How Toys Help Child Development?
Toys play a crucial role in the development of children across different age categories. Each age range brings specific needs and abilities that can be supported and enhanced through thoughtfully designed toys. From infancy to adolescence, toys provide children with opportunities to explore, learn, and develop key skills.
In this article, we will focus on the importance of toys in child development and how they can contribute to the growth of various areas, such as motor skills, cognitive abilities, social interaction, and emotional intelligence. We will also explore how recommended toys differ across different age categories to cater to the child’s needs and abilities.
Get ready for an enlightening journey that will show us how toys can play a vital role in child development and support their abilities across various age ranges.
1 . Toys for Infants from Birth to 6 Months
During the first six months of a child’s life, their sensory and motor development is crucial. Toys become an essential means to help infants explore the world around them and develop foundational skills. Designed specifically for the age range from birth to 6 months, toys aim to stimulate different senses and encourage the child’s activity.
Merka Newborn Toys Black and White Baby Toys
- Visual Impact Suitable for Newborns Baby – The most suitable baby toy for newborns at the moment is a sensory toy that emphasizes black and white high contrast. Our newborn toys adds a little bright color to the high contrast of black and white, so that your babies can still use after one year old.
- Interesting Montessori Sensory Interactive Newborn Toys – Our 3 piece black and white baby toy set has a very wide range of applications,The rich double-sided pattern design helps your baby’s Early visual development can also entertain the baby’s mood and help the baby improve his cognitive ability.
- Baby Sensory Interactive Crinkle Toys for Newborn – Each of three piece toy sets comes with a different sounding toy, one has a BB device that can be pressed to make a sound. One shakes to make a crisp bell sound, suitable for hanging on a stroller or car. The last one Let the baby grasp it, it will make a paper-like sound to attract the baby, and there is a teether attached to it, which can exercise the baby’s hand-eye coordination and grasping ability.
- SAFE MATERIALS FOR BABY HEALTH – Our newborn toys touch and feel books with fabric material. Non-toxic, firmly stitched, hand washable and absolutely safe for babies. Even if the baby scratches or bites, it is not easy to damage, very durable.The perfect gift for baby showers and birthdays to help them grow up healthy, suitable for babies and toddlers over 0 months. They are great gifts to help new parents give their children a good start to learning.
- Customer satisfaction is the top priority – Any questions or suggestions you encounter, please contact our customer service. We will continue to provide you with early development toys, so that you have the opportunity to keep in touch with your baby, this is a warm time!
Hape Beaded Raindrops
- SOOTHING RAINDROP SOUNDS: Turn this rainmaker over and stimulate senses with vibrant trickling beads and soothing raindrop sounds
- ROBUST DESIGN: With an easy-to-grip design, your baby can use the toy easily, developing their grabbing abilities as they play
- BRIGHT COLORS: The shake and rattle rainmaker features bright blue and green colors that will leave your little one in awe as the beads trickle up and down
- SENSORY DEVELOPMENT: This innovative instrument provides children with hours of musical entertainment by imitating the gentle sound of rain. Great musical toy for sensory development
- SAFE TO PLAY WITH: Child-safe paint finish and sturdy wood construction make this a long-lasting toy your child will love for years to come. Perfect for kids 0 months and up
2. Toys for Infants from 6 to 12 Months
The period from 6 to 12 months is an exciting time in a child’s development, marked by significant milestones and newfound abilities. During this stage, infants are becoming more mobile and curious about the world around them. Toys play a vital role in supporting their exploration, fine-tuning their emerging motor skills, and stimulating their cognitive development.
Classic Baby Rainmaker Toy
- A wooden classic. 42 colorful wooden beads that create beautiful rainstorm sounds when they go down.
- Smooth edges & natural wood. This wooden rainmaker toy is perfect for little hands and big imaginations.
- Safe & Sound. BPA, PVC, and Phthalates free, soy-based inks and water-based varnishes.
