried. The foam topponcino is made of 1/2" thick rubber foam covered with unbleached cotton muslin. It is also hand tied to keep the cover securely in place. The foam topponcino can be put in the washer and air dried. The topponcino cover is made of fine white cotton with white cotton lace trim. It fits over the mattress securely, in the European pillowcase style. We suggest having two topponcinos and at least 4 covers for a basic layette. The topponcino is 26.5" (67 cm) long.
BT230 Original Topponcino 34.00
Bt232 Foam Topponcino $22.00
BA234 Topponcino Cover $12.00
Other Products include:
BABY PLAY/WORK/EXERCIES MAT
SKIN CARE STARTER KIG (WELEDA, FROM SWITZERLAND)
BABY CARRIER FROM SWEDEN
DIAPER BAG FROM SWEDEN