The holiday season is approaching! Are you trying to come up with some good gift ideas for kids?
Our physical therapy team made a list of motor milestones and related toys to consider for a 1-year-old child.
12-21 months old
| Considerations/ Milestones |
Toys |
- begins pulling to stand
- creeps
- puts objects into and out of container
- enjoys placing things on head
- looks at and explores objects with hands
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- push toys
- plastic nesting or stacking containers
- cups
- balls
- blocks – small and brightly colored
- baskets
- boxes – simple ones to open and close
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18-21 months old
| Considerations/ Milestones |
Toys |
- 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
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- 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
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Our team of 7 physical therapists always recommend home activities for clients to expedite progress. Wondering about your little one’s early development?
