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….
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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”
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.
You can buy the paint wands from Au Naturale in Ocean Terminal for about a pound I think.
I think my son would like those magic paint wands.
Thanks, Erica. Much cheaper than on Amazon.
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?
Hi Rachel,
I haven’t heard of that, I googled it but couldn’t find it - where are they on sale?
You can find them on http://www.comfyland.com/shops
thanks!
Never seen it before but it looks quite good, has vtech not got a similar thing out??
Thats true.
However this is for your PC.
I have heard that it should be good. I think I will have one.
Thanks