| Online toy stores offer excellent choices from the | | | | I find that the age indicator on the toy boxes |
| comforts of your home. We all know that it is | | | | generally miss the mark. Some children are far |
| important to choose the most age appropriate toy | | | | advanced for certain toys. |
| for your child. Yes, each child is different; one size | | | | Conversely, certain toys are way over the heads of |
| does not always fit all. | | | | the children who are in the age group for that |
| It takes some thought to correctly match your child | | | | specific toy. To me, it sometimes appears to be a hit |
| with a comparable toy. Below, you will find some | | | | or miss thing. That is why it's important for you to |
| valuable tips that can help, but before we proceed, | | | | know your child. |
| always, but always remember, Safety First: | | | | 3. Developing Motor And Intellectual Skill Sets |
| 1. Stimulate Your Baby | | | | With toddler toys, your child should be allowed to |
| Your baby needs stimulation. Look for toys that have | | | | develop motor skills. Your child should also be |
| bright colors, different textures and fun sounds. My | | | | encouraged to learn shapes, colors, animals and other |
| 14-month old grand-daughter has a book about | | | | basic things. |
| various farm animals. | | | | Parents who encourage their children to develop both |
| When she opens the book to read to me, it has a | | | | motor skills and intellectual skills are giving their |
| button that she loves to push. It makes the sound of | | | | children a great head start. Social skills are also |
| the animal she is reading about. | | | | developing at this stage. |
| Another nifty feature of this book is that the coat | | | | Always teach your toddler to share with other |
| of the animal is in the book. I mean the real coat. If | | | | children. But keep this important point in mind, young |
| the animal is a sheep, she touches sheep's wool. | | | | toddlers prefer to play alongside other children, rather |
| That's her favorite book. She's a good reader as well. | | | | than with them. |
| She has a good idea what sheep's wool feels like | | | | The key to choosing the correct toys from the |
| even before she has ever seen one. Moreover, she is | | | | online toy stores for your little one is all about |
| taught cause and effect when she pushes that | | | | development. The chief question is, what level of |
| sheep's button and sheep sounds are produced. | | | | development is your child currently at? |
| 2. Age Appropriate Toys | | | | |