Friday, April 20, 2012

How to choose baby toys for age 1 to 3 months


Toys can be described as the most precious treasure of children, eventhough for baby ages 3 months . There are several benefits if you give your baby toys, such as:
  • Entertain baby
    Toys can eliminate boredom in baby and may also as a sedative when the baby cries.
  • Stimulate the five senses in babies
    Baby will learn about a variety of shapes and colors as well as coordination and focus to the object that caught his eye


What things should be considered for choosing baby toys 1 to 3 months old?

The way we know that something fits with our baby toys is to read the allowable age range that is usually indicated on the pack of toys. In addition you can also observe or supervise your child when playing with the toy.
Appropriate toys help in improving the skills of baby and also develop into a new skill.

Are there any tips that can be used as a guide to choosing the right toy for your baby?

  • Choose toys that have striking color that does not fade when experiencing the process of cleaning up a few times, making it safe for babies to bite the toy.
  • For toys such as dolls made of cloth, make sure no loose stitches so it does not snag when played by a baby.
  • Make sure the components of the toy is not easily detached such as buttons and part of the eye so it does not pose a choking risk baby.
  • Look for toys that have sounds such as music and clatter, it may attract the attention of the baby who likes to explore with the toys. Choose a soft and not loud sounds, so as not to damage the baby's hearing.
  • Look for toys that larger size of the baby's mouth, to avoid the danger of choking baby toys. It is highly fatal because it can inhibit the baby's respiratory tract.