1. And Play
Note’s for infants

2. Importance of play Toy’s are tools for learning
Play time is important for work as well as pleasure.
Research has shown playtime is essential to intellectual development.
Throwing a ball, shaking a rattle, stacking blocks it’s not just for amusement it strengthens their muscles.

3. Toys that delight a three-month-old might bore a ten-month-old!!
**Remember **
Toys that delight a three-month-old might bore a ten-month-old!!

4. Newborn Toys Enjoy reading, cuddling, music
Appeal to sight, hearing, & touch
Crib mirrors, rattles, textured, & musical toys
Contrasting colors & patterns (red & black appeal to newborns)
Poor eyesight so keep it simple

5. 1-3 Months Enjoy interaction Musical & singing toys, being sung to
Brightly colored books and mobiles
Rattles of different:shapes, textures, sizes, colors, & weights
Dangle objects above them to swat at
Will be learning to smile, grasp & hold objects, babble, bring objects to their mouths

6. 4-7 Months Enjoy playing games, sing songs, repeat actions
Learning cause & effect
Understanding object permanence
Toys they can activate themselves
Toys that make: a sound when shaken, cause & effect pop-up toys, practice finger control; puppets

7. 8-12 Months Exploration toys Toys that develop hand-eye coordination
Not picky
Books with familiar objects
Toys they walk around with

8. Choosing Toys Look for toys that encourage participation and use
As babies abilities increase, toys can become more complex
Choose toys that will remain interesting and appropriate for a number of years
Look for age appropriate toys

9. Choosing Toy’s Cont.
“Educational” toys are very expensive and typically only have one use
Common household items like measuring spoons, plastic bowls, large wooden spoon, ect. make good toys for younger children because they can play with them in different ways