Parents and caregivers benefit from knowing about appropriate toys for infants and toddlers. Toys appropriate for infants who are not yet able to grasp might become dangerous once the infant can put them in her mouth. Parents should consider the following guidelines when selecting toys for their infants and toddlers:
- Toys should be appropriate for the child’s development. Parents should select toys that are interesting and with which the child can play with successfully. They should be bright and colorful.
- Toys should be safe and durable. Toys should be able to withstand being mouthed, banged, and thrown. They should be free of small parts that can come off and be swallowed or cause the infant to choke.
- Toys should complement the child’s ability to grasp and manipulate. Parents should consider the size, weight, and stability of the toy.
- Toys should appeal to the child’s senses. Soft toys are desirable, as are toys that make a noise and/or can be acted on (poke, turn knobs, pull strings to initiate noises, etc.) (Bronson, 1995; Deiner, 1998).
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Excerpt from Play and Child Development, by J.L. Frost, S.C. Wortham, S. Reifel, 2008 edition, p. 118-119.
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