Children's toys from 12 to 18 months1 year to 18 months: Children follow our example, good or bad. Thus you cannot expect your child to do what you are not doing yourself. The bottom line is if you set rules, make sure you stick to them yourself. Do some research to figure out a plan for yourself. Hang a toy from the high chair; the child will enjoy pulling it up and letting it down.Block trolley: A better option to stimulate and assist walking than a walking ring. It doubles as a packing, pushing and unpacking exercise at the same time. Encourage the child to pack and push toys from one place to another as a game. Teach them to unpack and pack back in the same way. Stacking rings: Shape sorter: As children's toys go, these are always a hit. Store the shapes inside the set to avoid losing pieces. Name the shape the child is looking for to help with remembering shape names later. Cds/cassettes/limited videos: Keep the videos to one hour or so at a time, and not more than twice a day if possible: The effects of that flickering screen affect the brainwave pattern, as well as the eyesight. More of a concern is the radiation (emfs) that spread off the screen. The teaching ability of videos is important, though. Choose ones you also enjoy as repetition is important. Where they have singing, choose ones with good singing voices to help tune the child’s ear. Musical instruments: The next step after listening to music; learning the practical steps to making music. Toy instruments are fine as long as they do not have thin synthetic sounds. Bells, rattles and drums made from things in the kitchen are a good idea. Blocks: Sandpit, sand, sand toys: Despite that they have to wash or bath and change clothes after each session, the importance of textures and physically feeling something natural cannot be overemphasised. Puppets and theatre: Good idea for a party. Cardboard/bath books: Baby dolls: Medium sized soft dolls or teddies to cuddle. Soft vehicles: Bath toys: Toys that pour and squirt, shapes that stick to tiles. Big interlocking building blocks: Activity table: Wonderful tool as there are various activities should one prove boring in the short term. Interesting to observe their first interests and favourites. Bible stories: Essential, and too early is far better than too late in this case. There are many more significant and wonderful stories than just David and Goliath, or Daniel in the lion’s den. Early spiritual roots are vital and lifelong. Back to children toys from children toys 12 to18mths Return to top 10 parenting tips page |
Attention pays in the early days.
Children toys birth to 6 months
From birth to six months there are many things for both parents to enjoy in the bonding experience.
Moving towards one, life has just begun.
Children toys 6 to 12 months Exploration and rapid development take place at this age.
At one and a half I want to laugh.
Peek-a-boo, crawling, walking, unpacking cupboards. This age is full of repetition and jokes.
Now I'm approaching two, I need a clue.
18 months to 2 years. At this age your child will explore anything and everything. Their independence brings with it joy and challenge. Make the most of the time.
Two, three, four...I'm looking for more!
2 to 4 years. Real busybodies who observe and do what they see their parents do. The challenge is there to do it right and keep up!
Now I'm five I want to come alive.
5 to 6 years A real little person now. Boys test their strength against things. Girls are aware of pretty things.
Seven and eight, having fun is great.
7 to 8 years Sport and outings are coming to the fore. Children will begin to participate in group activities.
From nine to twelve, deeper and deeper I delve.
The character and personality are really showing now. Interests, likes and dislikes too.
Now I'm a teen I'm keen to be seen.
Those interesting teenage years have been entered with the rollercoaster unpredictability. As parents our early groundwork will pay off. Despite what your teen may say they need parental love and guidance just as much as at any other age.