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		<title>My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 09:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="409" data-end="681">After my second pregnancy, I was looking for more than just a fitness class — I needed a space where I could reconnect with my body, especially my pelvic floor. That’s when I found <strong data-start="590" data-end="633">Yessica’s MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor course in Leinfelden</strong>, right in front of my door step basically, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed.</p>
<p class="" data-start="683" data-end="1076">The course starts with the basics: understanding the different layers of the pelvic floor and learning how something as simple as abdominal breathing can support both activation and relaxation. It’s informative as well as empowering.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1078" &#8230; 

<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/05/15/pelvic-floor-course-leinfelden/">My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="" data-start="409" data-end="681">After my second pregnancy, I was looking for more than just a fitness class — I needed a space where I could reconnect with my body, especially my pelvic floor. That’s when I found <strong data-start="590" data-end="633">Yessica’s MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor course in Leinfelden</strong>, right in front of my door step basically, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed.</p>
<p class="" data-start="683" data-end="1076">The course starts with the basics: understanding the different layers of the pelvic floor and learning how something as simple as abdominal breathing can support both activation and relaxation. It’s informative as well as empowering.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1078" data-end="1407">We trained together as a group, supporting each other and sharing experiences — and yes, babies were welcome, too! I felt incredibly safe, understood, and well-guided throughout the sessions. Yessica creates such a warm and inclusive atmosphere, and the fact that the course is held <strong><em data-start="1358" data-end="1377">mainly in English</em> </strong>makes it accessible for everyone, locals and expats. So maybe you don&#8217;t only find your strengt again or the one or other new mom friend 🙂</p>
<p class="" data-start="1409" data-end="1601">The class is perfect for anyone who’s been cleared by their doctor for pelvic floor training 6 to 10 weeks after giving birth and wants to gently regain strength in a supportive group setting.</p>
<p data-start="1409" data-end="1601">Yessica is a wonderful warm and understanding person. As she has been living in Cape Town, South Africa, before she started her family, she knows how demanding expat life can be thus she has a very open ear for everything international</p>
<h2 data-start="1603" data-end="1622">Practical info about the Pelvic Floor course:</h2>
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<p class="" data-start="1625" data-end="1665"><strong data-start="1625" data-end="1634">When:</strong> The next course in English starts on Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, 6 Sessions</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1668" data-end="1735"><strong data-start="1668" data-end="1678">Where:</strong> Maybachstraße 9, 70771 Leinfelden-E. (with changing rooms and showers available)</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1738" data-end="1816"><strong data-start="1738" data-end="1756">What to bring:</strong> Comfortable clothes, clean indoor shoes, a towel, and water</p>
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<li data-start="1736" data-end="1816"><strong>Costs:</strong> 90 Euro<em> (Please note that the course is not covered by German health insurance as this is not your &#8220;normal&#8221; postnatal workout)</em></li>
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<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11683 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg" alt="Yessica runs an English pelvis floor postnatal course in Leinfelden, close to Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pelvis-floor-course-with-Yessica-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a>You can get in touch with Yessica via <strong><a href="mailto:info@mami-gesundheit.de">email</a></strong> or through the contact form on her <a href="https://www.mami-gesundheit.de/kontakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>website</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063">If you&#8217;re in the area and looking for a thoughtful, well-rounded way to reconnect with your body postpartum, I can genuinely recommend this course from personal experience. You’ll leave each session feeling stronger — physically and emotionally.</p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><strong>More information</strong></p>
<p data-start="1818" data-end="2063"><a href="https://www.mami-gesundheit.de/kopie-von-mein-angebot-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Yessica&#8217;s website www.mami-gesundheit.de</strong></em></a> (only in German but the course will be held mainly in English)</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/05/15/pelvic-floor-course-leinfelden/">My Experience with &#8220;MAMI-Fit Pelvic Floor Course&#8221; in Leinfelden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re a new parent living in Stuttgart—or you&#8217;re about to become one—you might be feeling a mix of joy, exhaustion, and a hundred questions you didn’t even know you had. Add being far from family and your usual support network into the mix, and yeah… it’s a lot.</p>
<p>So when I heard about this upcoming Postnatal Retreat hosted by Westality on May 3rd at the Marriott in Sindelfingen, from my friend Martina, who will contribute as a breath work teacher, it really caught my eye.</p>
<p> What is Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat all about? </p>
<p>It’s a one-day event designed for both new and expecting parents. Think gentle &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/04/24/westalitys-postnatal-retreat-for-expats-in-stuttgart/">Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re a new parent living in Stuttgart—or you&#8217;re about to become one—you might be feeling a mix of joy, exhaustion, and a hundred questions you didn’t even know you had. Add being far from family and your usual support network into the mix, and yeah… it’s a lot.</p>
<p>So when I heard about this upcoming <b>Postnatal Retreat hosted by Westality</b> on <b>May 3rd</b> at the Marriott in Sindelfingen, from my friend Martina, who will contribute as a breath work teacher, it really caught my eye.</p>
<h2><b>What is Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat all about?</b></h2>
<p>It’s a one-day event designed for both new and expecting parents. Think gentle yoga, breathing techniques, workshops on things like nutrition, mental health, parenting, and even a space specifically for dads to connect. There’s no pressure to have it all together—just a chance to breathe, move your body a bit, and talk to people who get what you’re going through.</p>
<figure id="attachment_11669" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11669" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-11669 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="An overview over the event timeline at Marriot Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Postpartum-retreat-marriott-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11669" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Credit: WestalityWay</figcaption></figure>
<h2>The timeline in a nutshell</h2>
<p>The Westality Postnatal Retreat begins with a welcoming session, followed by a morning on postnatal health, nutrition, mental well-being, special relaxing massageand introductions.</p>
<p>Midday brings expert-led workshops on cooking workshops, breathwork and fitness with baby with lunch and casual networking in between.</p>
<p>The afternoon includes special breakout sessions—like one just for dads—and opportunities to connect with local wellness providers. The day wraps up with a group reflection and grounding practice.</p>
<p>The vibe seems very down-to-earth. It’s not about being the &#8220;perfect&#8221; parent, but rather about taking a day to check in with yourself and maybe connect with others going through similar things.</p>
<h2>Why it is a treat for Expat parents in and around Stuttgart</h2>
<figure id="attachment_11671" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11671" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11671 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="A postpartum retreat for Expat mums and dads in Stuttgart." width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Expat-postpartum-retreat-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11671" class="wp-caption-text">Photo Credit: Becca Allen</figcaption></figure>
<p>When you’re parenting in a foreign country, it’s easy to feel like you&#8217;re doing it all on your own. This retreat can be a gentle way to find a bit of community, learn something useful, and  just have a few hours to focus on you.</p>
<h2><b>Details at a glance:</b></h2>
