When we talk about babies, different things come to mind. Some may imagine newborn babies, some might think of preschoolers, or some may think of babies that are still in their mom’s tummy. Nonetheless, this article can provide baby toys and accessories according to age.
Newborn Babies
These babies cannot accurately perceive with their senses, so what they touch, see, or hear is just reliably based on instinct, but they would like to use shaky and shiny toys that they can lift.
These toys can be the following:
- rattlers that they can shake
- squeezy toys for their auditory sensory and even
- textured balls for them to feel and to play with.
Young Infants
These are babies, probably 1 to 3 years old. They are now starting to creep, roll, walk, crawl, or even talk, so this is where parents can engage different skills for their baby to develop the baby’s character. These young infants will love to play and enjoy everything they touch, so be cautious about what surrounds them to avoid injury and wrong teaching on the baby.
Toys are the following:
- shape puzzles
- some children’s books
- pen and paper to doodle on and
- alphabet toys
Preschoolers
I know that some babies start preschool at the age of 2 or 3, but at the age of 4 onwards, this is what I would like to consider since this is the time they are really into studying, and this can be the start of their memory and sense of the world. Another thing to remember is physical toys, like sports and running, because it is guaranteed that babies this age will play with more than just stationery toys since they now learn how to walk and run. Give them safety gear in case they trip or fall over while playing.
Preschoolers can practice these skills:
- trace drawings
- reading books
- write their name
- have building blocks
- toys with words on them for labeling or memorization
Key Takeaway
Babies are precious human beings; they are loved by their parents the most and are cared for 24/7, so if you give children toys, ensure they are hazardous. Meaning these toys are not capable of being swallowed by infants or toddlers. Remember that babies are always curious and will find and try anything they sense. As parents, quality or artificial toys are not a big deal when it comes to a children’s plaything; it just needs to be safe and clean for the baby to enjoy every bit.
Regularly check on the baby’s toy to see if some damage may harm it, so you might as well throw it or put it into safety. In this article, gadgets or electronic toys were not stated to avoid possible medical concerns for the baby; I am not saying that devices are bad, but widgets can strain a baby’s eyes, give too much radiation that an infant can’t handle, or the internet might provide inappropriate content for the children so give them device at the right age with the right counseling about it.