Play, for children of all ages but especially for young children, is a way to explore and learn about the world, developing their senses in a creative and curious way.
It is, therefore, essential that children have enough toys at their disposal, but not too many. The goal is to give them the opportunity to learn with all the necessary stimuli, but at the same time not to give them endless toys that do not help them concentrate on anything in the end.
At the same time, especially when we are talking about such young ages, it is essential that the toys are safe, large in size, without small parts and, above all, sensory, that is, they stimulate not only vision, but also hearing and touch with various textures and materials.
At Fun Planet, we have carefully selected the best toys for one-year-old children, toys that, through our experience both as parents and through contact with other parents, we have found that children love, spend hours with them, and discover the world in a safe way.
Sensory toys
In sensory games, the child is engaged with objects that stimulate touch and have bright colors.
Such games can be:
- Soft balls
- Plush toys in various colors
- Books with pages in various materials, such as velvet, fur, and textured leather, that will drive little fingers crazy.
The child touches them, learns the different textures and spends a lot of time, as he is impressed with what he sees and touches.
Games with sounds
In the same vein, toys with sounds stimulate the child's hearing, introduce them to the magic of music and songs, and open up a whole new world to them.
Games with sounds are for example:
- Teddy bears that talk or make various other sounds at the press of a button.
- Activity table with many buttons with music and different sounds
- Musical instrument or radio.
Of course, the ultimate sensory toy that combines sounds with various textures is the baby gym, in which the baby can spend many hours, toning his arms, legs, back and neck in various positions (sitting, on his stomach or on his back).
Large towers and cubes
A young child's ability to place objects on top of each other is a skill that is mastered shortly before or shortly after the first year and excites our little friends for a very simple reason.
These are toys, such as towers and cubes, that enhance hand-eye coordination, so they are a motivation for little hands that want to make their first constructions.
In fact, many cube towers also have numbers, so that children can slowly learn to count.
Plastic shape sorting boxes
The first steps in logical thinking are taken with games with holes of various sizes and shapes.
The logic is simple: The box has holes in specific shapes, so the child has to try to figure out which shape goes through which hole. It's the best way for the child to learn shapes and the concept of size.
Painting for little hands
Around the age of one, the child begins to acquire the ability to firmly grasp various things, so holding their first marker is exciting.
The important thing here is that the child can paint safely, so the recommended painting supplies are:
- Baby crayons : thick crayons that don't break and therefore don't pose a risk of swallowing. In fact, some of them are made from edible materials, so they won't harm the child even if... they eat them.
- Markers : Markers should also be large, suitable for babies. In addition, it is essential that they are marked "Washable", so that they can be removed from fabrics with a simple wash in the washing machine.
See more toys for children 0-12 months old from Fun Planet in a huge variety for parents looking for something different for their children with toys that help develop all their skills!
