Here’s how to buy the best toys for your kids
Being a new parent can be difficult with so many things to learn, understand, and do. Also, it is one of the best parts of your life and no matter how difficult parenting seems right now, you surely are going to miss it later on. With so many options out there, it can be confusing to choose the right kids’ toys.
Toys for kids from 0 to 12 months
Your baby will only observe the surroundings in the first few months. The child’s vision is still blurry in these early months and bright, bold patterns are easily visible. Most of the toys in these early months are designed in such a manner that they promote healthy interaction in many ways. Kids’ toys that make a crackling noise or squeaking noise, toys that are soft, or toys that have a nubby texture are perfect for these early months. Some of the top toys for kids from 0-12 months are rattles, activity boards, floor gyms, small stuffed fabric balls, soft stuffed animals and dolls that are colorful and washable, and bright colored crib mobiles.
Toys for kids from 12 to 24 months
At this age, toys that are helpful for his newly acquired general motor skills are the best. Your baby is recently learning cause-effect and will love the toys that respond to their actions. Toys, where he hits a ball with a hammer like, are the ones he will enjoy at this age. However, you should avoid high-tech toys in these months and keep it as simple as possible. Some of the best toys for these kids are stacking rings, push-toys that make noise, pull-toys that make pieces pop up, hammering sets, shape sorters, small puzzles of only 3-4 pieces, rubber ducks, and toy boats.
Toys for kids from 24 to 36 months
This is the perfect time to choose kids toys that are not only fun but purposeful as well. Kids toys that require the use of general motor skills is essential during this age like puzzles or building blocks. This age is appropriate to give tech-toys like a doll that talks or a car that moves with the help of a battery. Also, push or pull toys are still what they will enjoy. Some of the best toys for your child at this age are dolls, stuffed animals, ride-n toys, toy telephone, a tea-party set, a doll stroller, transportation toys which honk as well, building blocks, puzzles, and even a tricycle if your baby seems ready.
