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Different Types of Baby Toys

by Norbert Shtaynberg 05 Apr 2019

There are so many kinds of baby toys to choose from. But the most important thing to consider when picking a baby toy is how much enjoyment it will give to the child. The physical appearance of the toy, its shape, color, and texture, determines how engaged and delighted the baby will be with his/her toy, which will allow the mother to prepare his/her food and complete other tasks, like household chores, etc. The toys should also introduce the baby to the basic concepts of shape and color. Baby toys are usually labeled according to age groups and this also helps the parent decide which toys are ideal for their child. As with any other purchase for the baby's needs, safety of the baby should always be the foremost consideration. Make sure that the material the toy is made of is not hazardous to the baby's health and that the toy itself is safe to play with, i.e., no sharp edges or not too small.

Aside from pure enjoyment, baby toys should be educational, too. Puzzles are very ideal educational toys because they promote mental coordination and problem solving skills of the baby. The baby also learns more about different images, like their shapes and colors. Puzzles have different difficulty levels depending on the baby age groups; but the kind of puzzle that's right for the baby is also dependent on the baby's own skills. There are babies who can solve puzzles with higher difficulty levels than their own. Other educational toys introduce the concepts of letters and numbers. Sometimes, these toys also include musical and lighting features to make them more stimulating for and interesting to the baby. In addition to piquing the baby's interest, the baby also gets familiarized with simple musical notes.

Even at a very young age, some toys are made specific for boys and girls. Generally, baby boys play with construction toys and baby girls with doll houses. But babies do not really understand the differences between the two and would be more than happy to play with either one or both. More often than not, babies play pretend games when they use their doll houses or construction toys. When baby boys play with their sister's or friend's doll houses, for example, they usually play a special role in the pretend game. Simple building blocks are one of the most popular construction toys that can also be used for babies' pretend games. Babies can enjoy endless hours building pyramids with their blocks, knocking them over, and then building them again.

Another favorite that has withstood the test of time is the rocking horse. These are very simple toys for baby but they never fail to captivate the baby's imagination and take him/her away as far as his/her imagination would go. Stuffed character toys, which are usually soft, fluffy, and cuddly versions of animals, like the teddy bear, are perfect companions for babies. They rouse feelings of intimacy and comfort and almost always become the child's friends for years.

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