It's the holiday season ! Are you trying to come up with some good gift ideas for kids? Here are some things to consider and age appropriate toy recommendations for a 1 year old child.
1 year old
Considerations:
- begins pulling to stand
- creeps
- puts objects into and out of container
- enjoys placing things on head
- looks at and explores objects with hands
Toys:
- push toys
- plastic nesting or stacking containers
- cups
- balls
- blocks - small and brightly colored
- baskets
-
boxes - simple ones to open and close
18-21 months old
Considerations:
- needs interesting variety
- likes to move and climb on things
- constantly on the move; short attention span
- more aware of people
- begins to talk more readily
Toys:
- pull toys
- pots and pans
- sand toys
- water toys
- dolls
- hammer toys
- sturdy books with large colored pictures
- stuffed toys
- large blocks
- toy telephone
- large beads to string
- simple shape sorter
For additional suggestions that are more specific to a child's development, consult your occupational therapist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte.
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