<p><b>When</b>: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025</p>
<p><b>Time</b>: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM</p>
<p><b>Where</b>: Stuttgart Marriott Hotel, Sindelfingen</p>
<p><b>Tickets</b>: There are different options, including a half-day pass</p>
<p><strong>Litte extra</strong>: All attendees will have a chance to win prizes as Melissa&#8217;s nutrition consultation and Mom &amp; Baby Petite Photoshoot by Becca Allen Photography.</p>
<p>If you end up going, let me know!</p>
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<h2><strong>More information</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://westalityway.com/postnatalretreat" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong> Westalityway Postnatal Retreat</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/westalityway/profilecard/?igsh=MTV1MmtxaHZncjdxZQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Westalityway on Instagram</strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/926451869686159/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A561136066304607%7D%7D%5D%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Westalityway on Facebook</strong></em></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2025/04/24/westalitys-postnatal-retreat-for-expats-in-stuttgart/">Westality&#8217;s Postnatal Retreat for Expats in Stuttgart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Back after baby break</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello wonderful reader. It&#8217;s been a while—actually, more than two years—since I last posted here. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago, and in others, like the blink of an eye. A lot has happened since then, the biggest being the birth of my second child. As any parent can imagine, life with a newborn (and an older sibling) is an incredible, beautiful whirlwind. But what I didn&#8217;t fully anticipate was how overwhelming everything would become.</p>
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<p>At first, I thought I’d be able to balance it all. It worked well after I had my first child back in 2019. I started working &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2024/09/26/back-after-baby-break/">Back after baby break</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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<p>Hello wonderful reader. It&#8217;s been a while—actually, more than two years—since I last posted here. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago, and in others, like the blink of an eye. A lot has happened since then, the biggest being the birth of my second child. As any parent can imagine, life with a newborn (and an older sibling) is an incredible, beautiful whirlwind. But what I didn&#8217;t fully anticipate was how overwhelming everything would become.</p>
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<p>At first, I thought I’d be able to balance it all. It worked well after I had my first child back in 2019. I started working on the blog and hosting  language courses when the little one was 3 months old. So I assumed, it would be the same way with baby number 2. I figured I’d take a short break, soak in those precious moments with my baby, and then get back to work. But life had other plans. As much as I wanted to be &#8220;productive,&#8221; the reality was that I felt constantly overwhelmed. Between sleepless nights, the daily demands of a growing family, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a mom of two, I quickly realized that something had to give. And that something was work.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11625 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg" alt="After 2 years I am blogging again on Living in Stuttgart." width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-on-living-in-Stuttgart-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>For the past two years, my focus has been on my family, and I don&#8217;t regret it for a second. I needed to be present, not just physically, but emotionally. My family needed me, and if I’m being honest, I needed that time too. I needed to figure out how to navigate this new chapter in my life and prioritize what really mattered.</p>
<p>But now, things are starting to shift. My little one is a bit more independent, and I’ve finally found a rhythm in the chaos. It’s not perfect—far from it—but it’s manageable. And most importantly, I feel like myself again. I have energy, drive, and the creative spark that had been dormant for a while.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">So, here I am, ready to dive back in. I’m excited to reconnect with my work, my passions, and of course, all of you. It’s going to be a journey, but one I’m eager to take. I can’t wait to share more with you soon. And – from the bottom of my heart –  thank you for sticking around and for your patience.</span></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to fresh starts and new energy!</p>
<h2>Living in Stuttgart &#8211; lookout</h2>
<p>I have been blogging about the highlights and hidden gems of Stuttgart for over 10 years now. Before kids my life looked different than it does now. I loved to indulge in the many events Stuttgart has to offer. I went out to try new bars or restaurants frequently. Now, with two kids under 6, I spend a lot of time on playgrounds and in the nature. So as a logical consequence, the contend of this blog will shift a bit, too. I am planning new projects and topics at the moment so stay tuned.</p>
<p><strong>Before I go, I’d love to hear from all of you who are fellow parents: How do you balance family life and work? Was it easy for you to get back to work after your baby break or was a it a bit of a struggle for you, too? </strong>Let’s chat in the comments!</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</title>
		<link>https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys, it&#8217;s been a while. I am approaching the end of my second pregnancy in Stuttgart and thought it is definitely time for another update here on the blog.</p>
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<p>Maybe you remember my last post back in November 2021, where I shared the news that we are expecting or second baby (if not, <strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/05/life-update-part-ii-big-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can find it here</a></strong>.) Ever since I haven&#8217;t been much active, blogging-wise. And I have missed it so much. I love sharing my love for Stuttgart with you guys, keeping you up to date about what&#8217;s going on and giving some local tips.</p>
<p> Pregnant in Stuttgart: &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/">Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys, it&#8217;s been a while. I am approaching the end of my second pregnancy in Stuttgart and thought it is definitely time for another update here on the blog.</p>
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<p>Maybe you remember my last post back in November 2021, where I shared the news that we are expecting or second baby (if not, <strong><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/05/life-update-part-ii-big-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can find it here</a></strong>.) Ever since I haven&#8217;t been much active, blogging-wise. And I have missed it so much. I love sharing my love for Stuttgart with you guys, keeping you up to date about what&#8217;s going on and giving some local tips.</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart: Maternity sickness and co.</h2>
<p>But this second pregnancy has been really tough. I can count the weeks were I felt healthy and strong on one hand. It all started with a severe maternity sickness that lastet for over 10 (ten!!) weeks and on most days I only managed to leave the bed to go to the bathroom to throw up. I felt extremely weak and miserable.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11606 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1.jpg" alt="maternity sickness" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>And when the maternity sickness started to fade away, the Kita bug season started. I caught every single infection our little girl brought home from her playgroup. And while she suffered from it just a few days, every single one hit me quite hard. I guess that&#8217;s because your immune system is low during pregnancy. So in the end I had five infections that lastet between one and two weeks each. Ufff&#8230;.</p>
<p>Well, and the third trimester brought the normal tiredness and pregnancy problems that it holds in stock for most moms-to-be. I could sleep all day but after one hour of lying down either my hips hurt or I need to get up to pee &#8211; or both 😀</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart: Balancing work, family and health</h2>
