| From a fragile helpless little creature who | | | | Cars, trucks and vehicle toys that do not |
| could barely open his eyes, you've seen how | | | | have small or loose parts, sharp and pointy |
| your little kid bloomed to become the active, | | | | objects and are made of durable and flexible |
| curious, and energetic one-year-old that he | | | | but safe plastic material. |
| is right now. | | | | |
| | | | Building toys such as large building blocks. |
| Now is the time when he graduates from the | | | | Because your kid will be able to construct |
| rattles and baby squeaky toys that used to | | | | various creations from these toys, this is |
| make him burst into a fit of giggles. Now is | | | | instrumental in honing his creativity and |
| the time when he progresses to more advanced | | | | imagination. |
| toys that will be suitable in developing his | | | | |
| skills and stimulating his mental growth. | | | | Balls of various colors and sizes. Play baby |
| | | | soccer with your kid to improve his motor |
| Toys for one-year-old children include: | | | | skills and eye to foot coordination by |
| | | | swinging him to kick these balls. Or use |
| Stacking toys that come in different shapes, | | | | these balls to teach him about the round |
| sizes and colors. These toys which include | | | | shape and the different sizes and colors and |
| stackable cups, pails, and rings are helpful | | | | sharpen his visual discrimination. |
| in introducing your kid to a variety of | | | | |
| shapes, sizes and colors. By learning how to | | | | Educational cardboard books with vibrant |
| stack up these toys his fine motor skills, | | | | images and colourful prints. While your kid |
| hand to eye coordination, and spatial | | | | browses through these books, narrate to him |
| awareness are also being improved. | | | | and tell him about the things in the book, |
| | | | "this is a dog" or "this is a house." This |
| Unbreakable mirrors of assorted sizes. You | | | | will be beneficial in helping your kid's |
| might have noticed that your kid loves | | | | conceptual and language development. |
| looking at that baby he sees whenever he's in | | | | |
| your arms and you pass by a mirror. Toys like | | | | Large dolls, plush toys or puppets. Babies |
| unbreakable mirrors are not only fun and | | | | are inherently enthusiastic about puppet |
| enjoyable for your kid but will also allow | | | | shows. While these puppet shows are proven to |
| for self-discovery which is important in his | | | | keep baby amused and entertained, more |
| developmental progress. | | | | importantly these will teach your kid about |
| | | | the art of conversation and encourage |
| Squeeze toys. These toys are good in | | | | positive interaction. Have a Baby Einstein |
| improving your baby's grasp and release | | | | puppet talk to you and then respond. Talk |
| skills while the squeaky sounds that come | | | | about funny things or sings songs together. |
| from it will make your kid burst into | | | | |
| laughter. Give your kid a variety of squeeze | | | | Toys that mimic real-life gadgets and devices |
| toys which can also be used in games like | | | | like toy telephones. Imitating older people |
| "where's the toy?" wherein you hide a toy and | | | | is how a baby learns about the world around |
| have your toddler look for it as his problem | | | | him Use these toys to encourage imitative |
| solving skills are being honed. | | | | play and cultivate his social and language |
| | | | development. |