Encourage Activity From The Beginning!

The first baby and toddler activity toys usually include the classics such as plush toys, rattles, and crib mobiles and most of us make sure we have these available to our babies right from the start. Then as baby becomes more mobile and more interested in the environment around them baby activity gear like playgyms, baby playpens and playards become a great way to keep baby safe while giving them an opportunity to play and use their new found freedom of movement. Play pens have accessories that conveniently Velcro to the structure. If babies use this space as a sleeping area they may not be happy to spend too much time in it when they are awake because they begin to associate being put in the playpen as having to go to bed. Some babies do not like being confined and become fussy and upset when placed in the play pen. A play yard is also a confined space but usually more spacious and open than the playpen. They come in a variety of styles that can stimulate baby’s mind and body.

Playing Is Your Baby's Job!

Playing is the most important thing you can do with your baby as it is how they learn and discover the world around them. Having a safe space in the backyard for outdoor fun toys where baby or toddler can be able to run, climb, and swing is a great way to keep your children physically active and tire them out for their afternoon naps. If the weather doesn’t allow outside time, make sure there are lots of activities to do indoors that is age appropriate. Cardboard books to learn the names of barnyard animals, puzzles, games and teaching toys have a variety of things available to let your child move from one item to another. Yes, it will look like a hurricane tore through your living room, but experts say this is part of the learning process. Maybe they should come over and clean up the living room!

As your baby grows older his interest in his toys will change dramatically as the old toys stay in the toy box to be replaced by the new, more complex ones. Click on the links below to see a sampling of toys that have proven to be popular with different age groups. Of course there is considerable overlap but this is a good guideline.

• activity toys for the first 6 months
• activity toys for 6 months to 1 year old
• activity toys for 1 to 2 years old
• activity toys for 2-3 years old
• activity toys for 3+ years old

Toys That Move Are Both Interesting And Exciting!

Having toys that allow baby to move in a different way than rolling and crawling is always a welcome for children. Baby activity gear such as rocking horses, gliders, bouncers, and swings allow freedom of movement that is both exhilarating and soothing. Most of these items have lights and sounds while some can help comfort baby and lull them to sleep. Others respond to baby’s touch, so baby can learn the concept of action and reaction.

High Tech Toys Add A New Dimension To Playtime!

The newer high tech toys are a far cry from building blocks and dolls. Some are video game inspired and feature popular cartoon characters that teach numbers, the alphabet, colors, spelling, and phonics. The usual storyline has the characters on an adventure which lets the child lead them along the way by asking them questions and providing correct answers allows the child advance further along in the story. It’s no surprise that children today are computer savvy at such a young age.

And The Oldies But Goodies!

But the tried and true toys will always have their place with each generation. Building blocks, for example, help children with fine motor skills and dexterity. A jack-in-the-box or threading beads on a length of string are both great toys that will entertain and instruct. Anything can become a toy to a child. You may not be so happy about that when you find that the remote control has become a submarine to help destroy the armada of killer rubber ducks in your child’s bath, but the remote can be replaced. The memory of the attack of killer rubber ducks won’t ever fade away.

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