<p>So I had to make a decision where to step down a bit in order to manage my energy level throughout my pregnancy as well as I could. Obviously there is the little one and she is priority number one.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11602 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg" alt="being pregnant in Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Then there are my clients: my <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/german-conversation-group-in-stuttgart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>German conversation group clients</strong></em></a> as well as the clients that book my <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/services-for-expats-in-stuttgart/local-buddy-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Local Buddy Service</strong></em></a>. I didn&#8217;t want to let down any of them so it was a priority to keep on working with them for as long as I could. So the only part of my work I could cut short was the blog. My heart was bleeding.</p>
<p>Now, as I am approaching the end of the pregnancy, I am super nervous and excited to find out how life as a mom of two will be. I talked a lot to friends how already have more than one kid, I read books about raising siblings (I am the only child in my family so I have no personal experiences!) and did as much research as I could about what to expect the first days and weeks. But of course you can prepare yourself that much but in the end your reality might be very different to everything you are expecting. So I try to be as relaxed (haha, as if! :-)) and open to everything that comes our way as I can.</p>
<h2>Pregnant in Stuttgart in times of Covid &#8211; let&#8217;s talk about mental health for a second&#8230;</h2>
<p>During this second pregnancy I was not only feeling miserable because of the sicknesses. I was very low at some points mentally too. And I think it is very important to talk about that openly. When you follow influencer moms on Social Media you can get the impression mom life is super easy. They look happy on every picture, dressed up as if they do nothing all day but brush their hair and put on make up. BUT THAT&#8217;S NOT REAL! Well, maybe for some moms it is and bless them, they are lucky. But it is not the reality for others, me included. Mom life can be tough. Being a pregnant mom can be much tougher. Being a pregnant mom in the middle of a pandemic&#8230; well, I found it extremely hard and I have learned from many conversations that I am not the only one. So that&#8217;s why I want to address this topic here on the blog.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11607 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg" alt="maternity depression during covid" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>My friend Anne from <a href="https://www.fannetasticfood.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>fannetastic food</strong></em></a> (who had shared a <a href="https://www.fannetasticfood.com/virtual-coffee-date-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>very open post about life as a new mom of two</strong></em></a> on her blog a while ago) has sent me two really helpful books: <strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3DryVy6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waiting for Birdy</a></strong> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3wSwpjh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Motherwhelmed</strong></em></a> [both affiliate links to amazon]. They both deal with exactly the topics I am dealing with myself at the moment. There were many, MANY times during this second pregnancy where I felt totally overwhelmed (or let&#8217;s say motherwhelmed :-)). The sicknesses, the Covid situation that made it hard to meet other people, my work&#8230; everything just seemed too much sometimes. Talking to friends and reading those books helped me tremendously. It made me see that I am not the only one who is struggling during her second pregnancy, especially in times of Covid. If you are in a similar situation I can only recommend talking about it! With friends, family members and professionals. I also included my midwife at some point, when I was really really low.</p>
<p>Mom life is tough. Period. We don&#8217;t need to pretend we aren&#8217;t struggling when in reality we really are. Speaking openly about how you&#8217;re feeling doesn&#8217;t only help you and your situation. It also helps others as it takes away the pressure to be the perfect mom on the outside when at the same side, you&#8217;re burned out on the inside. So this is a big YES to more honesty on blogs and social media! We moms are great! But we are allowed to feel motherwhelmed, tired, sad&#8230; you name it, from time to time!</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11604 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg" alt="baby belly heart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>Outlook on life as a mom of two</h2>
<p>This hasn&#8217;t been your usual &#8220;oh pregnancy is SO great and wonderful&#8221; post, has it 🙂 I have to admit myself that I feel a bit sad when I think about this pregnancy and that it wasn&#8217;t as joyful and easy as my first one was. I have a bit of a bad conscience towards the baby because I feel he deserves the best and that also includes a happy pregnancy. It is a bit crazy, I know 🙂 But on the other hand I am SO happy and thankful for this pregnancy because it will bring this little boy into our lives. The most amazing gift life can give you. And yes, I am nervous about how life will be with two kids. My heart starts bleeding when I think of my little girl feeling jealous or sad because she isn&#8217;t the center of everything anymore once the baby is there. But at the same time I am SO grateful and happy for her that she does not have to grow up as the only child. You see, I have very mixed and confusing feelings here 🙂 But I know that everything will turn out great in the end. And that&#8217;s why I can&#8217;t wait for this little boy to arrive in our lives and for us to start this new chapter!</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11605 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg" alt="stuttgart pregnancy family" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>Workwise, I really really hope I will find my strength and creativity again in late spring or summer to start blogging on a regular basis again. I have SO many ideas for new posts 🙂 Next to my weekly articles about what&#8217;s up in Stuttgart I would like to share more insider tips and also more tips especially for families. And then there is the guide book &#8220;Highlights and Hidden Gems of Stuttgart&#8221; on which I am working FOR AGES and which is nearly finished. So I hope I can publish it this summer! Stay tuned for that, it will be awesome! Packed with SO MANY insider tips, many of them are not even known by most locals.</p>
<p>If you have read until here: you are amazing, thank you 🙂 If you are a mom of two or more or pregnant at the moment and can relate to some of the experiences I wrote about today, please feel free to share your thoughts with me in the comments.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11603 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg" alt="kissing baby belly Stuttgart" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>And to all moms out there: We&#8217;ve got this! Chaka! 🙂</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2022/03/31/pregnancy-stuttgart/">Pregnancy update: Pregnant in Stuttgart with baby # 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Today I would like to introduce a company that is very dear to me: <em><strong><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gravidamiga</a></strong></em>. Gravidamiga offers services that you don&#8217;t find very often in Stuttgart: services in English for expecting moms and new moms in Stuttgart and the area.</p>
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<p>Being pregnant is always an emotional rollercoaster. But being pregnant or a new mom in a foreign country &#8211; oh boy. Kira Neumann and Dr. Christine Krämer noticed that even though there are many groups, courses etc. for German moms, moms that don&#8217;t speak the language have &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/03/english-speaking-moms-in-stuttgart-by-gravidamiga/">Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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<p>Today I would like to introduce a company that is very dear to me: <em><strong><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gravidamiga</a></strong></em>. Gravidamiga offers services that you don&#8217;t find very often in Stuttgart: services in English for expecting moms and new moms in Stuttgart and the area.</p>
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<p>Being pregnant is always an emotional rollercoaster. But being pregnant or a new mom in a foreign country &#8211; oh boy. Kira Neumann and Dr. Christine Krämer noticed that even though there are many groups, courses etc. for German moms, moms that don&#8217;t speak the language have to look hard to find a place of support. So they founded Gravidamiga.</p>
<p>Their services include pregnancy yoga, birth preparation, mom meetups, introducing solids workshops and much more. Some courses that are coming up this November in Stuttgart are:</p>
