Head to the Imagine Toys® online store and you will find a
wide array of different toys available for children of all ages. We have
science toys for the school-aged kids who are interested in space and nature, sports
toys for the athletic teens who are ready for an outdoor adventure, and sensory
toys for the newborns and toddlers who are simply learning about their new
world and surroundings. The options are virtually limitless.
Of course, with all of the choices, how is it possible to
pick the right toy for your baby? Are certain toys more or less beneficial for
your little one? And where is the best place to find
educational and developmental toys
for the child you love?
Multiple Uses
To begin the process of picking out new toys for your baby,
start by looking for ones that can be used in a variety of different ways. Toys
that have multiple uses will challenge your toddler to take more than one
approach, which will help develop their critical thinking and analysis skills.
For example, the
Mr. Mechanic’s Racing Car from Imagine Toys® is a wonderful toy, particularly because it can be
used in multiple ways by children over the age of one. Your baby can push it
along the ground like a regular toy car, learning about the motion of wheels,
and strengthening their grip and fine motor skills. In addition to that,
however, they can open up the hood of the car and fiddle around with the
individual parts using a toy hammer and screwdriver that come with the toy, a
separate activity that will spark an interest in engineering.
Multi-use toys like this are extremely beneficial for babies
and toddlers.
Reading and
Alphabet-Based Aspects
Of course, at the age of one, your toddler may not be able
to read or recognize the alphabet, let alone speak in a comprehensible manner.
That being said, it is absolutely never too early to introduce your baby to
reading and alphabet-based toys to give them a head start in this activity. If
you present your child with an alphabet toy at the age of one, he or she will
begin to recognize the shapes and their corresponding sounds early on, which
will allow him or her to excel in reading and writing activities as an older
toddler and while in preschool or elementary school.
Even a toy like the
Braille & Sign Language ABC Blocks is an excellent option for children of this
age. This wonderful kids block set from Imagine Toys® contains all of the
latters of the alphabet for your child to learn and master at an early age. For
an added activity, however, this kids toy also includes how to make all of
these letters in sign language, as well as how they are written and spelled out
in braille. This excellent educational toy provides a host of different
activities that will help your child learn about three different alphabets, all
at the same time.
Physical Activity
In our contemporary society children have more opportunities
than ever to stay inside and focus on passive entertainment. Kids can watch TV
or movies, play with smartphones, or even test out a new tablet.
But while many of these activities may have an extremely
educational component, they do force children to sit in one place and remain
sedentary for a period of time. And while that can be beneficial on occasion,
this should always be complemented with others that encourage physical activity.
What’s the best way to have an active child? Simple – by
providing him or her with active toys at an early age and showing him or her
how fun it can be to get up and move around. For example, consider letting your
toddler play with the new
Seek-a-Boo toy.
This fun toddler toy will get your little one up on his or feet, searching for
matching cards around the room. Even small amounts of physical activity at a
young age will help keep your child active later in life.
Imagination
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you should search for
toddler and baby toys that encourage your child to get lost in his or her
imagination. Toys that help facilitate pretend play can help your child expand
his or her sense of creativity, and will even let him or her deal with
real-world problems in an imaginary realm.
Some of the best toys for this activity are kids costumes,
such as the
Amulet Princess dress, which let your children dress up like a fictional character
and get lost in an imaginary world.
Choosing the Right
Toys for Babies
Are you looking for the perfect toys to pick up for your
baby or toddler this year? Consider these tips and head to Imagine Toys® to find something that your little one will love.