![]() ![]() An empty water bottle filled with dry rice or your favorite set of plastic mixing bowls will likely strike their fancy far more than a rattle that was tested in Fisher Price’s toy lab. It’s worth mentioning that babies often find objects around the home to be more fascinating than store-bought, professionally crafted toys. As a bonus, the list should also include some toys that can be used even after their first birthday. The list as a whole must cover all major developmental skills babies are expected to acquire in the first year of life. Babies go through phases in what catches their attention, so we want toys that will outlive those fleeting interests.ģ. The toy must be relevant for at least 3 months of baby’s life. Toys are expensive and we want to get the most bang for our buck, right?Ģ. The toy must serve at least two different purposes. Here were my criteria in making this list:ġ. But isn’t there a way to narrow down the choices?Īs a mom who is nearing the end of baby’s first year and as an occupational therapist who is always looking for toys that will promote children’s overall development (specifically their fine motor, cognitive, gross motor, oral motor, self-help, and language skills), I decided to take a look at today’s popular toys and create a list for you. Is it not completely overwhelming how many toys are available for little babies?! How is a parent to know which ones are good and which ones are a waste of money? Yes, every baby has different likes and dislikes, so just because your little one goes ga-ga over a certain toy doesn’t mean mine necessarily will. ![]()
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