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<li><a href="https://expatwomentogether.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Me Time for Mom</strong></em></a>. A great way to meet other moms, relax a bit and become creative. In this 3 hour workshop on <strong>November 13</strong> you will find your Mojo again, relax and rewind while practicing some yoga and learn about German Christmas traditions and even make your own Advent wreath.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/detail/221/18.11.2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>Let&#8217;s socialize &#8211; Gravidamiga goes neighborhood</strong></em></a>. On <strong>November 18</strong> you will visit two fun places for parents and kids in Stuttgart-Vaihingen: My Pilates Place and Children&#8217;s English Library</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.gravidamiga.com/en/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11587 size-full" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111.jpg" alt="Gravidamiga" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Design-ohne-Titel-111-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>I have been in touch with Gravidamiga for years and always point out the one or other event in my monthly &#8220;What&#8217;s-up-in-Stuttgart&#8221;-posts. Today I thought it is time to fully introduce this lovely company to you 🙂</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/11/03/english-speaking-moms-in-stuttgart-by-gravidamiga/">Support for English speaking moms in Stuttgart by Gravidamiga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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		<title>My 4 favorite short excursions for small children in Stuttgart</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the weekend is approaching I thought I share my 4 favorite excursions for small children in Stuttgart and the area. Maybe you will find some inspiration for your next trip 🙂</p>
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<p>We try to go on an &#8220;adventure&#8221; every week. This doesn&#8217;t have to be something super special but it takes us out of the area where we live and exposes us to new impressions and experiences. Here come my favorite places to go at the moment.</p>
<p> 1 &#8211; Camels at Weil im Schönbuch </p>
<p>We LOVE to visit the camels at <a href="http://www.kamele-weil-im-schoenbuch.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>camel farm Weil im Schönbuch</strong></em></a>. It is a &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the weekend is approaching I thought I share my 4 favorite excursions for small children in Stuttgart and the area. Maybe you will find some inspiration for your next trip 🙂</p>
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<p>We try to go on an &#8220;adventure&#8221; every week. This doesn&#8217;t have to be something super special but it takes us out of the area where we live and exposes us to new impressions and experiences. Here come my favorite places to go at the moment.</p>
<h2>1 &#8211; Camels at Weil im Schönbuch</h2>
<p>We LOVE to visit the camels at <a href="http://www.kamele-weil-im-schoenbuch.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>camel farm Weil im Schönbuch</strong></em></a>. It is a lovely hike from the car park to the enclosure. Most of the trails are paved. Only a short part leads you down to a small pond isn&#8217;t paved but it is manageable with the stroller, too.</p>
<p>It is an easy 3 km walk that takes us around 1.5 hours to complete (with a snack break on a bench and a stop at the enclosure to check out the camels). You even pass the pretty tree top houses of <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjL4tqGs7LxAhWF0bIKHQvTAZYYABAAGgJscg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQeD2vnbtuOUO9qAhk98wD2dQImUOfECJmFq6o0MpsP45OaquOZ3OT_m1YELWNgMW2flhmvPOoUavO3Ru0aU5ltcj&amp;sig=AOD64_2VE2JM_Kb2pZrurzIoFMhvLbbQBA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwix3c-Gs7LxAhXa_7sIHVZvAsUQ0Qx6BAgCEAE&amp;dct=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Oase Weil</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>At the moment this is our most favorite excursion for small children in Stuttgart. Here comes a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/93BnogX3WVa8SJtZ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>link to google maps</strong></em></a> .</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11544" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg" alt="camel weil im Schoenbuch" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/camel-weil-im-Schoenbuch-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>2 &#8211; The beginning of Herzog-Jäger-Trail at Waldenbuch</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.herzog-jaeger-pfad.de/start" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Herzog-Jäger-Pfad</strong> </em></a>is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the area. It even got rewarded &#8220;Premium Hiking Trail&#8221;. The whole trail covers 13 km and is thus way to long for our little one. But we like doing just the beginning of it and ad our own little extra loop which brings us to a small historic house.</p>
<p>At first you walk through the forest and then you you arrive at a large meadow with wild flowers. Perfect for kids to go explore. There is even a huge Sequoya/Redwood Tree close by. Quite a sight for little children 🙂</p>
<p>Here comes a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/iaLWxWTGahPADvfCA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>link to google maps</strong> </em></a>that shows you how we walk.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11545" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg" alt="waldenbuch hiking child" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waldenbuch-hiking-child-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>3 &#8211; Donkey Mill at Leinfelden-Echterdingen</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.eselsmuehle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Eselsmühle</strong></em></a> (Donkey Mill) at Musberg/Leinfelden-Echterdingen is one of our all-time favorites. It is a short walk from the car park on a paved road to the mill. There you find donkeys and chicken as well as a little shop with organic produces and a café.</p>
<p>Here comes the <em><strong><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/AZr6jjShFW7BVQ4T7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link to google maps</a></strong></em>.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11543" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg" alt="child at Eselsmuehle" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/child-at-Eselsmuehle-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<h2>4 &#8211; Wilhelma &#8211; Stuttgart&#8217;s zoo and botanical garden</h2>
<p>A zoo is always a good idea 🙂 The <a href="https://www.wilhelma.de/nc/en/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Wilhelma</strong></em></a> in Stuttgart is not only a zoo but also a botanical garden with thousands of beautiful plants and flowers. Plus, the historic buildings will enchant you as well.</p>
<p>After it was closed for such a long time because of covid I was super eager to go there with the little one two weeks ago. And what can I say, even though the weather wasn&#8217;t great we still had a wonderful time. As always 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11547" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg" alt="wilhelma stuttgart kids" width="1200" height="750" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids.jpg 1200w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-300x188.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wilhelma-stuttgart-kids-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p>These are our 4 favorite outings for small children in Stuttgart. What are yours?</p>
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		<title>Part two of my room tour of our German kids room</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>After I have started showing you the <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/03/19/kids-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>play shelf in my last post</strong></em></a> I will now turn around and introduce you the rest of our German kids room.</p>
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<p><em>[Post with amazon affiliate links* and other links to shops where I bought the furniture and decoration of our German kids room.]</em></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s start with these cute <strong>wardrobes</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11451" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg" alt="German kids room" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></p>
<p>Aren&#8217;t they adorable! At first I thought they resemble little houses but then &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/03/30/german-kids-room/">Part two of my room tour of our German kids room</a> appeared first on <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com">Living in Stuttgart</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After I have started showing you the <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/03/19/kids-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>play shelf in my last post</strong></em></a> I will now turn around and introduce you the rest of our German kids room.</p>
