Q. She has the basic toys and all and she's been spoiled with teddy bears but I was wondering if there were toys that could help her practice things such as hand eye coordination, grasping items and other mentally stimulating things.
She also used to love looking at things on her mobile and used to reach out to grab them but now that she's learned to roll over on her tummy she has no interest in it.
She also used to love looking at things on her mobile and used to reach out to grab them but now that she's learned to roll over on her tummy she has no interest in it.
A. Congratulations! 5 months is a fun age.
Montessori toys are great for the skills you describe. The cylinder bell and puzzle ball have always been favorites here.
Leaving movable toys like cars and balls just out of reach while on their stomach is great fun too!
Things you can do now is put socks on her feet or hands and see if she'll pull on them. Give her a dry then a damp washcloth. Or a clean sock with rice in it. With parent supervision, you can tie a bell on a ribbon on her hand or foot.
Have fun!
Montessori toys are great for the skills you describe. The cylinder bell and puzzle ball have always been favorites here.
Leaving movable toys like cars and balls just out of reach while on their stomach is great fun too!
Things you can do now is put socks on her feet or hands and see if she'll pull on them. Give her a dry then a damp washcloth. Or a clean sock with rice in it. With parent supervision, you can tie a bell on a ribbon on her hand or foot.
Have fun!
What is the best toys to get my baby for his first Christmas?
Q. I want to get him a toy box for future toys and he won't mind getting that instead of a toy. I just don't know whats the best for toys. I get confused everytime we go to the toy department. The problem we have is that he'll be 1 year old only a month later so its hard to get him 12 month toys for his first christmas and then older toys only a month later. At this point he usually likes the packaging more than whats in it.
A. For my son's first Christmas, we gave him diapers. =)
Don't worry so much about the ages listed on boxes. My son plays with just about anything that we help him find interesting. Even if the toy says "18 months" there will be plenty that he will find interesting. Really you only need to watch out for small parts he can swallow or moving parts that can pinch. Other than that, find something that you think fits his personality- animals, trucks, etc- and let him figure it out in his own time.
Also, books are always good. Even if they seem old, they always grow into them. Kids love pictures, plus you can feel like you're helping them learn.
OH- and if they make noise, make sure they have an OFF button. Rule number 1!!!
Right now, my 13 month old son is walking around with a diaper and an empty bowl. Kids love anything they can learn to manipulate. But now I think I'll go help him play with some real toys- my break is over. =)
Don't worry so much about the ages listed on boxes. My son plays with just about anything that we help him find interesting. Even if the toy says "18 months" there will be plenty that he will find interesting. Really you only need to watch out for small parts he can swallow or moving parts that can pinch. Other than that, find something that you think fits his personality- animals, trucks, etc- and let him figure it out in his own time.
Also, books are always good. Even if they seem old, they always grow into them. Kids love pictures, plus you can feel like you're helping them learn.
OH- and if they make noise, make sure they have an OFF button. Rule number 1!!!
Right now, my 13 month old son is walking around with a diaper and an empty bowl. Kids love anything they can learn to manipulate. But now I think I'll go help him play with some real toys- my break is over. =)
What type of toys are good to donate to the Ronald McDonald house?
Q. My company is doing a holiday collection of donated unwrapped toys for the Ronald McDonald House and I'm wondering what type of toys would be good. And what type of toys would not be good. For example I know that things that take a lot of room, or sporting goods probably would not be good. But what about games, puzzles, stuffed animals?
I checked their website but didn't see anything about donating toys.
Would these toys be shared by all, or would they go to the individual children? I'm guessing that it's probably not a good idea to donate stuffed animals if they are shared, but would be alright if it goes to an individual.
I checked their website but didn't see anything about donating toys.
Would these toys be shared by all, or would they go to the individual children? I'm guessing that it's probably not a good idea to donate stuffed animals if they are shared, but would be alright if it goes to an individual.
A. This list is from the Ronald McDonald website:
Toys
Because Ronald McDonald Houses serve so many children and families, we only accept new, non-handmade toys.
•Board games
•Stuffed animals and dolls
•Books for various reading levels
•Puzzles
•Video games (rated E)
•Movies (rated G)
•Balls and outdoor games
http://rmhc.org/how-you-can-help/other-ways-to-get-involved/toy-and-food-donation-program/
Toys
Because Ronald McDonald Houses serve so many children and families, we only accept new, non-handmade toys.
•Board games
•Stuffed animals and dolls
•Books for various reading levels
•Puzzles
•Video games (rated E)
•Movies (rated G)
•Balls and outdoor games
http://rmhc.org/how-you-can-help/other-ways-to-get-involved/toy-and-food-donation-program/
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