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Haba - Fantasy Land Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

A unique toddler gift!

Vibrant colors, beautiful wooden blocks and fun images toddlers love. These wooden jigsaw blocks make the perfect gift for toddlers that like creative play.

Lusitano - Wooden Toddler Rocking Horse

Waldorf Toys that stimulate and challenge toddlers make great gifts!

Unique Wooden Toys - Made in Germany by GRIMM - Joy through Colour!

Car or Sailboat Creative Puzzles: Toddlers can build the puzzle or enjoy independent creative play with chunky wooden blocks.

Large Rainbow Rings: Different sized wooden rings reflecting the colors of the rainbow. Which toddler wouldn't love exploring and playing with this unusual toy.

 

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Ball Track Basic Construction Set - Large Made by Haba Building Blocks in Germany

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Wooden Bulldozer and Construction Worker Doll - Plan City Pretend Play Toys Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Wooden Pirate Ship Pretend Play Set with Pirate Captain, Sailors and Accessories Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Johnny Jungle Plane Made by Wow Toys in China

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Farmer Jack and his farm vehicles - Puzzle Story Book and Game Set Made by Haba Toys and Games in China

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Jake - Learn to Dress Doll for Toddlers and Preschoolers Made by International Playthings in China

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Katie Camper Holiday Made by Wow Toys in China

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Elf's Child, Elfenkind 12 inch Bath Babies European Bath Doll with Blond Hair Made by Kathe Kruse Dolls in Germany

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Doll Pram Flower Toddler Pushing Toy Stroller Made by HABA Push Toys in Germany
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Flower Wooden Waldorf stacking toy and building blocks Made by Grimm's Spiel und Holz Design in Germany

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HABA Soft Doll Lilli Made by HABA European Natural Dolls in China

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Princess toothbrush and Sand timer gift set Made by Hess Spielzeug in Germany

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Large Rainbow Rings: Wooden Waldorf Building and Stacking Rings Made by GRIMM'S Wooden Toys in Germany

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Natural Wood Classic 16 Year Birthday Ring Made by Grimm's Spiel und Holz Wooden Toys in Germany

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Traditional Milk Can - Pretend Play Toys Made by Kaefer German Toys in Germany

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Wooden Oval Xylophone Musical Instrument Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Doll Cuttlery Set - Pretend Play Cuttlery Made by Kaefer German Toys in Germany

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Stacking ball Colori Made by Haba Baby Toys in China

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Wooden Waddling Badger Dog Pull Toy - Natural wooden toys Made by Estia Wooden Waldorf Toys in Germany

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Pink Baby Roller Wheel with bell and balls inside Made by Grimm's Spiel und Holz Wooden Toys in Germany

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Cordoba Building Blocks - 16 Wooden Building & Sensory Blocks Made by Haba Wooden Toys in Germany

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Hammer Balls - Wooden Toddler Ball Pounding Toy Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Princess toothbrush and Sand timer gift set Made by Hess Spielzeug in Germany

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Stacking Quartet Soft Baby Stacking and Discovery Toy Made by Haba Baby Toys in China

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Haba My First Games - Stacking and Construction Made by Haba Games in Germany

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PlanCity Asian Family Wooden Play Figures Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Plan Toys Barn - Perfect addition to your Farm or Stable Made by Plan Toys in Thailand
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Find the picture 40 Piece Wooden Memory Game Made by Heros Wooden European Toys in Germany

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Stacking Clown Wooden Children Stacking Toy Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Yorik 12 assorted Colour Giant Triangular unlacquered pencils in plastic sleeve Made by Yorik (Lyra) in Germany

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Plan Toys Mini Fire Engine Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Plan Toys Mini Bulldozer Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Wooden Nuts and Bolts Wooden Construction Toys Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Beginner Pattern Blocks - Pattern and Shape Buidling Set Made by Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys in China

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Water Blocks 6 Piece Block Set - Learn about Colour with big wooden blocks Made by Plan Toys in Thailand

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Adult Bone Appetit Apron (100% Cotton) Made by Danica Kid's Kitchen in Vietnam

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Toddler Toys

Toddler Development

Choosing a unique gift for a special toddler is definitely a lot of fun. The collection of age appropriate toddler toys to choose from is enormous as a result of all the competition between toy manufacturers to design toys that are not only safe and attractive but also educational. Making a choice of what to buy could be overwhelming. What follows is a short overview of some of the activities toddlers enjoy at this stage (between 1 and 3 years), the developmental skills associated with the activities and toddler gifts supporting the activities and promoting the skills discussed.  Depending on the toddler's age, developmental stage and interest we are sure that you will find something that fits the gift giving bill perfectly!

