Push And Pull Toys
For 1-year-old beginning to walk, toys that encourage pushing and pulling are excellent for promoting movement, balance, and coordination. Choose toys with a stable base to prevent tipping, offering your child a secure and fun experience.
Balls Of Various Sizes
Playing with balls helps develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Start with larger, softer balls that are easier to grasp, and gradually introduce smaller ones as your child's skills improve. Rolling, throwing, and catching are all activities that promote physical development.
Building Blocks And Stacking Toys
To support further your child's development in fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving, consider the Itzy Stacker™ Silicone Stacking Toy. This educational and fun toy is made from food-grade silicone, providing children with a safe and tactile experience as they learn about size, shape, and sequence through playful stacking. Its vibrant colors and textures make it a perfect tool for sensory exploration, enhancing their learning experience as they play.
Best Choices For Cognitive Development
Shape Sorters And Puzzles
Shape sorters and simple puzzles are fantastic tools for enhancing cognitive development. They help children understand the concept of matching and encourage problem-solving skills. Children develop spatial awareness and critical thinking abilities as they figure out how to fit pieces into the right places.
Interactive Books And Flashcards
Engaging a child's curiosity and language skills, interactive books with textures, sounds, or flaps and flashcards featuring pictures or colors can be effective tools. These resources are enjoyable ways to enhance vocabulary and memory skills.
Musical Instruments
Simple musical instruments, such as drums, xylophones, or maracas, can be excellent for cognitive development. They introduce children to the concept of cause and effect and help develop an understanding of rhythm, pattern recognition, and auditory skills.