Montessori learning is a child centered approach to education. Developed by Maria Montessori in 1897. Her observations of mistreatment of the children with mental disorders led her to the creation of her new form of education (Montessori Education)
Montessori learning is at the core free activity within a "prepared environment". Each stage of learning is modeled from natural human development.
The First 3 Months
DIY Montessori
Toys (or tools) for the first few months are fairly simple to DIY with some construction paper, string and some things laying around the house you can keep your baby entertained and learning.
Gobbi Mobile Tutorial - from mainly Montessori
Gobbi Mobile Tutorial - using yarn pom poms
High Contract Cards [FREE] Printable
Purchase-able Montessori
However, if your just not a DIY-er then the following links are for you! Just click on the picture to be directed to purchase. Most products I have linked are available at Walmart, Target, or Amazon... mostly Amazon.
The mobiles
You can purchase a set of all the Montessori mobile from Amazon for $125 + $12 shipping. They are about the same price on etsy.
Or you can purchase the monikids activity gym (wooden gym) + mobiles + a few more 0-3 month toys from amazon for $297
Toys for the first Month: vision
Toys for Month 1-2: vision + hands
You may notice your baby stating to bat at things. Give them something to swing at that makes noise when they hit it.
Toys for Month 2-3: hand discovery
You baby is now learning they can move and control their hands. They are not too god at controlling them yet but not only do they still love to swing and grab at toys they want to explore their hands and fingers. Meaning, putting them in their mouth. At this age, babies use their mouth for discovery. Everything they are exploring gets tested out with their mouth.