This teaches kids how to play safely while having fun. And be sure to keep toys clean. Some plastic toys can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but read the manufacturer's directions first. Another option is to mix antibacterial soap or a mild dishwashing detergent with hot water in a spray bottle and use it to clean toys, rinsing them afterward. If you have any doubt about a toy's safety, err on the side of caution and do not allow your child to play with it.
Reviewed by: Kate M. Cronan, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Toy Guidelines The U. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for toys: Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame resistant or flame retardant. Stuffed toys should be washable.
Painted toys must use lead-free paint. Books, magnetic alphabet letters, and art supplies like markers, crayons, and fingerpaints help your child develop early writing and reading skills. Toddlers are doing all kinds of physical tricks as they are stronger and more confident with their bodies. Look for toys that help your child practice current physical skills and develop new ones. While adults and children can play almost anything together, there are some toys that are designed for adult participation.
Board games encourage counting, matching, and memory skills, as well as listening skills and self-control as children learn to follow the rules. They also nurture language and relationship-building skills. Another important benefit is teaching children to be gracious winners and how to cope with losing. Many, many toys for toddlers are ablaze with buttons, levers, lights, music, etc. Unfortunately, this often has the opposite effect for the child.
The more a toy does, the less your child has to do. In addition, these toys can be confusing to a child who is learning cause-and-effect. If a toy randomly starts playing music, or it is unclear which button made the lights start flashing, then your child is not learning which of his actions the cause produced the lights and music the effect.
In short, the most useful toys are those that require the most action on the part of a young child. The more children have to use their minds and bodies to make something work, the more they learn. Proceed with caution. In fact, safe household items plastic bowls for filling and dumping, pillows for climbing and piling up to make a cave, old clothing for dress-up are often the best learning tools. Remember, the more your child has to use her mind and body to problem solve and develop her own ideas, the more she learns.
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Become a Subscriber. Rebecca Parlakian. She'll like high-tech toys that make real-life sounds, such as telephones that ring or dolls that talk. No matter how politically correct you are, your child will probably play in a gender-stereotypical way—at least some of the time, Dr.
Newcombe says. A boy may use his dump truck to scoop up sand, while a girl might pretend to feed her doll and put it down for a nap. Boys and girls are both very active at this age and will still enjoy their push- and pull-toys. You can also introduce a ride-on toy: Start with one that your child can propel with both feet, and move up to a tricycle.
There's a tremendous explosion in learning ability at this age, and it's a good time to introduce interactive educational toys that teach math and verbal skills, such as phonics boards or mini computers. Let's try again' instead of ones that make negative beeping noises whenever kids get an answer wrong," suggests Marianne Szymanski, president of www.
Kids are now able to imagine that they're someone else and may fantasize about being airplane pilots, police officers, doctors, or teachers.
Your child is developing his own interests while learning from both his teachers and peers. Some kids like doing science experiments with your help ; others love making beaded jewelry or playing with dolls.
Friends are becoming increasingly important, and your child will start asking for a particular toy if he hasn't already because "everyone else has it. Many like music-related toys , but the playing of actual instruments can still be difficult. Kids this age enjoy outdoor sports as well as scooters, bicycles, and in-line skates. They acquire adult-like interests, abilities, and hobbies and may display a passion by becoming a collector. Girls still love doing crafts and writing in diaries, and boys find computer and video games irresistible.
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