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