Gifts for toddlers on the move!
Develop balance and large motor skills

Toddlers are very curious and active, always on the move.  Toddlers put a lot of effort into learning to walk, run, jump, climb and investigating anything they can lay their little hands on. Providing toddlers with educational toys that stimulates their need for physical development (gross motor skill development) cognitive stimulation (mental or brain development) and amusement not only guarantees an interest and high play value, but it will also motivate and encourage developing minds.

Toddler Push-Pull Toys
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I have yet to come across a toddler that doesn't enjoy the freedom and independence of pushing a stroller, cart, toy or even a box around. If the push-pull toy makes noise or do "tricks" while moving (teaching cause-and-effect in the process) it is an added bonus and will make the toy even more enjoyable.  Push and pull toys encourage toddlers to get moving and may also spark the interest of the more mechanically inclined to investigate the different parts of the toy more closely, enhancing cognitive development in the process.  If the push-pull toy is a stroller, wagon or cart it  boasts some added play value since the toddler can now satisfy his/her need for putting blocks, toys or other objects into a container (into the cart/wagon/stroller), push or pull it to some other place and dumping the contents again.

Around 18 months to 2 years your toddler will start enjoying imaginary play and role-play. Providing them with push-pull toys that encourage this budding interest will help them with the visualization of the scenarios they dream up and assist in cognitive development.

Toddler push and pull toys are a definite toy box essential and is guaranteed to amuse and encourage physical development of the large muscle groups. 
When choosing a push-pull toy, make sure it is of good quality and sturdy construction.  It will probably have to withstand a lot of rough handling and will be in use for much longer than the typical infant toys your child played with up until now. The handles of the toys should have safety balls and if the handles can adjust (wagons, strollers and carts) it is an added bonus.  Remember that children should be supervised if they play with toys that have long strings attached.

Toddler Ride-on Toys
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Toddler ride-on toys are very popular toys and great toys for developing balance, gross motor skills and to teach steering, coordination and foster independence.  There are several ride-on toys on the market to choose from and beginner balancing bikes are very popular.  These bikes are made from wood or aluminum and have no pedals and no training wheels.  Children just kick off the ground as if running. 

Toddler Stacking Nesting Building and Construction Toys
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Enter the wonderful world of building, constructing, stacking and nesting
Young toddlers (around 12 months of age) may enjoy knocking over blocks more than stacking them, but this will change very soon. One day they just sit down and instead of repeatedly knocking down everything you build, they start stacking blocks themselves. Soon after that you will have to help build ".rige" (toddler's version of the word bridge) for them to push their cars through and towns for their trains to drive through.
As toddlers gain more control over their fine motor movements they will be more interested in toys they can build and construct with. Funny toys that can be stacked different ways, construction toys that can be assembled and disassembled, usually sporting other construction activities as well, blocks to build bridges and towns with, and cubes or cups that can be stacked, nested, sorted and that double as houses or other objects during imaginative play are toys well worth the money.

When buying blocks for your toddler make sure that they are of good quality with no sharp edges. Wooden building blocks are very popular with toddlers and children and blocks by European toy makers HABA, Heros and building blocks by Boikido and Plan Toys have proven to be a very good investment. Some of these blocks (especially those by HABA and Boikido) are very colorful and has been designed to stimulate imaginative play as well.   PlayBrix cardboard building blocks are also fun to play with, especially when building bigger structures for imaginative play.
Be sure to buy your toddler building blocks of different shapes and sizes. Apart from the obvious benefits of being able to introduce the subjects of color and shapes while playing - these blocks will provide them with lots of different options during imaginative play, teaching them about the dynamics of different shapes and assist in their spatial development. You could also introduce different shaped blocks earlier (before they actually start building with the blocks) in order for your little one to start exploring the different shapes, sizes and colors.

Stacking and nesting cups or cubes develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination and are great educational toys for teaching concepts like colors, number recognition, sizes, sorting etc. A lot of what these cups or cubes can teach depends on the features of the specific toy. Boikido manufactures big, colorful, beautiful wooden Pyramid Cubes that are perfect for teaching toddlers colors, numbers (and counting), animals and words.
Tolo, on the other hand, has very popular multipurpose stacking toy cups called Rainbow Stackers. The Tolo Rainbow Stackers are popular bath or sandbox toys that feature seven brightly colored hats that children can stack, nest and sort. The solid colors of the cups provide for some great color recognition activities and the different shaped bottoms and textured rims promotes tactile (touch) development and is fun to teach shapes with. 

