By the end of the first year of life, the child is already firmly on its legs and takes its first steps. At this age, the baby actively learns the world around him, and toys help him in this. While playing, the child develops, therefore, during this period of the child's development, the choice of toys should be especially careful.
What is interesting for a child at 11-12 months old?
At this age, the kid is interested in everything. If he has already learned to walk, then he does it all the time. This new skill opens up a lot of possibilities for him: now he tries to reach out to everything he can get his hands on. He grabs everything in his path and tastes it. Therefore, the child cannot be left unattended.
In this period, there is a breakthrough in the physical development of the baby. He likes to overcome obstacles. For example, climbing onto a sofa, climbing under a table. This feature can be used in organizing games for a child.
The toddler begins to listen to different sounds, he also likes music. This is the right time to develop your musical ability.
In this age period, the child's socialization begins. This is manifested in the fact that the baby is interested in the behavior of adults. He copies their behavior, sometimes provokes conflict situations in order to observe the reaction. Parents should be aware of this and not succumb to provocation.
What toys to keep your baby busy with?
At the age of 11-12 months, the child likes everything that moves. He tries to set in motion even that which should not move. Therefore, he will like various cars that can be pulled by the ribbon, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers. Many children get excited about a ball that can be thrown, kicked, and then watched as it rolls and catch up.
You can offer your kid colorful cubes. A child at this age is already able to build towers out of them. Parents can get involved in the game and help their toddler learn colors. For example, you can build red, yellow, green, blue towers.
Various musical instruments can keep the kid busy for a long time. These toys also develop an ear for music.
Your child may enjoy the first time with a parent to play with stuffed animals or dolls. Such toys can be fed, put to bed, taken for a walk. They can be used to study parts of the body and face.
And, of course, the kid will appreciate the books with colorful illustrations. It is advisable to offer the child cardboard or fabric copies - they will last longer. Not all children at this age are ready to listen to the reading of adults, but the pictures will be viewed with great pleasure.
Get involved in children's games, help your kid explore the world. Remember that the brain of a child under three years old is able to easily assimilate any information. Use this ability now and you will grow up to be a smart kid!
