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EDUCATIONAL TOYS
For The Newborn To 6 Month Old
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR A 1 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 1 month old plays
Infants can focus on an object approximately 8-10 inches away, but does not see in detail. High contrast objects with defined borders are optimal at this age. Your baby's favorite thing to look at is Mom or Dad's face and he watches facial expressions intently. Eventually, your baby will try to imitate your facial expressions. While your baby can hear high-pitched noises, he is soothed and quieted by low-pitched sounds. He will follow an object slowly with his eyes, but may often lose track of the object. His hands stay closed for the most part.
Educational toys that develop skills
Mobiles and music boxes are a great selection at this age. As the mobile goes around, try pointing out the mobile's characters, colors, or lights, encouraging the ability for your baby to track objects with his eyes. A toy that combines music with light stimulates multiple senses. The repetitive rhythm of sights and sounds can be self-soothing and help remind baby that it's time to rest.
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONALTOYS FOR A 2 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 2 month old plays This is an exciting time for parents because your baby now smiles directly at you and others. He has learned that he can make things happen, and he kicks and waves his arms when excited. Your baby has also learned that one event follows another. Your baby will turn towards a sound from the front or side, but not from behind.
Educational toys that develop skills
Toys, such as activity gyms, that encourage your child to kick and bat at objects help to develop motor skills. Such toys also facilitate the understanding of cause and effect. Try a soft quilt with different textures, sounds and activities to sharpen motor skills and cognitive skills.
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR A 3 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 3 month old plays
At three months old, this is a great time to put your baby on his tummy . Your baby can lift his head up and may even lift himself up onto his elbows. Babies this age can grasp objects with their hands and even wave the object around. While they don't reach for objects deliberately, a three month old can and will bat at toys." target="_blank">
Educational toys that develop skills
Now that your baby is starting to grasp objects, this is a great time to introduce hand-held rattles. It's also fun to watch as they can make things happen... shake, rattle, and roll!
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR A 4 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 4 month old plays
A four-month-old baby's biggest interest is watching people and facial expressions. He now recognizes those who he sees on a continual basis. He's becoming more active as he squeals and laughs with excitement. You may notice that your baby now watches his hands. He can open his hand and grasp objects that are placed in his hands. However, looking at an object and reaching is difficult, but he can succeed with a lot of help from Mom and Dad.
Educational toys that develop skills
Your baby's senses are coming alive. It's a great time to introduce toys with lots of different textures, sounds, and things to grab. Toys with faces is one of the first things infants recognize and respond to, thus enhancing the development of visual skills while at the same time providing comfort.
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR A 5 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 5 month old plays
Your baby's hand-eye coordination is improving, he can roll from his tummy to his back, and he uses his mouth to explore objects. He now has the ability to reach for toys. When on his tummy he can push up on his hands. He loves to smile at himself in the mirror.
Educational toys that develop skills
Toys with mirrors promote facial recognition and provide hours of entertainment. At this age, babies are eager to learn more about their surrounding, and activity toys offer the opportunity for discovery, encouraging exploration with hands, eyes, and mouth.
DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR A 6 MONTH OLD BABY
How your 6 month old plays
You'll begin to notice that your baby has a lot more control over his body and limbs. A six month old can sit up with little support or may even be able to sit up on his own. Babies this age will look for things that have fallen, and are anxious to be mobile. Your baby also has a better understanding of cause and effect.
Educational toys that develop skills
A toy with stacking parts is an excellent tool to develop eye-hand coordination. Crawl along push toys are excellent choices for the baby that is anxious to be mobile, and toys that respond to actions with fun rewards (sounds, lights, music) help to develop the understanding between cause and effect.
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