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In the process of baby's growth, it is inseparable from the company of toys. Children have different physical and psychological development conditions at different ages. Therefore, it is necessary to choose toys that are suitable for the child's growth stage, so as to play a more positive role in the child's growth and development.
Appropriate toys can stimulate children's imagination and association ability, mobilize children's curiosity and enthusiasm to explore the unknown, and exercise children's concentration ability, hands-on ability and hand-eye coordination.
A small toy can play such a big role. So, how should parents choose when faced with all kinds of toys?
Choose toys that are suitable for your child's age:
Newborn stage
Although babies are just born, they don’t know anything, but it doesn’t mean they don’t need toys. Toys are also a kind of early education, which can stimulate the newborn's vision, hearing, and touch, thereby promoting the rapid development of the brain. At this stage of , the most suitable toys for babies are black and white cards and rattles.
Babies less than 6 months old
Babies less than 6 months old are mostly lying on the bed and cannot sit. At this stage, you can choose some brightly colored or sound toys to hang on the side of the baby's bed, and let him practice turning over when he reaches out.
Moreover, the 6-month-old baby has started to learn to grasp . You can prepare some small toys that are easy to grasp for your baby to play to practice hand-eye coordination.
In addition, if your baby is 5~6 months old, you can prepare some teether for him.
6-9 months old baby
at this stage has already started to learn to crawl, you can prepare some movable toys to induce the baby to crawl, such as movable toy cars or balls.
But in this process, we must pay attention to not let the baby not be able to catch the toy for a long time, otherwise it will dampen his motivation to practice.
9~12 months old baby
almost 1 year old baby has started to learn to walk and learn to talk, this time there are many toys to choose from, such as sports toys, audio picture books, etc.
In addition, educational toys such as large-particle toys and rainbow towers can also cultivate children's hands-on ability and develop intelligence. Babies at this age like to throw things, and try to choose fall-resistant materials as much as possible.
In addition, at special time points such as weaning, bed separation, and schooling, you can prepare some emotional toys for your baby, such as plush dolls.
For a baby, a doll that accompanies him for a long time can bring him a sense of familiarity and security, thereby alleviating his anxiety. But when choosing plush toys, pay attention to the safety of fabrics and fillings, and pay attention to cleaning during use to prevent the breeding of mites.
Things to pay attention to when babies play with toys:
1, don’t take them all out for babies to play
Now most families have very good material conditions and are able to buy a variety of colorful toys for their babies. But be careful not to take out all the toys for the baby to play, otherwise it will make the baby lose focus on , easy to like the new and dislike the old.
2, must be accompanied by a parent
baby does not know how to protect himself before he develops a sense of safety. Parents must be with them at all times to prevent small parts from falling off the toys and being eaten by the baby.
3. Parental participation is very important.
Parents play toys with their babies, which can strengthen parent-child interaction, shorten the psychological distance between parents and babies, and babies will also have more sense of identity with their parents. And pleasant and warm parent-child interactions can help children build a positive and optimistic character, and they will be more willing to associate with others when they grow up.
These five toys must be kept away:
inferior toys
When choosing toys, you must choose from a regular manufacturer , and you must not buy toys of poor quality for your baby because of greed.
some do notSuitable for babies to bite, some parts are easy to fall off, and some even have a pungent smell. Long-term exposure to these toys will have an adverse effect on the baby's delicate body.
Toxic toys
Some toys look colorful and very attractive, such as water babies that swell in water and crystal mud that can be kneaded into various shapes.
These toys have added pigments that are harmful to the human body, and the materials themselves are also toxic. For example, water baby is made of acrylate, and crystal mud contains borax . These materials have strong Du properties and are not suitable for babies to play.
Laser toys
Some boys like to play with luminous toys such as laser pointers at night, but this kind of laser can cause great damage to the eyes, and even cause blindness in serious cases. Children still cannot regulate their own behavior well, as parents, we must keep children away from these toys.
small particle toys
small particle toys are easy to be swallowed by the baby, once stuck in the respiratory tract, it will cause irreversible damage.
For example, the small magnetic beads of educational toys that are very popular on the market have a higher risk, and the baby will easily cause harm to the body after accidentally swallowing it. There are numerous accidents caused by such toys, and parents must choose carefully.
simulation and dangerous toys
simulation toy knives and toy guns are not suitable for children to play. On the one hand, sharp objects can easily cause children to be injured when playing, and on the other hand, marbles are easily hit by high pressure, which can easily hurt children s eyes. Toys of this type are very dangerous for children.
There are many advantages for children to play with toys, but parents must pay attention to choosing that is suitable for the child's age and is safe and harmless. In addition, remember that toys are not a child's "nanny", and the company of parents cannot be replaced by any toy.