- Double the fun. Flip it over to hear the marbles race down or roll down the hall to get baby moving.
- Encourages early learning. Sure to spark curiosity, this educational toy introduces baby to colors, hand-eye coordination and more…
- Dimensions. The B. A-Maze Rain Rush is 8″ (H) x 5″ (diam.)
- Trustworthy. Battat is a family-owned company that has been established in 1897.
- B. Powerful. WE.org receives a portion of sales from every B. toy purchased.
ABC Block Party Baby Blocks
- Interchangeable soft block toy set! 6 Super soft blocks for baby to grab and discover with 5 interchangeable and textured inserts to shake, rattle and roll!
- 6 Squishable blocks! Soft alphabet blocks with plenty of colors and textures. Corduroy, velvety, plush… they’re all Super soft and lightweight!
- 5 fun inserts! Baby-friendly and easy to manipulate, these chunky shapes are interchangeable and fun to shake, rattle and roll!
- Easy-to-grab! With their unique opening in the middle, The ABC block party alphabet blocks are easy for baby to grab and manipulate.
- Beautiful reusable bag! 100% recycled plastic, put it all away at the end of the day.
- Sensory toy! This building blocks toy is a great way to learn concepts like colors, letters, hand-eye coordination and gross and fine motor skills.
- Trustworthy! Battat is a family-owned company that has been established in 1897
3. Toys for Infants from 12 to 24 Months
The period from 12 to 24 months is a time of intense development and exploration for children. Toddlers become increasingly active, their motor and cognitive abilities improve, and their curiosity about the world around them grows. Toys play a crucial role during this stage in supporting their growth, skill development, and creativity.
VTech Sit to Stand Walker and Activity Cube
- Product 1: Interactive learning baby Walker has a removable play panel; frustration free packaging means it comes in a plain brown box
- Product 1: Early learning center has 5 piano keys that play music and encourage creativity; wheels work on carpeted and hard floors
- Product 1: Features 2 colorful spinning rollers, 3 shape sorters, and 3 light-up buttons that develop motor skills
- Product 1: Pretend telephone handset and mechanical elements enhance role-play fun; 2 AA batteries are included
- Product 2: Toddler Activity Cube: 5 sides of play encourage discovery and exploration; 4 light-up buttons introduce your baby to animal names, animal sounds and shapes
- Product 2: Pre-K Learning Toy: This alphabet activity cube has 14 interactive features that develop fine motor skills for any growing mind; your little one will learn colors, shapes, and more
- Product 2: Learn to Crawl: Motion sensor activates fun sounds when the activity cube is moved to attract your little one’s attention and even assists babies with sitting up to play
- Product 2: Early Learning Center: The Busy Learners Activity Cube features 25 playful songs and melodies that keep toddlers engaged, entertained, and learning for hours
LeapFrog 100 Animals Book
- Six double-sided, interactive pages feature animals from 12 categories such as the forest, the ocean and the shore
- Explore three play modes that teach about animal names, animal sounds and fun facts
- This fully bilingual book lets kids learn about animals and sing songs in English and Spanish
- Fun facts about animals provide an early introduction to science concepts
- Intended for ages 18+ months; requires 2 AA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use
4. Toys for Children aged 2-3 Years
The age between 2 and 3 years is filled with joy, exploration, and growth for children. Toddlers become little explorers and begin to develop their skills and imagination. Toys for children in this age range play a crucial role in nurturing their imagination, creativity, and skill development.
Kitchen Set for Kids
- TODDLER KITCHEN PLAYSET: Little chefs can’t wait to whip up some fun with the Step2 Fun with Friends Kitchen Playset. The stylish, open design and fresh colors complement any play area and allow for engaging social play!
- INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Kids’ kitchen set features various interactive features to enhance pretend play. Little ones will love the working oven & refrigerator doors, pass-through kitchen windows, pretend stove burner with lights, sounds, & pod coffee maker.
