Top Ten Toys for Toddlers

Your infant is growing fast and is now exploring on his/her own. And it is time to supplement the infant toys with toddler ones. Although the toddler will still enjoy the infant toys, he needs to expand his horizons. When shopping for toddler toys, safety comes first. Be sure there are no sharp edges, and toys such as tables are sturdy. Toddlers do not know the concept of things falling over and they usually find out the hard way. So toys that are low to the ground, and light weight, without being flimsy, are what to look for. When setting up a play table or play house, make sure it is on level ground. Preferably on grass, but if it has to be on a hard surface, buy an out door carpet, as think as one as you can find, to put under it. The same goes if you set it up inside. Make sure there is carpet under it. Here are some of the best toddler toys on the market. There are 10 categories with the best in each one. Enjoy your shopping

Play Furniture

The toddler is too big to just play on the floor anymore. They are ready for their own play tables, their own space. Look for tables that are close enough to the ground so that is they fall, they won’t go too far. Also look for ones that are well balanced, that will not tip over in everyday use. And can be easily wiped clean.

Easy Store� Jr. Play Table
http://www.littletikes.com/
From Little Tykes this is the right size for a 1 year old and can be used until the toddler turns 5. It is sturdy, light wight and portable. For use inside or out

Play Houses

The idea of having their own house is very appealing to a toddler, A play house will hold the toddler’s attention for a long time. It is one of the best ways for them to expand their imagination. And is it makes them feel so grown up to be able to invite their friends over. To their house.

Endless AdventuresâÂ?¢ Sun ‘n Shade PlayhouseâÂ?¢
http://www.littletikes.com/
This is a great first playhouse for a child from 1 �½ and up. It is simple, noting to complicated for them to use and yet it has a lot of features. No climbing either. Everything is on ground level.

ImagineSounds� Interactive Playhouse
http://www.littletikes.com/
This is another good one for a 1 �½ year old and up. It is square in shape making it easy to fit in tight places and comes with loads of bells and whistles. Ringing phones, door bells and lots of other cool stuff.

Riding Toys for Toddlers

At 11/2 they are just about ready for their first car. Again, think safety. It is also a good time to get them used to wearing helmets, but don’t force it. Some toddlers will not stand for it and some will love it.

Cozy Coupe II� Car
http://www.littletikes.com/
This is the old Little Tykes car we are all familiar with. It has withstood the test of time and many, many toddler miles.

Outdoor Play Sets

Out door play sets for toddlers need to be simple, wit one or two activities. Made out of heavy duty plastic, and close to the ground. A toddler will get big thrill just from going down a small slice.

Climb & Slide� Castle
http://www.littletikes.com/
This is the perfect first play set. It has every toddlers favorite, the slide, and at just the right height for a 1 �½ year old and can still hold a 4-year-old.

Music Toys for Toddlers

Toddler time is the perfect time to introduce the art of making music.

Tap-a-Tune�® Xylophone
http://www.littletikes.com/
This toy was probably everyone’s first musical instrument, and it is still a favorite. The keys are color coded, so as soon as the toddler learns to match the colors, he or she will be playing a song, otherwise they will create their own.

Rocking Toys for Toddlers

A toddler is not quite ready for a big rocking horse. There are many rocking toys made especially for toddlers. Made out of heavy duty plastic, and low to the ground.

Rockin’ Puppy
http://www.littletikes.com/
Rocking Puppy is a great first rocking animal. It is close to the ground, easy to get on and off. Durable and easy to clean.

Games for Toddlers

Although the toddler is not quite ready for board games, there are some great games that will get them started.

The Farmer Says
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/seensay/product.asp?id=23370
The Farmer Says is an old favorite that is still as popular. It is for toddlers 18 months and older. Point the arrow at the animal, pull the string and hear the animal. Simple and toddlers love it.

Jumpin’ Jungle Fun
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/seensay/product.asp?id=30534
This is like See and Say on steroids. Think of a large flat See and Say laying on the floor so a toddler can step on it to hear the animals.

Electronic Toys for Toddlers

Your toddler’s first electronic toy should be instructive. They should teach the toddler their ABC’s and 123″s and other simple thing, without being too complicated for the toddler to use, It should have few button. And the buttons should be large enough for small fingers to distinguish. They should also be easy to push. A toddler can get frustrated easily and buying one too complicated at this age is sure to accomplish that.

Toby the Totbot
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2480&e=product&pid=29031
This a great first electronic toy for a toddler. Simple and easy to use and they learn without knowing it. For ages 1 and up.

Soft and Cuddly Toy for Toddlers

A toddler is ready to go from the cloth and fabric buddies to the more furry ones. But don’t expect them to abandon their first friends.

Spicy Beagle Plush Toy
http://www.mastermindtoys.com/
Who can resist a soft, cuddly dog? This one will become your toddler’s best friend.

Time Out” Lamb Plush Timer
http://www.mastermindtoys.com/
What a great idea this is! A lamb with a timer to tell when time out is over.

Bath Toys for Toddlers
The toddler is ready to turn any time to play time. This is a good example of the type of bath toy to look for Simple concept and it does not make that big of a mess.

Tomy Octopals Bath Suction Squirters
http://www.mastermindtoys.com/
A mother octopus and her eight babies equals bath time fun For ages 1 and up