We spoke with four parents on Bab圜enter's staff about what toys their 18- to 24-month-old toddlers played with and enjoyed. Cognitive skills (pretend play, problem solving).Social-emotional skills (independence, expressing feelings).Fine motor skills (hand-eye coordination, manipulating objects).Gross motor skills (jumping, running, climbing).Per their recommendations, the toys on this list help develop: We consulted expert sources such as Hill, Davis, and pediatric occupational therapists Michele Schwartz Opens a new window and Holly Peretz Opens a new window. With all this new physical and cognitive development, it's not surprising that they prefer more sophisticated toys now: “Any logic toys that not only promote problem solving but also independent play, where they can explore on their own, are great toys for this age," says Hill, while Davis advises toys that are "multisensory, entertaining, and facilitate learning." How we chose the best toys for 18- to 24-month-olds Your child’s vocabulary is increasing quickly, and problem-solving abilities are coming to the fore. Living skills will develop: Self-feeding with utensils, helping with dressing, and putting on shoes." "Fine motor skills will be refined: Turning pages in a book, scribbling, and twisting door knobs. Newly mobile, incredibly inquisitive, and increasingly independent, your toddler lives in a magical world where reality and fantasy intermingle, and pretend play takes on a new luster.Ĭourtney Hill, school psychologist, Ed.S., and NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) says this is a golden age for toys that mimic real life: “Whether that’s a play kitchen, store, or even a vacuum, a toddler might pretend they are you."Īt the same time, your child is building other skills: "Gross motor skills will evolve: jumping and running," says Shannon Davis, Opens a new window a San Diego-based physical therapist who specializes in developmental disabilities. Please Note: Breast Pumps are unable to be returned (exchanged or refunded) due to Health Reasons.Your 18- to 24-month-old is an amazing creature. During the Christmas period - please expect courier delivery to take a little longer than usual. Please mention your RD number when placing your order.Īround public holiday periods - please allow a few extra working days. Rural Deliveries: 2-3 extra days for rural deliveries. Exclusions for oversized items may apply.Ģ - 3 working days for Auckland deliveriesģ - 4 working days for North Island deliveriesĥ - 6 working days for South Island deliveries If you have any questions regarding shipping please contact us at note the free freight offer only applies to orders made online at and delivered within New Zealand. Overseas freight charges will be confirmed when you check out. All our overseas orders go by New Zealand Post (with a tracking service). Gift Vouchers: Freight is FREE for all Physical Gift Vouchers purchased to go to a New Zealand address. $30 North Island, $70 South Island per oversized item - if a rural delivery please contact for a freight cost. $7.00 Freight Charge for any orders under $100 when delivered within New Zealandįree Freight for any orders over $100 when delivered within New Zealand (Sorry this excludes Chatham Islands, Stewart Island and Waiheke Island - please contact our Customer Services Department for freight options) We can deliver to any mainland New Zealand physical address. Rural Delivery's please place your order by End of Day Thursday 14th Dec for delivery in time for Christmas.
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