Toys play an important role in a baby’s development and do more than just keep babies entertained. Age appropriate toys focus on different learning stages to help babies develop their mental, physical, intellectual and social skills. They are the tools that teach baby about their world and their place in it. They add excitement to learning about life, how things work and how to get along with others. Good toys will give your little one the motivation to play and develop basic skills

www.kidspot.com.au provides a wide range toys for different age groups that include everything from the more traditional wooden toys to electronic toys.

Age appropriate toys for each child’s age group

Baby
A baby needs toys that they can amuse themselves with because they are developing their senses in order to discover their world. Choose toys that are safe and interesting, with bright contrasting colors such as red and yellow, various sounds, and different textures. A toy that lights up and makes noise in reply to the child’s action helps babies to find out about cause and effect.

Toddler
Toddlers need toys that make things happen. Choose toys that include pushing a button and hearing a song, or having something light up. Discovering they have the ability to interact with their surroundings is very exciting and once they find something they like, they will want to do it over and over.

Preschooler
Preschoolers will enjoy toys that help to develop their language and they also love to escape into role playing. Toys that help toddlers develop include electronic toys that say simple words such as yes and no. Great options are toys that say words when a button

is pushed or videos that focus on language development. Fabric or board books are also good because after reading the story you can give the book to baby to flip the pages and “read” it back to you. Role playing toys help kids to mimic you such as telephones, brooms, shopping carts and steering wheels and help baby explore the world of make believe..

www.kidspot has an extensive directory complete with local toy stores and online toys stores to help parents find the best toys for their child.