Your toddler’s job is to play. As they focus on puzzles or playsets, trucks or teddies, blocks or books, toy gun or other such games, they are little scientists at work. They conduct experiments and use toys as the tools for the trade. Now that children are more mobile and can manipulate thing easily, toys are also a way for them to gain control over the environment. So, when it comes to shopping for toys, variety is the key.
Every kind of toy teaches your child something, cause or effect, how to communicate, and take turns. Sometimes, they even hone their existing skills, like hand-eye coordination and recognising patterns. The best toys can teach you many things at once. Let us understand what fascinates them –

Puzzles

Simple ones can stimulate so many skills. The enhance the hand-eye coordination and teach children about shapes, patterns, and concepts, in and out. What is the right kind of puzzle to start with? Consider the one with four to six pieces and the big wooden knobs, which makes it easier to grasp each piece. The shape ones are also easy. No matter which way the child fixes the puzzle, they will be the right side. The other ways that make puzzles a good time is looking for identical pictures.

Novelty toys

Novelty toys are designed and sold for their uniqueness. They often produce humour and are something you would not come across. A novelty toy does not serve any purpose and looks like something that can be used for everyday use. They are usually small and sold for promotional purposes.

Novelty & gag toys are like a souvenir. The best part is these toys are not expensive. Giving some novelty toys is an excellent way of showing that you care about risking a large amount of money. It is the best gift you can offer your child without having to spend a lot.

Push-pull toys

The best part about push toys is they enable the children to move faster, and that is always exciting as well as thrill-seeking for children. If you offer your child a sturdy push toy, it hones their balance and coordination in a better way, despite other things distracting them. If you want to entice your children, you could gift them pull toys as well. This is ideal when they are 15 months older. It should not tip over, and the string should not be longer than 12 inches.

Ride-on toys

A foot-powered ride is also an excellent way for children to have fun. Zooming away from the parents gives them a sense of freedom and control. Cruising on the ride-on toys builds their motor skills which they need for running, kicking, and jumping. It also boosts their balance and coordination. Also, toys that look real offers them the thrill and becomes part of the pretend games.