Play is more than just plain fun for our little ones. It is important for their learning and development. It allows them to have a variety of physical, cognitive, social, and sensory experiences.
Playing with toys gives children the chance to develop key strategies to solving a problem. But not all toys are created equal. Because these young learners take delight in exploring the world through their senses, it’s best to let them play with toys that engage one or more of these five senses. Sensory toys prove to be beneficial in many ways, from developing motor skills to aiding in cognitive progress.
Depending on your child’s stage of development as well as interests, it’s easy to find a sensory toy that he or she can have fun with and learn from. Here are some sensory toys perfect for newborns and toddlers:
This rainbow-colored stacker activates your child’s eye-hand coordination and improves his or her spatial awareness. It also teaches kids about forming shapes and patterns. This toy is made of food grade silicone, making it safe even for teething kids.
Surprise your little one with a new unicorn bestie (because who doesn’t love unicorns?), which can also double as a sensory toy. This knitted unicorn plush toy is made of 100% cotton, making it a comfy and cuddly companion. The softness activates your child’s sense of touch, while the rattle that comes with it helps develop the sense of hearing.
Colorful and educational, the blocks are recommended for early childhood education as they help babies exercise small hand muscle control and enhance their small hands' flexibility.
Cloth books are fun-filled, educational toys for children. This Activity and Educational Cloth Book by Mother Material PH features eight pages with buttons, zippers, buckles, snaps, shapes, velcros with pictures, pockets, and laces, among others. Use this to bond with your child, while improving his or her memory, vocabulary, and communication skills. It also comes with a plush bear toy.
Let the little learner tinker with these softwood blocks. With these, they can form miniature toys like tables, castles, and even human-shaped creatures. Building these blocks make for a good activity to develop hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
Meet Sam the monkey, a vibrating activity plushie that will make your kid giddy and all smiles. Vibrating plush toys are especially beneficial for children with autism or ADHD as they help calm kids. This plush toy is made of soft fur and comes in different colors.
Any toy that makes our precious bubs giggle and squeal is for keeps. This sensory toy is one of them—it's fun and interactive, thanks to its instrument buttons, spiral beads, and a colorful ball popper.
This handmade broccoli teether is not only for teething babies, it’s also great for stimulating his or her senses during play time. This vegetable-shaped toy is safe too as it is made of non-toxic materials, and perfect for baby’s grasp.
Let your little one enjoy the tunes coming from this smarty shake and tell rattle by Alilo. Perfect for auditory stimulation, it has 15 different rattle sounds that come in four different modes: smart rattle, story, songs, and music. It features sounds ranging from musical instruments to animal calls and lullabies.
Lego is a well-loved toy for a reason. This playset is filled with colorful toys and detailed characters that can both educate and entertain your little one.
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