How to Find the Best Toy Baby Gifts at an Inexpensive Price Point
If you’ve ever shopped for toy baby you know that finding toys that are great for infant development while also being inexpensive can be tough. But with a little research, you’ll find that there are plenty of toys that do just that — all at an affordable price point!
Introducing Your Baby to Toys
Your baby’s first toys should be those that are small and easily grasped, like rattles or shakers. These are good for learning cause and effect (i.e., I shake it, and it makes a noise) as well as for teaching your baby how to follow an object with their eyes.
You can start playing with your baby at this age by gently shaking a rattle with his hands to get him used to the concept of cause and effect, and then allowing him to shake it on his own. As he grows older, he’ll take more control over his arms and legs and will start rolling over, pushing himself up on his hands and kicking at an object.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Toys for Your Baby’s Development: Tips and Guidelines
A toy that lets you interact with your baby as she plays helps her learn empathy and social skills, says Florida-based psychologist Debbie White. She notes that dolls with interactive features, like Baby Alive’s classic diaper-filling dolls, are particularly helpful for pre-verbal children or new talkers who can’t yet articulate their emotions.
Dolls that require a level of nurturing are also important, she adds. These toys “demonstrate real-world problems children face every day, such as feeling hungry or tired, getting clean and needing comfort,” she says.
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