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Best Toys for Toddlers Ages 1-2
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items My favorite toys that I reccomend as a speech therapist who focuses on early language learning!
I still recommend the nugget as your one year old has recently learned to walk, this is a great way for them to practice stepping up and down, as well as climbing and building when they get older!
The Nugget® - Koala
Your toddlers attention is starting to increase and this shape sorter is awesome for them to practice problem solving skills.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube - Classic Wooden Toy With 12 Shapes
Your toddler is starting to be able to try some simple matching puzzles- woohoo! I like this one because it has the knobs that your toddler can hold onto as they move the piece in.
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle (8pc)
Another awesome chunky matching puzzle! I love to hold the pieces by my face, say the animal sound, then hand it to the child so they can build language while playing with puzzles.
Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle
This is great for playing “ready, set go!”. The ball is small so if your toddler is still mouthing items, maybe wait until they are out of this phase to try this toy.
Unicorn Popper (Pink)
Your child is starting to do some pretending and a baby doll is a wonderful start! I love that this one has a bottle so your toddler can pretend to feed their baby. You can also change baby's clothes!
My Sweet Love 18" Doll and Accessories Set with Plush Bunny
I love mega blocks for building your child's imagination and their cognitve skills! So many ways to play with these to build your child's brain!
MEGA BLOKS Fisher-Price Toy Blocks Pink Big Building Bag with Storage (80 Pieces) for Toddler
I love board books that have flaps so your toddler can interact with the book while reading!
Where's Spot? (Board Book)
I love these books for teaching your child many of their first words!
First 100 Board Book Box Set (3 Books): First 100 Words, Numbers Colors Shapes, and First 100 Animals (Hardcover)
I love this set of toy cars with an elevator and a ramp!
Fisher-Price Little People Helpful Neighbors Wheelie Garage
Another great busy book to get your busy toddler interested in reading!
My Busiest Book Ever!: Scholastic Early Learners (Hardcover)
I love this water table for outdoor play, and who doesn't love dinosaurs?
Step2 Dino Showers Gray Plastic Water Table for Toddlers with 13-piece Playset
Between ages 1 and 2, your child is learning to talk and that talking can make things happen! This is one of the few electronic toys I like to use in therapy.
Hunfur Talking Cactus Toy with Volume Control
