Toddlers love to run and play and wear out their parents. There is no end to a toddler's energy and their toys should both reflect and encourage this constant stream of motion. While plush toys are good for resting times and can provide a great deal of comfort, the toys that are most popular with toddlers are toys that do something or encourage the toddler to move around.
Toddlers are also learning sponges. They absorb everything, including many things you wish they would forget until later ages. It is this love of learning that you will also want to take care to encourage. Toddler toys have come a long way in the last few decades and there is no better way to teach your child than to show them how much fun learning can be.
Toys for toddlers should be learning-centric. A toy that can teach your colour shapes while showing them how to build or do something is ideal. This is why blocks are such a perfect toy for little ones. A toddler can play with blocks and at the same time the child is learning his colours, his shapes and how to construct sturdy structures. You can also use blocks to teach a child how to count. Simple games of 'how many red squares do we have?' will teach your child valuable skills.
Simple puzzles will encourage your child to engage his or her memory as the more times the puzzle gets put together, the faster your child will be at this task. Learning how to match shapes to each other is also good.
Any toy that makes music is also fun. Your toddler can learn about music and have tons of fun banging away and making all of those new sounds that they haven't heard before.
Toddlers have fun when they learn. They haven't yet been taught that learning is boring so take advantage of this time and make sure that their toys help them learn and grow!
About the Author
Gary writes about toddler toys for his website which sells a wide range of quality toys for toddlers and babies. www.monkeyshine.co.uk
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