- EASY STORAGE: When playtime fun is done, multiple accessory hooks, shelves and bins help store the included play kitchen accessories to keep this playset looking organized. Assembled Dimensions: 40.88″ H x 35.75″ W x 12.5″ D
- UNMATCHED DURABILITY: This toy for toddlers is made with durable, double-walled plastic construction with molded-in colors that won’t chip, fade, crack, or peel so it will last through generations. Plus, it’s low maintenance – just wipe down as needed.
- SKILL-BUILDING FUN: A small kitchen of their own provides hours of fun for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids, encouraging little ones to develop fine motor skills, role-playing, language skills and critical thinking.
- IN THE BOX: Play kitchen; decals; accessory set including dishes, utensils, cookware and more.
Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
- This kids’ water table will create a mini water park right in your backyard! Use the large bucket to scoop up water from the pond and pour into the top waterfall tray. Watch as the rainfall effect is activated as the water splashes into the pond!
- As the waterfall drains back into the water table pond, maze-like spinners, ramps and buckets are activated! Rearrange the put-and-place maze pieces to create new waterfalls for fun cause and effect STEM play
- Kids can make a spinning splash in the “rain” with the hand-held spinning wheel and use the side flipper to flip figures back into the pond!
- Easy to clean! Use disinfectant wipes or household cleaners whenever you want!
- Colors and accessories may vary
- Basin holds up to 5 gal. of water.
5 . Toys for Children aged 3-6 Years
The age between 3 and 6 years is a time of tremendous growth and curiosity for children. Preschoolers are eager to explore, learn, and engage with the world around them. Toys play a vital role during this stage in stimulating their imagination, fostering cognitive development, and enhancing their social and emotional skills.
Hi Ho! Cherry-O Board Game
- CLASSIC BEGINNER GAME: Do you remember playing the Hi Ho. Cherry-O game when you were a child. Introduce new generations to the classic gameplay of this kids’ board game for boys and girls ages 3 and up
- FUN COUNTING BOARD GAME: Kids ages 3 and up can have a blast picking pretend fruit from the trees on the game board, and filling their buckets. The spinner lets them know the number of pieces to pick — or put back
- SIMPLE GAMEPLAY FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Players take turns picking pretend cherries, blueberries, apples, and oranges from their trees to fill their baskets. The first to fill their basket wins
- PRACTICE BASIC MATH SKILLS: Kids can have such fun picking fruit to fill their baskets, they don’t even realize they’re practicing math skills, such as counting, addition and subtraction
- GREAT GIFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: The Hi Ho. Cherry-O board game makes a great birthday gift for both boys and girls ages 3 and up. Play it at home with the family. Use this fun counting game in the classroom
Trouble Board Game
- Fun game for ages 5 and up: Just 2 players are needed to play the trouble board game; engages kids ages 5 and up
- 2-4 players: The trouble game is a fun activity for play dates, after school, and family time; Enjoy playing the game with 2, 3, or 4 players
- Power up spaces: The game instructions include options for playing the classic trouble game or using power up spaces
- Pop-o-matic bubble: The iconic pop-o-matic die roller bubble is fun to press, and it keeps the die from getting lost
- Great family game: Adults and kids 5 and up can play the trouble game together. It’s a great choice for family game night
- Trouble game is peg-popping fun
- Pop-O-Matic die roller rolls the die
Conclusion:
Toys play a vital role in the development of children from birth to the age of 3-6. Well-chosen toys support their exploration, learning, creativity, social interaction, and motor skills. It is important to select toys appropriate for each age and child’s abilities, ensuring they are safe and stimulating.
While toys are important, don’t forget to provide children with ample time for unstructured play and encourage their imagination. This is crucial for their overall development and a happy childhood.
Through toys, children learn, discover, and develop their skills. Create an environment for joyful interaction with suitable toys and observe how your child grows and flourishes.
Rest assured that your carefully chosen toys will bring hours of joy and support the healthy development of your child.
