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Toys for 12-18 month old babies
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items It can be so hard finding toys and activities that are developmentally appropriate for your child. This list includes toys for 12-18 month olds as well as toys that are intended for older kids, but that can still be used with this age range. Category: Baby/Kids. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad
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When your kid turns one it feels like all their baby toys get put away and their big kid toys come out. These are toys that my son loves and ones that can grow with your kid.
My son is 12 months old and loves these cars! He is constantly making them zoom throughout our home. The carrying bag they come with is awesome. He will eventually be able to use it as a car track when he gets older.
Cars & Trucks
At 12 months old my son enjoys playing with these blocks. He currently enjoys taking apart "buildings" that I put together and handing me blocks to put together. I am working with him on building things on his own.
Mega Bloks
My son loves playing with these puzzles. Right now he mainly picks up the different animals and hits them together. I can not wait to start seeing him actually be able to place them in the puzzle.
Melissa & Doug Pets Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle
Right now I am using this toy to help my son learn the names of animals and the sounds that they make. He isn't quite to the point where he matches them to the spots that they are suppose to go. He typically tends to try and find a spot to put each s...
Melissa & Doug Wooden Take-Along Sorting Barn ...
This is a toy that isn't necessarily considered for a 12 month old, but I have found that it still works. My son is able to take off and put on these magnets. He has not tried to put them in his mouth, but I do supervise him while he plays with these...
Melissa & Doug 20 Wooden Animal Magnets
I use this toy to help my son learn and explore the different shapes. This is another toy that will grow with him. It's simple, but has a lot to it at the same time.
Fat Brain Shape Puzzle & Play
My son is obsessed with anything that he can "pound". He loves using the little hammer that comes with this toy.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound and Roll
My son enjoys crawling through this toy. It helps get his energy out and folds easily to put away.
Play Tunnel
This is such a fun musical toy. My son loves it. He enjoys playing with it as a whole, with just the hammer or just the xylophone. It gets a ton of use.
Hape Pound & Tap Bench
This toy has been a huge hit. It helps my son practice his hand/eye cordination. I also use it to help him understand what "go" means.
Car Ramp
I love this toy because it is something that can grow with my son! He loves taking the different tools around with him throughout the house. We put a lot of the smaller pieces away and plan on taking them out when he is older.
Black+Decker Kids Workbench - Power Tools ...
My son always has a blast in ball pits. They are versatile because your kiddo can use them for climbing, throwing and exploratory play.
Ball Pit
These are wonderful beginner puzzles. These will be able to grow with the child as they learn how to put things together.
Wooden Toddler Puzzles
These are so much fun to play with. I love bringing this along in the car because it keeps my kiddo entertained for a while.
Rainmaker 12 inch Rain stick
This is a great toy for a baby who is always on the go! It's small in size and has tons of different things to do.
Montessori Toddler Busy Board
Outside Fun
We love outdoor time! Here are some of our favorites.
This toy is wonderful because it can grow with your child and folds down super compact. Right now my son is 12 months old and is able to use it in the first stage.
Doona Trike
This is a perfect first slide. It doesn't take up much space and is so much fun.
Little Tikes First Slip And Slide, Easy Set Up ...
Books
Interactive books are the best!
My son has loved learning how to slide the different portions of this book to make different animals and insects pop up.
Peekaboo Bear
My son loves the fact that this is a touch and feel book.
Never Touch a Shark (Touch and Feel)
My son is obsessed with books that are interactive.
Never Touch a Porcupine