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Choosing the Right Toddler Toy - Some Thoughts

Knowing which toy to pickwith play-sets such as an airport or
Although toddlers will already havestation a sure-fire hit.
specific preferences in terms of toysDon't think that toddlers are too young
and games they like it's best to checkfor books. It's wise to pick hard board
with the parents before buying a toy.books in general here as small fingers
Kids own a lot of stuff nowadays andfind paper too easy to tear which can
this will, at least, avoid duplication.sometimes be more fun than actually
Most importantly it will help make surereading! Look for books with flaps and
that the toy is something that they willpop-ups and ones that introduce them to
like playing with and that it is rightthings such as animals, letters and
for their age and developmental stages.numbers.
The fact is that kids will play moreCreative play is also helpful at this
with toys they like -- so, they'll getage -- chunky crayons and paint brushes
more benefits from them. And, gettingcan help a toddler develop fine motor
the age and developmental stage rightskills. Drawing and painting can also
maximises their potential for learning.help them start to work with colours and
Toddler toysto use their imagination.
There are all kinds of toddler toys toDon't forget about physical play here
choose from -- many will help themeither. Toddlers will benefit from
develop mentally whilst others will helpoutdoor toys such as swings and slides,
them develop physically.climbing frames and play apparatus. Look
For example, toddlers love handling toysat ride-ons and push toys to help with
and particularly enjoy playing withbalance and walking and don't forget
balls, bricks and blocks and smallertricycles and scooters.
toys such as character figures, dollsConclusion
and soft toys. They enjoy toys withSafety is still a big issue with
which they can interact and role play sotoddlers -- they still tend to put
look out for toy phones, kitchens andthings in their mouths so avoid toys
play food and animals and people. Thingswith small parts that could choke them.
with buttons to press and noises to makeLook for British Standards accreditation
will always appeal as well.such as a Kite Mark, the Lion Mark or
Vehicles are also a big hit here -- forthe CE or EN rating. These marks show
girls as well as boys. Trains, cars,that the toy has passed certain
boats and planes will all go down wellstandards and is safe to use.



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