Latest studies being conducted across the globe is revealing amazing findings on the importance of toys in a child’s overall development including physical, intellectual and emotional domains. Toys are not anymore considered a means for time pass or an object to make your kids happy. They can contribute a lot more in supporting your child during various stages of his growth towards adulthood. Each toy is manufactured aiming a particular age group and keeping in mind their physical and mental requirements. Therefore, those parents who choose a specific toy for their little ones should also be aware of this age criterion and buy the right toy that can be a great backing in the child’s development. Here are a few tips that can guide you in picking up the right toy for different age groups.
New Born (0-3 Months)
At this age, the child has just entered a new world and everything is a novel experience. The baby starts to explore the new environment using the five senses. It observes and looks amazingly at different movements, colours, sounds etc and forms an impression about the surroundings. The best toys for this age are that which stimulates the senses. This includes rattles, sensory toys, chew toys, fidget toys, musical toys, mirrors, hand puppets and soft toys. All of them stimulates the five senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell and enhance their functioning.
Safe, simple and affordable toys for new-borns
Baby (3-12 Months)
After three months, the baby starts moving slowly and begins to crawl and walk on knees. It starts to grab different objects that is within the hand stretch and also reach out for various items that is in the vicinity. The limb muscles start to attain more strength, thus allowing the child to move and develop motor skills. So, the toys should be that which empower the small hand muscles for holding objects and larger leg muscles that aid him in his movement. This is also the age when new milk teeth start popping up. The preferable toys for this age include walkers, teethers, activity toys, dolls, small and soft balls, interactive toys and simple learning toys that teach colours, shapes, texture etc.
Amazing toy collection for infants
Toddler (1-2 Years)
This is an age when the child starts to walk and begin to run slowly by the end of age two. Psychomotor development is very fast during this period. Intellectual development also takes place rapidly during this age. The baby observes and learns many things and tries to imitate whatever it sees and hears around him. So, learning and activity toys that teach them speech, music, colours, shapes, numbers etc are very helpful. Although they may not respond, this learning will have an impact on them once they start expressing through speech and action. The toys that help kids of this age include ball, bat, trikes, animal toys, clay, blocks, bricks, fairy dolls etc.
Exciting toy sets for toddlers
Pre-Schooler (2-4 Years)
This is a period during which the child is highly active. As a pre-schooler, your kid starts to actively take part in all activities. They are never tired and always want to experiment new activities. They expect adventure and thrill in every action they perform. These kids have a wide variety of toy collection suitable for their age. It includes indoor and outdoor toys like card games, puzzles, cycles, scooters, skating boards, playground sets, swings, roller coasters, climbers, trampolines and swimming pools.
Indoor and outdoor toys for pre-schoolers
Pre-Teen (4-12 Years)
At this age group, kids start attending schools and will have a peer group to play and interact with. They learn different aspects of communication, socialization and emotion management. The attention span of the child increases and he starts taking interest in scientific exploration and solving puzzles. As they learn to read and write from school, they may also develop interest for story reading, drawing, painting and crafts. As they start to imitate and identify themselves with those around them, role play is an important activity during this age. Parents can guide their kids by choosing the right toys like electronic story books, puzzles, science toys, painting kit, kitchen sets, doctor sets, doll house, play house etc that will ensure complete development of your child.
Best learning toys for pre-teen age
Teen (12 Years+)
This is a period when the child transcends childhood and matures into adulthood. At this age, toys don’t have much effect on the child except for some outdoor activities and sports like swimming, trampoline, cricket, football, tennis, badminton and volleyball. These activities are vital for a child’s physical and mental development and help him to maintain a strong and healthy physique during the later stages of his life. Therefore, parents should motivate their children to actively participate in various sports and games by offering them necessary sports items and accessories at the right time.
Sports equipment and accessories for teenage children
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