Dear parents, do not make the most common mistake - do not try to buy up all the toys that only come into your field of vision. This is an absolutely useless exercise and a waste of money. Your kid simply won't play them. First of all, focus on the age and level of development of your child. Be sure to take into account the fact that under the age of one year, babies very quickly lose interest in a new toy. Therefore, it makes sense to apply some trick: put a few toys, put the rest in a bag and put away for a week. Then the toys can be swapped. So the baby will have time to miss them and again will begin to study and examine with pleasure.
An approximate list of toys that your baby may really need for full development. Modifications of the proposed options can be very different, you will choose them to your taste. Most importantly, all toys must be safe for your child's health and mental development.
List of toys for babies under 1 year old:
- Rattle. Make sure that the rattle is not too loud. Be sure to pay attention to the aesthetic component - no aggression.
- Beads-garlands. It is very convenient to hang them on the baby's crib or stroller. Over time, the baby will begin to pull the handles towards them, which will contribute to the development of fine motor skills and coordination of movement.
- Mobile. A modern toy that can greatly facilitate the life of a mother and interest the baby as much as possible. Choose a mobile with soft lullabies or sounds of nature, they will help you calm your baby before bed.
- Teether. This item will serve your baby as a toy and "rescue" during teething. Make a choice in favor of proven manufacturers. Make sure that the teether is free of toxic materials.
- Tumbler. A funny toy that will undoubtedly cheer up your kid. With her help, the baby will learn to develop perseverance and diligence.
- Pyramid, nesting dolls. These toys will be useful for babies closer to a year. With their help, you will be able to explain to the child the simplest cause-and-effect relationships, show in comparison “big” and “small”.
- Developing rug. A useful toy, but, unfortunately, not all children like to tinker with it. Before buying such a game complex, observe the baby and decide whether this purchase is necessary.
- Rubber duck. This is a favorite version of bath toys. After all, even at such moments, your baby continues to explore the world. The duckling will attract the baby's close attention, and you can calmly finish the water procedures.
It is not the number of toys that is important, but their ability to arouse the baby's interest and contribute to his development.
