My husband and I joke that the way to tell if someone hates you is if they get your child a noisy, battery-operated toy. Or toys with 1,000 little pieces (I’m looking at you, Shopkins!). But aside from the noise, battery-powered toys for little ones can always pose a bit of a danger should the battery become loose and fall out. This is especially true for those evil button batteries. There have been so many problems with children swallowing those that they are looking to outlaw them, and rightfully so.
Beyond battery dangers, experts agree that simple is best for development. Here are some suggestions for fun battery-free toys babies and toddlers can enjoy.
- Organic wooden building blocks
In large enough shapes, they are safe for baby plus without paint, you don’t have to worry when your child inevitably starts munching on them. When your child is still small, you can entertain him by stacking up the blocks and then knocking them down. Eventually, he’ll start to get the concept of stacking them and building them. When he’s bigger, he will still enjoy them as he builds more intricate designs.
- Stackable cups and rings
You know the kind. I even remember having these as a kid. The stackable rings are in bright colors and can double as donuts when you’re pretending to cook. The stackable cups can also pull double duty in the toy kitchen to serve as more serving ware. This is great for babies from 6 months on up.
- Wooden pull toys
When your baby starts walking, a wooden pull toy is a great option because he can drag it along with him as he walks.
- Baby dolls
There are special soft and darling baby dolls that are made for newborns. No buttons to worry about or any other small parts. But just like all stuffed animals and pillows, keep it out of the crib.
- Soft play books and board books
Babies need all the sensory action they can get so find good books made of fabric that encourage touching. Board books are great too so they can enjoy looking at the pictures and you don’t have to worry that they will tear out the pages.
- Farms, circuses, towns and more
There are a large variety of brands that make wonderful and adorable sets of toys made of woods or plastics that can help teach about the different things, people and places in our world. You can let your child play on his own and you can also sit with him and tell him about it.
Don’t forget when it comes to play time, if you don’t have carpeted floors in your play area, get a good and easy to clean mat that’s soft and perfect for playing on the floor.
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