Top 5 Toys for Your 1-Year-Old
Play is important for your child’s development. Through play, your child learns language, turn-taking, pre-academic, fine motor, and movement skills. but in order to play, your child needs the right toys.
But how to find the right toys to support your child’s development?! There are SO MANY options that it becomes overwhelming and difficult to know what’s right for your child. Seriously… search for “toys” on Amazon and you’ll be served with a dizzying 60,000 options!
I’ve narrowed things down to my top 5 toy picks for your 12-month old.
Hint: Click the image or title to link to the toy on amazon.com.
B. One Two Squeeze Baby Blocks
Why I love them:
Simple bold colors that are easy to talk about.
Soft enough for your baby to chew or throw.
Great for stacking, sorting, and hiding.
Fisher-Price Stack and Roll Cups
Why I love them:
Versatile toy that is stacking cups and balls all in one!
Create opportunities for lots of language, like “up,” “down,” “on,” “off,” “push,” and “pull.”
B. Whacky Ball
Why I love it:
Teach early cause-effect.
Take turns hitting the balls.
Durable toy that keeps kids interested without batteries!
Melissa & Doug Barnyard Jumbo Knob Puzzle
Why I love it:
Three-piece puzzle is great for kids new to puzzles.
Jumbo knobs are easy for little hands to hold.
Great for practicing animal names and sounds.
Melissa & Doug Pullback Construction Vehicles
Why I love them:
As your child grows, they can continue to play with these in new and different ways.
Encourage turn-taking and cause-effect skills.
Engaging colors with fun details that are easy to talk about.
Not sure how to use these toys with your child? Schedule a parent coaching session to get individualized support or enroll in my parent training course which includes a whole module on play!
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