Toys For Toddling

By Dan Ellenwood

A child between the ages of a baby and a kindergartner can often be a tricky one to second-guess. By this time they are walking, and talking a little bit too, but they are too young to be left for more than a minute or two without being under the supervision of a parent.

Looking after them can be quite tiring for an adult, because they seem to have the boundless energy of an older child yet the insane thirst for exploration of one much younger. Everything seems so interesting to them that they have to keep checking things out.

At this point in their lives, children can be hard to separate from their toddler toys - usually these are fairly anthropomorphic and cute toys which the child views as being like another human. For times, such toys are a child's best friend, literally one of the most important things in the world to them. So, they are unlikely to want to leave the toys behind.

Therefore, it is important to ensure that the toys they have are suitably safe, as there is always a strong likelihood that they will fall over or on them. Something like a teddy bear or other stuffed animal will mean that should the toddler fall over their toddler toy does not do them any harm.

The fact that soft toys have remained popular throughout the generations says a lot. Whether the toy be lifelike, an animal, or resemble something from another world, a child will love it and respond to it like a friend.

At this point they are more intuitive than they were as babies, and better able to understand things that you say and that they see. As such, any toys that develop their senses can be absolutely perfect for a child. Alphabet games or toys with noises will not only excite but will also mean they have already learnt some basics for when they start at kindergarten.

Always pay attention to the level of fun a child takes from a toy though, as this is just as important as the direct educational benefits from it. Toddlers need to have fun above all else - there is always time for learning later. - 31409

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