Things You'll Need:
- Ball
- <br>Push or pull toy
- <br>Riding toy
- <br>Children's books
- <br>Plastic pail and shovel
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Step 1
A toddle truck or other toy that your little one can hold onto or push makes sense at this age. While a push toy will allow your child to practice his new walking skills, it’s important to choose a toy that offers a wide base of support. The toy needs to be sturdy enough to hold up a child leaning into it. Toy shopping carts and wagons are other good choices for babies just learning to walk. Both little boys and girls seem to enjoy pushing big plastic cars around on the floor as well.
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Step 2
Balls continue to be favorites at this age. Not only can your baby roll a ball, but also now that she is pulling herself upright, she can have fun bouncing it. Children this age seem to love plastic pails and shovels that they can fill and empty, as they become more skilled at using their hands. In addition, toys with moving parts and wheels work well at capturing the curiosity of little ones this age.
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Step 3
Riding toys help to increase mobility and coordination, while books and toys that say words will encourage your baby’s language development.
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Step 4
Babies like to play with items like toy telephones, as they begin to imitate some of the things that grownups do. The trick is to choose toys that look as realistic as possible. Toys with buttons to push can be lots of fun at this age, too.