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<p><em>[Post with amazon affiliate links* and other links to shops where I bought the furniture and decoration of our German kids room.]</em></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s start with these cute <strong>wardrobes</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11451" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg" alt="German kids room" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Snapseed-7-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></p>
<p>Aren&#8217;t they adorable! At first I thought they resemble little houses but then I noticed they look like changing rooms how you find them in sea towns. One thing I didn&#8217;t like about them tough is that the mechanism of how you attach the &#8220;roof&#8221; to the wardrobe isn&#8217;t working a 100 percent. The screws are somewhat to long or so for the wardrobe and can damage the surface a bit. We <a href="https://www.baur.de/p/vipack-jugendzimmerset-casami-set-3tlg/AKLBB1104741110?ActionID=373&amp;AffiliateID=Google%7CProduktanzeigen_Wohnen_CSS&amp;IWL=248&amp;NUMSArt=40131141&amp;NUMSArtPc=40131142&amp;Name=1032350757%7Csearch-css-ma%7Cc%7C20738309-0%7CDESKTOP_kinderzimmer_jugendzimmer_M%7Cvipack&amp;P1=MTA3OTU%3D&amp;WKZ=69&amp;cstm1=373_20738309-0&amp;et_uk=7a4758f7651a48b4b7f4026723a59039&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu7HttrDE7wIVRflRCh1b6Q01EAQYAyABEgK_i_D_BwE&amp;kid=c&amp;mlid=wohnen&amp;sku=2073830995-0&amp;utm_content=wohnen_css#sku=2073830995-0&amp;els=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>bought them online here</strong></em></a> but I just noticed that the price has increased in the last months&#8230;</p>
<p>The <strong>drawer</strong> on the left is actually an old one from our bedroom. It is an <a href="https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/malm-kommode-mit-3-schubladen-eichenfurnier-weiss-lasiert-80403564/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>IKEA  Malm</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>What I love the most about this corner of the room are the <strong>colorful dots</strong>. They are wall tattoos and easy to remove once the little one doesn&#8217;t like them anymore one day. As soon as I have put them up, they have changed the whole atmosphere of this part of the room, making it joyful and cozy. I found them <a href="https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/663921566/handdrawn-dots-aufkleber-wahlen-sie-ihre" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>here on etsy</strong></em></a> and simply ordered three different colors.</p>
<p>The<strong> lamp with the lion head</strong> on the drawer is the newest accessory of the German kids room. I actually <a href="https://www.vertbaudet.de/nachttischlampe-fur-kinderzimmer-lowe-beige.htm?ProductId=703080092&amp;FiltreCouleur=6310&amp;FiltreTaille=ONE%20SIZE&amp;cmpid=SEA_GS_CSS_SSC_HMC&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkquGHIgXjbbSlw8eUNu50dMjohHzb1fXVGg9ku4L9LVRg2YaSTRPgBoCgwQQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>ordered it online</strong></em></a> on my birthday so it is more a present for me then for her 🙂</p>
<p>OK, let&#8217;s move on the the next wall&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11452" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-scaled.jpg" alt="German kids room bed" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-300x225.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-768x576.jpg 768w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1272-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></p>
<p>As I have mentioned in my last post, the little one doesn&#8217;t sleep in her own <strong>bed</strong> yet (it is used for reading books in it at the moment:-)). But when she decides to do so she will have her own little house to sleep in 🙂 This bed is very low so it is easy for her to climb in and out by herself. There is also a &#8220;fence&#8221; which is half as long als the length of the bed that we can attach to it on the open side to prevent her from falling out at night. We simply put a blanked on top of the bed to make it even more cozy. I found this beauty on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/OakoDenmark" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>etsy</strong></em></a>, too, but unfortunately the shop doesn&#8217;t seem to sell it anymore.</p>
<p>The little<em><strong> bunny flying</strong></em> away with a balloon is a wall tattoo, too. I found it on <a href="https://amzn.to/3tMJPZo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>amazon</strong></em></a> [affiliate link]. However, we didn&#8217;t use the stars that come with it but ordered golden dots from this<a href="https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/678856277/wandtattoo-tupfen-dots-bunt-rund" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong> etsy shop</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The <strong>seat</strong> is an old one from our former living room. It is an <a href="https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/ektorp-sessel-blekinge-weiss-s19326555/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>IKEA Ektorp</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11453" src="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-scaled.jpg" alt="kids room in Germany" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-300x225.jpg 300w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-768x576.jpg 768w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://living-in-stuttgart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1273-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></p>
<p>Next to the seat we have a little Montessori inspired <strong>book shelf</strong>. All the books face the little one when she is standing in front of her shelf so it easy for her to find the book she wants to look at. We bought it<a href="https://www.babymarkt.de/pinolino-kinder-buecherregal-mit-rollen-lasse-grau-a283017.html?a=b&amp;pred=DERPRO%2CDERPCA%2CDERPLA%2CDERP003%2C&amp;c=p_aw%2Cp_2_aw%2Cp_3_aw%2Cp_akt_pla%2C&amp;fdcampaign=feed/de/14441/googleshoppingint/A283017&amp;adword=Google/PLA_AW_Topseller_d_t&amp;RefID=PLA_DE0001_PLA_AW_Topseller_d_t&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkn48Q0n5M5caBT3pZ07GpxfW-qojgwKsf5aIphZaxjjV5xDZPzf6IhoCvIwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong> online here</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>In the middle of the room we have an activity area. The <strong>mats</strong> on the floor are from Ikea as well, called <a href="https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/plufsig-gymnastikmatte-faltbar-blau-10404557/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Plufsig</strong></em></a>. You can fold them when you want to store them away and they are water resistant and thus also easy to clean.</p>
<p>The <strong>wooden activity center</strong> is again from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/759879402/set-von-3-stuck-schaukelspielzeug" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>etsy</strong></em></a>. The set consists of the climbing triangle with three different sides, the bridge that is a rocking toy when you turn it around and the slide that can also become a bridge as you can see in the picture above. The set was actually a birthday present from her grandparents and now, in her new kids room, we finally have enough space to put all three parts up together. She loves it 😀</p>
<p>So this is our German kids room. How does your little one&#8217;s kids room look like?</p>
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		<title>Toys for 1 year old children in Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this series I introduce you to great gift ideas for kids in Germany. Some of them stem from German brands, some are international but all of them can be purchased easily in Germany. In this post I point out toys for 1 year old children in Germany.</p>
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<p>To get to the toy simply click on the picture and the link will lead you over to amazon where you will find more product information.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Fisher-Price-Ring-Pyramids-Baby-Years/dp/B07W6TZ9T2?ac_md=1-1-c3RhcGVsdHVybSBiYWJ5-ac_d_rm&#38;cv_ct_cx=stapelturm&#38;dchild=1&#38;keywords=stapelturm&#38;pd_rd_i=B07W6TZ9T2&#38;pd_rd_r=a878c81b-71b1-47da-b5b6-de276fe7d99a&#38;pd_rd_w=Cl0IP&#38;pd_rd_wg=OzqLy&#38;pf_rd_p=d7022e5d-d98a-48af-b540-ab9d3c0ad7eb&#38;pf_rd_r=5G5XGDGSV5BZFCBJ2RAM&#38;psc=1&#38;qid=1617017300&#38;sr=1-2-fe323411-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4&#38;linkCode=li3&#38;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&#38;linkId=58aeb5fab60a59bafa541d8654ac4f41&#38;language=en_GB&#38;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&#38;ASIN=B07W6TZ9T2&#38;Format=_SL250_&#38;ID=AsinImage&#38;MarketPlace=DE&#38;ServiceVersion=20070822&#38;WS=1&#38;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&#38;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&#38;language=en_GB&#38;l=li3&#38;o=3&#38;a=B07W6TZ9T2" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> Our little &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this series I introduce you to great gift ideas for kids in Germany. Some of them stem from German brands, some are international but all of them can be purchased easily in Germany. In this post I point out toys for 1 year old children in Germany.</p>
