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Toddler Play

What can I do to help promote play in my child?

While all children are different and may enjoy different toys and interactions, the following are suggestions for activities and toys for the toddler:
  • Needs space in which to play and explore.
  • Likes sandboxes, swings and playgrounds.
  • Likes to imitate others by pretending to perform adult tasks.
  • Likes to play in the water.

What you can do as a parent:
  • Allow your child to help with chores.
  • Read to your child.
  • Regulate your child's television watching.
  • Provide your child with a toy vacuum, pots and pans and other housekeeping or work toys.

Toys for the toddler:
  • Toys that can be pushed and pulled.
  • Rocking horse.
  • Toys that can be ridden safely.
  • Balls.
  • