Hobbies And Interests
Infant Toys
Babies love color, sound and motion. Musical mobiles, colorful soft dolls and cloth books that make different sounds are all good choices.
Creative Toys
Let their imaginations run wild with art toys. Modeling clay, crayons and finger paints all stimulate creativity. Get a giant drawing pad and put it on the wall for your child to draw on.
Build-it Toys
Toys such as building blocks and plastic snap-together blocks help children work together and use their imaginations. Creating a castle tower or a city for monsters to knock down is just plain fun.
Indoor Games
Card and board games are great teaching tools. Children get to learn to cooperate, take turns and enjoy competition with these toys. Try playing "Crazy Eights" or a puzzle game with your child and see how fast she learns.
Outdoor Play
Playtime and healthy exercise work together in growing healthy minds and bodies. Build a fort out of cardboard, play lawn bowling, lawn darts or badminton with your kids. They will learn fair play and how to compete in a positive manner.
The Best Toys
The best toys are often the simplest. A wooden rocking horse or Hula Hoop can engage a child's imagination for hours. Try to pick toys that allow your child to explore the world around him and use his creativity.