Toddlers And Their Toys
Toddlers are a bundle of fun and energy. Infants at this stage are inquisitive about everything around them. They have to investigate all of the things they come across. They love to get involved in physical activities like pulling, pushing etc. There are certain educational toys which play an important role in shaping the child's thought process. So toddler toys should be bought keeping these characteristics in mind. Apart from these, another important issue is the safety issue of the toys. Toys should be bought according to the toddler's age.
The different types of toddler toys are:
1. Push and Pull Toys preferably those which make noise.
2. Ride on with no pedals
3. Stacking blocks. These help in building up methodical thinking, creativity and logic.
4. Simple puzzles
5. Musical toys with shaking or banging operation
6. Simple dolls
7. Books. They are loved by the toddlers very much.
8. Activity toys
Thus toys play an important part in shaping the toddler's future.