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The Best Toys for Home: plus they build skills!
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items Kids, niece, nephew, grandkids.. whoever! Get them toys they’ll love, but that help build development skills!
Sections
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Books!
Outdoor Fun
Bath Fun
Pretend Play
Furniture
Misc. Finds
Books!
Reading is an important part of development for verbal and social skills (probably much more too!), and here are some recommendations we've brought into our home from our therapists!
ANY of the Never Touch A books are an amazing addition to you bookshelf! The multiple textures provide sensory input, and the books are short for quick reads!
Never Touch a Spider!
Poke-A-Dot! books are another great addition to your little one’s shelf! Good fine finger use for the kids, and honestly, the poking is fun for myself too.
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot! Who’s in Ocean? Board Book
Outdoor Fun
I try to get outdoor items that are worth the price that they cost and last long enough to feel like you really got all of your money out of it.
Our favorite outdoor find to date! The multiple ways it can grow with needs and skills makes this a solid bang for your buck.
newyoo Toddler 4-in-1 Tricycle Bike
A toy that allows my littlest to be like his big sister, without the fear of having him fall trying to balance
Fisher-Price 3-Wheel Scooter with Xylophone
A big summer hit, chalk speaks for itself!
Crayola Ultimate Washable Chalk 64ct
Bath Fun
Splish, splash, everyone loves a good bath! but lets keep that mold out of here… okay?
Mold resistant bath toys are a win in our house!
Mold Resistant Floating Bath Toys
Help make bath time cleanup a breeze with the scoop! When the kids are older, make it a game of basketball for a fun cleanup.
Munchkin Super Scoop Hanging Bath Toy Storage
Pretend Play
As Spongebob once said, “Imagination”.. its so crucial to let that area of their mind thrive!
A great way for kids to learn balance, the up down step motion and sensory input from the textures on the stones!
Tiny Land® Stepping Stones - Vintage Color
Magnetic tiles have endless possibilities! Princess castles, car garages and race tracks, and a great two handed pull apart for bilateral use!
PicassoTiles 100pcs Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks
Monkey see, monkey do is a popular phrase in our house; they even help clean up a little too because the suction really works!
4-in-1 Kids Electric Toy Vacuum Cleaner
A favorite of mine! It’s fun for the kids, but it also has three height options, a solid base so it won’t tip easily and allows for a push movement rather than rolling away all the time!
Radio Flyer Toddler Shopping Cart Walker
Furniture
I can confidently say, each of these items has lasted YEARS in our house and we continue to get the most out of them.
I’m not joking when I say this is still a hit in our house nearly five years after we got it for our first born. Perfect for art, playdoh or the occasional meal!
Melissa and Doug Wooden Table & Chairs
Truly, the most loved couch by all (pets too) in our house! Perfect for make believe play, watching a movie or throwing the couch slide on!
Yourigami Play Set Couch
Remember that couch in another post? Add this could/bed slide and it’s fun for kids, and peace for you.
Couch Slide for Kids - Beds, Stairs, Tables
Misc. Finds
Therapy recommended toys that I just can put my finger on for a category!
Vibration can be a good way to add sensory input whether you’re little one is holding it or chewing on it!
TalkTools® Jiggler® Combo - Dragon & Frog
The large knobs on this puzzle are good for those young toddlers or if your house is like mine, great for OT activities!
Melissa & Doug First Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle
This was a therapy activity that eventually found its way into my own home! I love that it’s bit enough for both of my kids, but not large enough to cause utter chaos.
ANCHEER 56'' Mini Trampoline with Handle
Yet another therapy toy that my son enjoyed so much, I got it for home! Good fine motor skills, and the counting songs are cute too.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Piggy Bank