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<p>[Post with amazon affiliate links*]</p>
<p>To get to the toy simply click on the picture and the link will lead you over to amazon where you will find more product information.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Fisher-Price-Ring-Pyramids-Baby-Years/dp/B07W6TZ9T2?ac_md=1-1-c3RhcGVsdHVybSBiYWJ5-ac_d_rm&amp;cv_ct_cx=stapelturm&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=stapelturm&amp;pd_rd_i=B07W6TZ9T2&amp;pd_rd_r=a878c81b-71b1-47da-b5b6-de276fe7d99a&amp;pd_rd_w=Cl0IP&amp;pd_rd_wg=OzqLy&amp;pf_rd_p=d7022e5d-d98a-48af-b540-ab9d3c0ad7eb&amp;pf_rd_r=5G5XGDGSV5BZFCBJ2RAM&amp;psc=1&amp;qid=1617017300&amp;sr=1-2-fe323411-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=58aeb5fab60a59bafa541d8654ac4f41&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07W6TZ9T2&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07W6TZ9T2" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
Our little one got this ring pyramid around her first birthday and she is still playing with it (she is 20 months old now). It is great for practicing hand eye coordination and arm movement. The big holes in the middle the rings help with stacking them on (we have another pyramid where the holes are much smaller, that was a bit frustrating for her at the beginning). Nowadays she uses the rings as bracelets 😀</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BRIO-31350-Toddler-Wobbler-Yellow/dp/B00004T19V?dchild=1&amp;keywords=lauflernwagen&amp;qid=1617017599&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-30&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=3b67c98bbd6fb63163a13a4350ab3f68&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00004T19V&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B00004T19V" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
We have a toddler walker quite similar to this one. I didn&#8217;t want to go for one of the combinations with toys/activity games etc as I want her to concentrate  on one thing at a time. It was great watching her taking her first steps with the help of the walker. Small steps towards more independence, away from mom and dad&#8217;s helping hands 🙂 Nowadays the walker is still in use as a stroller for her toys!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Angelove-90x30-Balls-Round-Children/dp/B07VV5WSDH?dchild=1&amp;keywords=b%C3%A4llebad&amp;qid=1617017838&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-21&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=2bfbf6cd1216c90f44a233bca25cfba3&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07VV5WSDH&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07VV5WSDH" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>A ball pool definitely belongs to the category great toys for 1 year old children in Germany and older! It is still a hit in our house and I reckon it will be for a long time. This model also looks good (we got a used one on eBay Kleinanzeigen and we hide it in a corner because it is way to pink for our taste 😀</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/50962-Finger-Puppets-Forest-Animals/dp/B076F4GNYX?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fingerpuppen&amp;qid=1617018039&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-4&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=b91a114982dee65bc888c3f767b5ae7b&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B076F4GNYX&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B076F4GNYX" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>A set of finger puppets are great toys for 1 year old children in Germany! This set of forest friends  also teaches them which animals live in our local woods.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Goki-Countryside-Lift-Puzzle-Basic/dp/B008BGKZVY?dchild=1&amp;keywords=steckpuzzle&amp;qid=1617018180&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-33&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=218a48af61b02971ca05a4e4cc36d809&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B008BGKZVY&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B008BGKZVY" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>At the age of one you can start offering easy puzzles. This wooden one teaches the kids a bit about farm life and the pieces can be easily taken in an out by little hands thanks to the extra large wooden buttons.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Eichhorn-Wooden-play-center-20x36cm/dp/B000CSQ71G?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Eichhorn+quadrat&amp;qid=1617018422&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-15&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=ffe0061eac9572fa26ed991cc70f87e9&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000CSQ71G&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B000CSQ71G" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>This wooden play center is one of the toys for 1 year old children in Germany that will stay in your household for quite some time. Around one the kids start sorting out which form goes into which opening. Then the gear wheels become interesting, then the wooden clock&#8230; Definitely a great toy.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Eichhorn-Wooden-Building-Storage-Children/dp/B082YMFM9S?dchild=1&amp;keywords=baukl%C3%B6tze&amp;qid=1617018591&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-23&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=641da6e20ddf211f625027531dfd32ba&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B082YMFM9S&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B082YMFM9S" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Building blocks become a thing when your little one turns one year. These ones are extra big so they can be picked up and put on top of each other easily.</p>
<p>I hope this list was helpful to you for finding toys for 1 year old children in Germany.</p>
<p>You can also visit my post about <a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/03/25/toys-for-18-months-old-children-in-germany/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>toys for 18 months old children in Germany</strong></em></a>.</p>
<p>If you want to find out how our German kids room looks like at the moment,<a href="https://living-in-stuttgart.com/2021/03/19/kids-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong> check out this post</strong></em></a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for toys for 18 months old children in Germany? I know that a lot of international parents in Germany have troubles finding the right toys as here in Germany, we might have different brands then you do in your home country. So I thought I put together some posts about great gift ideas for kids in various ages. Here come my recommendations for toys for 18 months old children in Germany.</p>
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<p> Creativity toys for 18 months old children in Germany </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for toys for 18 months old children in Germany? I know that a lot of international parents in Germany have troubles finding the right toys as here in Germany, we might have different brands then you do in your home country. So I thought I put together some posts about great gift ideas for kids in various ages. Here come my recommendations for toys for 18 months old children in Germany.</p>
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<h2>Creativity toys for 18 months old children in Germany</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B000FFR5KI?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=323f630b2338ca2bc2926ae5b013d980&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000FFR5KI&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B000FFR5KI" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>These colorful pencils can be used as water colors and even on glass! And here comes what mom and dad will like the most: They can be removed easily! 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B077YTQ3PQ?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=3d6ee1dea7bf1bd57cbfa3e4a7cea740&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B077YTQ3PQ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B077YTQ3PQ" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Theses finger crayons are super easy to hold for little fingers. Great for kids that are just about to start painting.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/04177-Ravensburger-Ministeps-Aqua-Doodle/dp/B084DGQ6PG?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Aqua+doodle&amp;qid=1616686586&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-4&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=14e39796ad57d14a9f39151b45e2963b&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B084DGQ6PG&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B084DGQ6PG" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>If you want to be on the safe side, you can start with this Aqua Doodle set. There will definitely be no stains &#8211; just wet clothes 🙂</p>
