| Educational Baby games and toys are so important, | | | | while trying out their newfound skill, there will be bumps, |
| they stimulate your babies brain, creating interest and | | | | cries and tears, and some of those will be yours. |
| arousing curiosity for further development of their mind. | | | | The average ages for walking is between nine and |
| When your baby is born their eyesight is blurry. In the | | | | thirteen months, but remember, this is only guideline so |
| first two months of their life they can only focus on | | | | don't be concerned if they're not quite on the move |
| objects eight to ten inches in front of him, so the first | | | | yet. |
| colours your baby sees are black, white and red. Lets | | | | The timing is determined by your baby's muscle |
| make their environment exciting. | | | | strength, his ability to balance and most importantly, his |
| Education Baby games and toys should be bright. The | | | | personality, his motivation and confidence. The weight |
| brighter the better! Bright colours, moving objects, | | | | of your baby may also play a part; a heavier baby will |
| classical music and textured toys will all help to | | | | take longer to get up on their feet. |
| stimulate your baby, as he begins to discover his | | | | Give plenty of praise when he starts walking, they |
| whole new world. | | | | need encouragement just like we do, but don't try to |
| Baby educational games and toys will help your baby | | | | rush him along if he's not quite ready, if he is pushed to |
| to learn about the world in a fun and safe way, they | | | | quickly he may go back to crawling until he feels ready |
| will have more fun with a toy if it's stimulating to the | | | | to give it another go. |
| sense of sight, hearing, touch, taste or smell than they | | | | Walking Aids or 'Walkers' come in many shapes and |
| would if it was just cute or pretty. | | | | sizes, from simple baby learning toys such as Building |
| As your baby grows, you will want educational toys | | | | Block Trolleys to Walkers that develop from simple |
| that help your child learn eye-hand coordination and | | | | aids to ride on toys, as you toddler's skills develop. |
| develop their large and small motor-control skills, you | | | | Baby ride on toys, are great for developing and |
| will also need educational baby games and toys that | | | | strengthening the muscles in his legs and arms, the |
| stimulate social and language development, imagination, | | | | best one of all, has to be The Rocking Horse. This is |
| and creativity. | | | | excellent for learning to keep their balance and start |
| The first senses babies use to learn, are sight and | | | | their pretend play, there are others such as sea-saw |
| sound. When your baby is born their favourite sight is | | | | and trikes, but you can't beat the classics. |
| you, and they love to hear your voice. Now you can | | | | This form of play benefits all toddlers. It improves |
| sing to your hearts content, they will love it. | | | | mood, appetite and quality of sleep and brings better |
| So what else do baby need? | | | | general health, it also develops their muscles, increases |
| Not a lot, so don't go over the top with toys, they don't | | | | their strength and agility, and improves their |
| need it and neither does your bank account. It won't be | | | | co-ordination, |
| long before they will want every toy and game there | | | | Just a quick note about the First Pair of Shoes |
| is, so be sensible while you can. | | | | While your baby is still crawling, shoes are largely there |
| Interaction is your great fun learning game, seeing you, | | | | for decoration, although it's important that they are not |
| listening to you, giggling and laughing at you. But you | | | | too small. |
| cannot be your child's only entertainment system, you | | | | When children start to walk, they often curl their toes, |
| will need some time out! | | | | so it's better for children to go barefoot or wear socks |
| So lets look at some other toys and games that your | | | | for as long as possible. The bones in a child's feet are |
| baby will love. | | | | very soft and can easily be damage, which can lead |
| Up to eight weeks old your babies favourite sight and | | | | to posture problems. |
| sounds are human faces and voices, they will also | | | | Wait until your child is walking unaided, and ready to |
| enjoy watching brightly coloured mobiles, wind-chimes | | | | walk outside, before buying his first pair of shoes and |
| and cot-toys, if clearly in view, they will focus best on | | | | please get his feet measured by someone who's |
| hand-held toys that are 8 inches from their face and | | | | properly qualified. |
| will respond to soft music and being rocked gently. | | | | But it's not just baby games that your baby will need, |
| At twelve weeks your baby can focus for longer on | | | | he'll also enjoy physical contact and will enjoy being |
| mobiles and cot-toys, they will also be able to see | | | | massaged, and this will help relax your baby, keep his |
| them at a greater distance. He will show a preference | | | | joints flexible and encourage muscle coordination. |
| for bright colours and look at them for longer, but he | | | | Massage will also give you confidence in handling your |
| will still have more interest in human faces and large | | | | baby and help you get to know him. |
| pictures of faces, he will also enjoy wrist rattles, | | | | Ask your doctor about massaging your baby, it is |
| musical toys and squeaky toys. | | | | important to get the right information before you start. |
| From three to six months he will start to grasp a toy | | | | Food is a brilliant way for children to learn it stimulates |
| that is placed in his hand, and will begin to reach for | | | | your baby's sense of taste and smell by allowing him a |
| toys. Your babies favourite early toys will be | | | | wide variety of tastes and textures, it is important to |
| lightweight rattles and colourful teething rings, he will | | | | allow your baby to experiment and see how your |
| have learned to use both hands and will start to play | | | | baby reacts to different foods and varying taste. |
| with foam bricks, soft balls, cuddly soft toys or | | | | Eating food with his hands is natural and beneficial, and |
| grip-toys with an internal squeak. | | | | should be encourage. |
| He will love floor activities up to the age of nine | | | | So many children come to fear food by having to eat |
| months, large bright activity quilts are a good idea, as is | | | | everything on the plate, others become fussy eaters |
| a activity centres. He will also love colourful toys with | | | | through not being taught to experiment with food. |
| interesting designs and textures to study during quiet | | | | Most importantly remember that you are your baby's |
| play, and of course, noisy toys for rattling and banging | | | | super hero; he looks up to you for the best start in life |
| will have them enjoying and laughing. | | | | and what you do and how you react in his |
| Their first books should be brightly illustrated and made | | | | environment, will be reflected in him, he will follow in |
| from "Chew Proof" card or Textured Fabrics, push | | | | your footsteps. |
| and pull along toys will encourage walking and be a | | | | You can make a difference |
| great aid for balancing. | | | | Your baby will grow more now, in the first year of his |
| Learning to walk is a fabulous time for your baby, but | | | | or her little life than at any other time, both physically |
| can be testing on you, as they will be everywhere, and | | | | and mentally. |