It’s the holiday season! Are you trying to come up with some good gift ideas for kids? Here are some motor milestones to consider and Physical Therapist approved toy recommendations for a 1 year old child.
Considerations:
- begins pulling to stand
- creeps
- puts objects into and out of container
- enjoys placing things on head
- looks at and explores objects with hands
Toys:
- push toys
- plastic nesting or stacking containers
- cups
- balls
- blocks – small and brightly colored
- baskets
- boxes – simple ones to open and close
18-21 months old
Considerations:
- needs interesting variety
- likes to move and climb on things
- constantly on the move; short attention span
- more aware of people
- begins to talk more readily
Toys:
- pull toys
- pots and pans
- sand toys
- water toys
- dolls
- hammer toys
- sturdy books with large colored pictures
- stuffed toys
- large blocks
- toy telephone
- large beads to string
- simple shape sorter