<h2>Toys for little engineers</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0026ZPTYY?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=dcf56905b78b1348f37a552eb8612d08&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0026ZPTYY&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B0026ZPTYY" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>We got this latches board from a friend (Hi Lora :-)) and the little one LOVES it! It keeps her occupied for quite some time. She can open most of the latches herself now. It is also great for pracicing colors. We ask her for example &#8220;Where are the orange fish?&#8221; and then she thinks about it and opens the door. And one day, we can use it for practicing counting as the number of animals behind the doors varies between 1 and 6.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07QH5PQZD?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=0407caab1d4f7f52500a3d0fafbb9384&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07QH5PQZD&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07QH5PQZD" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>The good old wooden building blocks. Who hasn&#8217;t created the most amazing cities with them? They definitely belong in every kid&#8217;s room and are a great choice of toys for 18 months old children in Germany.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01J41D4IA?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=e8f576ab93b5351436db333eca5ae47a&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B01J41D4IA&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B01J41D4IA" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>And here comes another classic: Lego duplo building blocks. I don&#8217;t think I have to introduce them to you any further 😉</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00RMLUWGW?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=dc55f01013d5ed2e6e0d84ff3b74bebd&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00RMLUWGW&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B00RMLUWGW" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>The fascination kids have with railways is amazing. Our little one laughs every time she sees the S-Bahn pass by. So you can imagine how much joy she has with her little wooden railway 🙂</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0829TPTL5?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;keywords=Spielzeug+1+Jahr&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=efb2f864566ee4556f43b6ffd17e9576&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0829TPTL5&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B0829TPTL5" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Why does the big carrot not fit into this whole? What seems so easy for us is a whole new world for our kids. This wooden puzzle does not only look cute, it teaches the little ones a lot about size, logic and motor skills.</p>
<h2>Activity toys for 18 months old children in Germany</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/800056106-Bobbycar-Whisper-Wheels-Protectors/dp/B073VNP9NK?dchild=1&amp;keywords=bobby+car&amp;qid=1616687818&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-17&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=f847d91acba414b4f609d29338713e8e&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B073VNP9NK&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B073VNP9NK" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>I ALWAYS wanted a Bobby car when I was a kid! So you can imagine that OF COURSE our little one got one when she was still to small to sit on it 😀 You can buy a lot of gadgets nowadays, a blinking horn, shoe protectors, whisper wheels and much more.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/PUKY-Moto-3040-First-Puky/dp/B07MBQLGYS?&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=9ae721feec61fc679c04901654da12d4&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07MBQLGYS&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07MBQLGYS" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Another great vehicle for 18 months old children in Germany is the Pukymoto. It offers a more dynamic and sporty ride than with a classic slip vehicle and is considered an ideal precursor to the wheel.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MHXVL89?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B07MHXVL89&amp;pd_rd_w=SNbAz&amp;pf_rd_p=80f139ed-36cd-4376-aa65-33f3cf0faca3&amp;pd_rd_wg=xijuf&amp;pf_rd_r=BZ3VNPPJMB42GGFKEW3W&amp;pd_rd_r=139d9fcf-8b87-41f3-80dc-5a18fea7d4f2&amp;smid=AHGPMSMN654IK&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMUZKRkw4ODZYQkImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMTYzMDFOTEdON0FHSzFLUzEmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDE4MTUxNTFUT09COTBYSUpYQUgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=c371ce8aeafe8b67bec7653a906c76ca&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07MHXVL89&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07MHXVL89" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B083K7L1WF" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />In case you&#8217;re looking for a tricycle for your little one, the Puky Fitsch is a great choice (you see, we Germans love our Puky :-))</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08DJ8SZYG?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=40d9bf23277e59be897c255bc51667e0&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B08DJ8SZYG&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B08DJ8SZYG" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Pikler triangles are a great invention as you can use them indoors and they invite your little one to move, climb and be active. This one is eco and easy to store away.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B002JIAPUG?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=f9376b08d4bcb5255667155ffa2cfa81&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B002JIAPUG&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B002JIAPUG" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Here comes your multi use activity station for 18 month old children in Germany and older children too of course. You can put it together in many different ways, build towers and houses and caves&#8230; And you can use it in- and outdoors. Definitely a toy your children will love for many years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Hudora-72112-Baby-Swing-High/dp/B000PKKG3G?dchild=1&amp;keywords=schaukel&amp;qid=1616692115&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-20&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=cbc0e39721f181ea101dba2f43332969&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000PKKG3G&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B000PKKG3G" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
A sling is always beloved by kids. Due to the safety bar and the additional seatbelt the kid is double secured.</p>
<h2>Other fun toys for 18 months old children in Germany</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Grimms-Wooden-Design-Piece-Rainbow/dp/B004OY6COQ?dchild=1&amp;keywords=grimms&amp;qid=1616691940&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-7&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=d5690a91e018b3831a4b9cefde1bc25d&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B004OY6COQ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B004OY6COQ" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>I feel like there is a wooden Grimm&#8217;s rainbow in every German family household these days 😀 But what can I say, we have one, too and we love it. It does not only look great, it offers so many ways to play with, it is amazing.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Bayer-Design-42cm-Born-Ethnic/dp/B003OQU106?dchild=1&amp;keywords=puppe+schwarz&amp;qid=1616692387&amp;s=toys&amp;sr=1-11&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=1cad4d41ddd233487c4d077669542a46&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B003OQU106&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B003OQU106" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>A baby doll is definitely another must-haves of toys for 18 months old children in Germany. I love this one because of the many realistic and loving details such as body wrinkles and realistic hands, feet and face. You can even bath this cutie.<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0168YK9JS?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=e14a2e3f00a1cf237f80ebbdd64c6704&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0168YK9JS&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B0168YK9JS" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Playmobil. Event more than with Lego I have to say. And so is my little one. The Playmobil 1-2-3 series is a great choice for 18 months old kids in Germany who just start playing with figures.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00712O2D6?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=50ade2e5b38fb1b238a125bc236cedf4&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00712O2D6&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B00712O2D6" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>This toy is a great combination of two activities, 18 month old kids love to do spend their time with: Hammering around on things and creating sounds. It is a hammering game and a xylophone!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07F1MW7YJ?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=66cade28ac7d43a66c7d7980d8508fdb&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07F1MW7YJ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B07F1MW7YJ" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>Our little one is obsessed with vehicles theses days. &#8220;Tractor&#8221; was one of her first words. So this set of four different vehicles is definitely a great choice of toys for 18 months old children in Germany.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B000OVO0HO?th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;linkId=978a18bd704796760ab7493e822fa321&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000OVO0HO&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=DE&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-de.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwlivinginst-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li3&amp;o=3&amp;a=B000OVO0HO" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p>With this wooden puzzle your kids learn to concentrate, to differentiate between different forms, to pick up little items and they practice recognizing different animals all at the same time.</p>
