Tips for moms to choose toys
The main rule is safety.The baby can put the doll in his mouth, throw it on the floor, tear off small parts. The right toy is made of high-quality plastic, wood or fabric. It is durable, has no strong smell, protruding corners, and its surface cannot be injured. The eyes and noses of toy animals should be securely sewn in.Toys for girls from one year should bedurable and safe Photo: GettyToys for girls from one year do not differ from toys for boys of the same age. Girls like to play with cars no less than boys. The main thing is that the little thing should please the baby and be useful to her. If a thing is expensive, high-quality and multifunctional, this does not mean that she immediately likes her little owner. Sometimes simple balls and cubes cause more interest than complex colorful modules. Often, adults leave the child alone with a new acquisition, in the hope that he himself will understand. This is not true. It is important to disclose the possibilities of the toy, to show what can be done with it. Child psychologists give advice to mothers to be next to the baby, suggesting, enthralling him.
Kinds of developing toys
Stores offer a wide range of games for early childhood. According to their purpose, they are divided into several categories.
- Objects that reflect life and the world around us.These are cars, doll furniture, dishes, animals. Children love to repeat everything that adults do. They enjoy "cooking" soup, "talking" on the phone, putting bears to bed and sitting them at the table.
- Games for small and large motor skills: sorters, pyramids, puzzles, dices, mosaics, laces, beads for stringing. All that needs to be folded, opened and closed, dismantled and connected. Such games are taught to compare, learn about the values, improve coordination.
- Toys for physical activity: balls, rocking, trolleys, wheelchairs, anything that can be pulled or pushed in front of you. Clippers with handles allow you to lean on them while walking, to strengthen the step.
- Sets for creativity: crayons, plasticine, finger paints, pencils, magnetic board.
- Musical instruments and sounded books.
All the listed toys expand the possibilitieschildren to learn new things. Games teach, give knowledge and skills. There are many good toys for children from one year old. The role of parents is not only to buy them. In order for games to bring maximum benefit, mothers and fathers should take part in them, comment on the actions, help, and set an example.