Talking about teaching shapes and colors - please remember that until a child is about 4 years old it is very difficult for them to grasp multiple concepts taught at the same time.  For instance - try not to teach color and size at the same time - focus on one of them and once your toddler grasp what you were teaching him (this shape is round) then introduce a different concept - the ball is round and red.

Toddler Dolls and Soft toys
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Dolls and soft cuddle companions are very important for the emotional development of both girls and boys. Even though your little munchkin may have been avoiding the stuffed teddy up till now, you may be surprised to see the sudden interest in the soft furry friend. Toddlers need to feel secure with their new found 'independence' especially when the primary caregiver is not around. A soft cuddle companion that they can cuddle, hold and seek comfort in is a great tool for providing emotional support.

Toddler Pretend and Imaginary Play
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From about 24 to 30 months of age your toddler will enter the amazing world of pretend play. You'll watch as your toddler make connections between an actual stove on which mommy cooks and an empty box turned upside down serving the same purpose.  Their ability to make these connections  accompanied by the newly acquired language skills, allow them to live out their fantasy and communicating it to you or their friends setting the stage for hours of play.  Supplying your toddler with the tools that allow for pretend play doesn't need to be expensive.  Although a miniature stove imported from Europe complete with miniature pots and pans will be much sought after by any girl, making a stove from cardboard box, paint and a few other creative objects not only serve the same purpose, but it will also get some creative juices flowing, assist in cognitive development and provide for some additional 'together time' with your little one.

Toddler Puzzles, Mind Benders and Toddler Games
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Toddlers love to solve problems. It is what they are programmed to do in order to develop mentally.  We can encourage and stimulate cognitive development by providing them with cardboard puzzles (2 piece puzzles to start with), games (memory games, counting, stacking and board games) or 3 dimensional puzzles or construction sets.  These kind of toys also assist in the development of logical thinking, problem solving, brain development, memory development and social skills. Some of the puzzles and games available also need additional skills like the ability to differentiate between different letters and their sounds, number and letter recognition and simple math.

Toddler Music CDs and Musical Instruments
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Countless studies have proven the importance of quality music for a child's development.
Since toddlers love to move - lively music for dancing is a big favorite. It is amazing to see how they get up and move on a song with lots of rhythm. Dancing to music is a great activity for having fun quality time together while children get to work on their balance and gross motor skills. It is also a great way to help the social development of the child and to build confidence.

Watch as the youngsters try to imitate your steps. Yes, you better be dancing with them! Show them how to stomp their feet like an elephant, or flutter through the air like a bird, you will be amazed at the reaction you get! They may even get adventurous and try jumping or skipping.  Remember that we should challenge them. Even if you know they can't jump yet - show them how and give them lot's of encouragement.  Don't expect them to get it right the moment you show it to them, the point is to introduce them to new movements and ideas and to give them something that is challenging but also achievable.

Want to raise the fun factor even higher, introduce some musical instruments into the mix. Drums, shakers and rattles or even pots and pans will fit the bill perfectly. Musical instruments teach toddlers about rhythm and help them develop muscle control. Again - don't expect your toddler to bang the pot on the beat of the music at first, that will most likely not be the case. Just relax and have fun, giving them ample opportunity to explore and try out new ideas.
Music that toddlers can sing along to are also great tools for developing language and speech. Spend a lot of time with face-to-face and eye-to-eye contact with your child so that they can mimic you as you pronounce words with them or sing songs with them. Songs that are funny, have different actions or that has sound imitations in the lyrics (good ole MacDonald, Wheels of the bus etc.) are sure winners.

Toddler Books
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It is impossible to overestimate the importance of books in your baby, toddler and child's life. The benefits of books are countless and we are listing just a few of them:

  • Introduce babies to the world we live in - books with different textures and activities also aids in sensory and cognitive development and motor skills
  • Books introduce toddlers and infants to the concept of letters, words, speech and language.
  • Books stimulates the imagination and help develop memory skills.
  • Books are a great way to communicate with your infant and toddler. You should start pointing at the different pictures from the first day you start reading to your baby. As soon as your infant has reached the stage where they can point - encourage them to point to the different pictures in the book (where is the dog?). You will be pleasantly surprised at how much your baby actually learned from you the past few months.


  • It is important for toddlers to be independent. Encourage them to select the book they want to read. Let them turn the pages, this is great for fine motor development. When buying books - choose books that allows for participation. Picture books with simple words about everyday life are perfect since you can ask your toddler to point to familiar objects, encourage them to name the object and make the appropriate sound (i.e. where is the pig - can you say pig - what sound does a pig make). Remember the importance of spending face-to-face time with your toddler when doing this since he or she will try and mimic your mouth for pronouncing words.

     
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