Buying Christmas presents for babies and toddlers is often different to buying presents for older kids. Basically you have no input from the receiver of the gift - the baby or toddler. This can be a blessing in disguise to some extent if you have ever been nagged and harangued by older children to get this present or that particular gift. However there is more responsibility on selecting the right gift. This article will point out some top Christmas toys for babies and toddlers.
Most baby and toddler toys have a high educational content or developmental purpose to them. There are two reasons for this. The first is that adults make baby toys so they think this is what babies need. The second reason is that they sell these toys to adults who have similar views. If we could really ask what a baby wanted they might be happy with a whoopee cushion that made a raspberry noise every so often. Unfortunately we can't, but I'm sure that the boffins over a Fisher Price, Leapfrog, Mattel and the other toy makers have put a lot of thought into their toys.
One such toy that is aimed more at toddlers than babies is the musical table. The musical table is a complete activity center for inquisitive youngsters. It uses music and sound to fascinate toddlers but also help them develop motor and cognitive skills and sensory perception.
The table plays all sort sorts of tunes from nursery rhymes through to the alphabet song and the numbers song. The infant can also make sounds using some of the play instruments found on the table. For instance there is a piano, a maraca, guitar and a shape/color/pattern game.
By interacting with the change the infant will learn language skills, use muscles in their arms and legs and develop their visual and auditory acuity. And best of all they will probably love doing this. The toy works on both levels. It teaches without making it hard for the toddler.
Another toy that is more for babies, is Jacques the peacock. He is part of the Lamaze stable of cuddly animals. His best mate is Freddie the firefly. Jacques is a cuddly joy with more gadgets than a James Bond movie. He is licensed to thrill and enchant a new baby. His cute face with big eyes will help a baby fix it's gaze. His elaborately colored tail feathers will help develop a babies eyes. The tail feathers also have a crinkle, a rattle and a squeaker on them. The baby can play with Jacques, squeaking this and crinkling that. A strong bond will develop and Jacques will be the baby's first friend.
Both these toys have proved to be extremely popular with babies and their parents. The babies enjoy playing with them and the parents like the idea that they are developing the skills their child will need to succeed in life.
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