Here are lots of ideas for the types of toys your child may enjoy and that will promote their development. Remember, anything can be used as a toy and the best play comes from being creative and open to your child’s interests.
Freestyle Play
- Balls (all different kinds and sizes)
- Farm set
- Blocks (wooden)
- Books
- Bubbles (adult supervised)
- Cars and trucks
- Doll and doll accessories
- Giant Legos
Busy Body Toddler Play
- Plastic grocery cart and grocery props
- Dress-up clothes
- Blocks
- Kitchen sets
- Toy tools and tool set
- Trains, cars, trucks
- Dolls and doll accessories
- Stuffed animals and props (tea set, wagon)
- Farm animals and people
- Puzzles
- Doctor’s kit
- Art supplies
- Puzzles
- Pull-toys
- Ride-on toys
- Toddler-size clean up toys
Household Items
- Dress-up clothes
- Muffin tins
- Tupperware
- Plastic plates
- Socks, scarves, etc.
Arts and Crafts
- Cardboard, paper
Crayons
Glue sticks