<p>So these are my recommendations for toys for 18 months old children in Stuttgart. What does your kid love to play with? Do you miss it on this list? Let me know in the comments 🙂</p>
<p>*all links in this post are amazon affiliate links. This means, when you follow them and buy something on amazon, I get a little compensation. Your price it not affected at all. Thank you for supporting Living in Stuttgart! 🙂</p>
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		<title>Things you do during the lockdown: Redecorating the kids room</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There was not much to do the last months, was there? We took the chance and redecorated the little one&#8217;s kids room. So here comes part one of a little room tour&#8230;</p>
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<p><em>[post with amazon affiliate links*]</em></p>
<p>Before Christmas the little one had only a small nursing room with the changing station, a shelf with some toys and that&#8217;s it. So during January and February we started to redecorate. We moved our bed in her nursing room and created a whole new kids room for our big girl in our former bedroom 🙂</p>
<p>For the record: She is still sleeping in our room. We &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There was not much to do the last months, was there? We took the chance and redecorated the little one&#8217;s kids room. So here comes part one of a little room tour&#8230;</p>
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<p><em>[post with amazon affiliate links*]</em></p>
<p>Before Christmas the little one had only a small nursing room with the changing station, a shelf with some toys and that&#8217;s it. So during January and February we started to redecorate. We moved our bed in her nursing room and created a whole new kids room for our big girl in our former bedroom 🙂</p>
<p>For the record: She is still sleeping in our room. We have decided against sleep training or something similar and sleep in a what you could call &#8220;family bed&#8221; &#8211; minus the bed 😀 We have the mattresses and the slatted frame directly on the floor (too scared of our little whirlwind  falling out&#8230;) It sounds strange but it is actually quite comfy and very very nice. I know there is a huge discussion about what is &#8220;wright&#8221;, sleep training, own room, family bed&#8230; We do we, you do you. It&#8217;s all good as long as it feels good for you and your family 🙂</p>
<p>So, let&#8217;s start with our room tour, shall we? 🙂</p>
<h2>Kids room in Germany &#8211; the play shelf</h2>
<p>I wanted this part of the room to be a fun area, with bright colors. But also organized. It is a bit Montessori inspired. Every toy has it&#8217;s given place. That makes it easier to keep it clean and organized.</p>
<p>Let me point out her favorite toys (she&#8217;s 19 months old)</p>
<h2>Toys in a German kids room</h2>
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<li><strong>Grimm&#8217;s rainbow</strong> &#8211; This is such a &#8220;must-have&#8221; at the moment 😀 You see the rainbow in nearly every kids room on Instagram, Pinterest and co. But what can I say, it is great! First of all, it looks good 🙂 Then there are thousands of ways the kids can play with it. At the moment she likes to sit in the circles 😀 One day they will become bridges for toy cars to drive over or caves/houses for little animals and dolls. We also practice colors with them actually. You find more information about <em><strong><a href="https://www.grimms.eu/produkte/farbwelten/regenbogen/1317/grosser-regenbogen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grimm&#8217;s rainbow here</a></strong></em></li>
<li><strong>Plantoys instruments</strong> &#8211; not that it sounds like an angels choir but she likes to hammer on her drum and xylophone and enjoys it quite a lot. These instruments are from <a href="https://www.plantoys.com/product/solid-drum" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Plantoys</strong></em></a></li>
<li><strong>Toniebox</strong> &#8211; This is another must-have in Germany. The Toniebox is a music box for little kids. Using it is super easy: You just have to squeeze one of the &#8220;ears&#8221; to turn it on and then place one of the many little figures on top of it. You can forward by &#8220;slapping&#8221; the box on the side. Most of the story- or song figures are in German but some come in English, too. Our little one is obsessed with it. And she already has her favorite songs and dances to them :-D. You can get a <em><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3cP9Ikf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Toniebox through amazon</a></strong></em> for example as well as a <a href="https://amzn.to/3eW3GkD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Tonie figure with English songs</strong></em></a> [affiliate links].</li>
<li><strong>Lego Duplo Primo</strong> &#8211; These building blocks from Lego are designed for the youngest. But I fear they are not produced anymore?! We got them handed down and I have only seen them in second hand shops so far. But they are great! Super easy to put together and build towers with. Plus there are little cars and figures, too, that keep the little one occupied for quite some time. If you want to look for them you could check on <a href="https://www.ebay.de/b/Lego-Primo-Baby/bn_7005692955" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>eBay</strong></em></a> and<em><strong><a href="https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-lego-duplo-primo/k0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> eBay Kleinanzeigen</a></strong></em>.</li>
<li><strong>Imbucare Letter Box</strong> &#8211; Imbucare boxes stem from the Montessori approach of learning. They stimulate the development of eye-hand coordination. Due to its special design, Imbucare boxes encourage repetition and training of finger and hand (joint) motor skills. Our little one is nearly too old for this box but we still play with it from time to time. You can find the <a href="https://www.nienhuis.com/de/de/briefkasten-brett-mit-einer-scheibe/product/2520/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Imbucare letter box from Nienhuis here</strong></em></a>.</li>
<li><strong>Spinning top</strong> &#8211; The good, old spinning top 🙂 A classic that shouldn&#8217;t miss in any kids room. Ours is very similar to <a href="https://amzn.to/3bYjwZX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>this one here</strong> </em></a>[affiliate link]</li>
<li><strong>Hammer game</strong> &#8211; I am still debating with myself wether this hammer game where you knock the moles on the head is cute or cruel&#8230; But the little one likes it so all is good 🙂 You can find it<a href="https://amzn.to/3lyv4pP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong> on amazon</strong></em></a> for example [affiliate link]</li>
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<p>So much about her play shelf. The potty on the right is actually not in use yet 😀 She likes to play pretend with it.</p>
<p>I hope this first part of the room tour was somewhat fun and interesting for you. Maybe you got the one or other inspiration for your little one&#8217;s room. And Easter is coming up so it you&#8217;re still in need for the one or other present&#8230; 🙂</p>
<p>What toys do your little ones love to play with? And is there any toy you would LOVE to buy but don&#8217;t find it here in Germany?</p>
<p><em>*about amazon affiliate links</em><br />
<em>Let&#8217;s face it, amazon isn&#8217;t your nice next door company. It is way better to buy stuff a) locally or &#8211; even better- b) second hand. But sometimes this is hard to do (lockdown&#8230;) and we order online (me included of course). So in that case, if you go to amazon via my affiliate link, amazon has to pay me a little compensation. That supports my work here on the blog and at the same time the big global player amazon supports a little Stuttgart-based blogger and does at least some good 🙂</em></p>
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