From 0 to 24 months, it's all about discovering the world ! And it's also a festival of firsts. The best toys for 0-24 month olds? Those that will stimulate the child in different areas of development.
Sensory : Go with toys of different colors, shapes, sounds, noises and textures . Examples of toys: colored blocks, rattles that make noise, multisensory books, kaleidoscopes.
Fine motor skills : He learns to control his hands , to reach for objects and to move them intentionally . Examples of games: Toy cars, stacking towers, hammering boards, threading games, nesting games.
Gross motor skills: This is often the age of their first steps ! Choose games that work on their balance . Examples of games: walkers, small push bikes.
Language: Not all children speak fluently by age 2, but it's certainly around this time that they say their first words . Stimulate language development with books , songs , alphabet books , or simply by naming everyday objects. Toys that stimulate the mouth and lip muscles, such as whistles, can also help!
Emotional: The child develops trusting and secure relationships with the different people in their daily life. Choose games that allow you to connect with them , share tender moments , and cuddle them. Examples of games/activities: Reading a book before bedtime, singing nursery rhymes , playing games for two .
Joy : The first smiles , the first laughs , the first "jokes" —all those moments that melt our hearts! This is the period when children become masters of their favorite activity: PLAY! So let them have toys that are all about playing and having fun. For example: bath toys , figurines , cars , funny books .
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