How do I pick a toy for a one year old?
Here's a few things to remember when choosing a gift!
One-year-olds are on the go! Typically they can walk steadily and
even climb stairs. They enjoy stories, say their first words, and can
play next to other children (but not yet with). They like to
experiment—but need adults to keep them safe.
Good toys for 1-year-olds can include:
- Board books with simple illustrations or photographs of real objects
- Things to create with—wide non-toxic, washable markers, crayons, and large paper
- Things to pretend with—toy phones, dolls and doll beds, baby carriages and strollers, dress-up accessories (scarves, purses), puppets, stuffed toys, wooden chunky animals, and wooden “realistic” vehicles
- Things to build with—cardboard and wood blocks
- Things for using their large and small muscles—puzzles, toys with parts that do things (dials, switches, knobs, lids), and large and small balls
- Pull toys, push toys, & bath squirties!
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