Toddlers are all about discovering through sights, sounds and shapes...
Toddlers have a keen sense of discovery. They need to be inspired and develop imaginative play...how better to do that then with real hands on toys...bright colors and things that make noise!
Toys that crinkle and bump, toys that are soft, chewable, toys that are designed safe but with enough appeal to keep their attention for the next couple of years.
Toys that allow them to use their imagination, make noise, pretend, stimulate and sooth!
If you are looking for the perfect toddler gift, look no further! Whether they want to build, make music or be comforted by a bedtime buddy, it's here.
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MEGA Bloks Fill & Dump Wagon
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
For your little Beethoven
Making music is as much a basic life skill as walking or talking. Fine motor skills are strengthened when little fingers play with the instruments (eg: when pressing the keys of a piano or when strumming a guitar)Music plays an important role in language development. Music and song can encourage children to make an effort to try to say or sing the words.
Singing also helps young children concentrate on the task at hand and helps establish rituals...I've seen this over the past few years when my own children come home with a hand washing song they've learned from school.
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They'll love to "Jam" with Elmo!
Fisher Price Jam with Elmo Guitar
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
For happy little enginers & little chefs...
Here's my favorite link:
It's the "Clippo Hippo"...
(I just like saying that!)
Playskool Clipo Feature Hippo
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
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