Like most children, Erin has her fair share of toys. A good variety of toys at this age is important to develop all areas. Here are a few different categories of toys, and our stand out favourite in each area.

Toys that help them balance and walk….

Sit and ride toys, rocking horses, trikes, tractors, push along toys.

Our Favourite: Wooden push along with ducks that make a noise as you walk, seems to be out of stock now, similar idea to this wooden push along.

Toys to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination…

Sorting toys, jigsaws, building blocks, threading toys.

Our Favourite: Stacking cups, which we also use as water vessels in the bath and as cups with the kitchen, very versatile.

Imaginitive Toys

I think this is one of my favourite categories as I enjoy watching toddlers play in this way. Toys include teddies, dress up clothes, kitchens and dolls.

Our Favourite: The kitchen(which is a little less advanced than this one) and doll (must have accompanying bottle) are definitely the favourites, anything to do with being a mother and homemaking!

Art & Craft Supplies

Paints, brushes, sponge, lining paper, play dough, crayons, pencils, stickers.

Our Favourite: Definitely the magic paint wands. Easy to use, good colour and quick to put away afterwards.

9 Responses to “Favourite Toys for 1-2 Year Old”

1. Mother at Large says:

   July 24, 2007 at 9:57 am

   The Bean has one of those toddler trucks. She likes it, but doesn’t push it along much. Good tip about the magic paint wands, thanks. I might invest in a set.
2. Little Mummy says:

   July 24, 2007 at 10:13 am

   You can buy the paint wands from Au Naturale in Ocean Terminal for about a pound I think.
3. Jenny says:

   July 24, 2007 at 12:53 pm

   I think my son would like those magic paint wands.
4. Mother at Large says:

   July 25, 2007 at 4:58 am

   Thanks, Erica. Much cheaper than on Amazon.
5. Rachel says:

   August 1, 2007 at 1:19 am

   Intresting review, my son is turning 2 and I read a great review about the Comfy Easy PC on http://www.punkymomsforum.com I thought about purchasing one. Have you heard of them?
6. Little Mummy says:

   August 1, 2007 at 1:37 am

   Hi Rachel,

   I haven’t heard of that, I googled it but couldn’t find it – where are they on sale?
7. Rachel says:

   August 1, 2007 at 4:56 am

   You can find them on http://www.comfyland.com/shops

   thanks!
8. Little Mummy says:

   August 1, 2007 at 7:13 am

   Never seen it before but it looks quite good, has vtech not got a similar thing out??
9. Rachel says:

   August 2, 2007 at 4:37 am

   Thats true.
   However this is for your PC.
   I have heard that it should be good. I think I will have one.

   Thanks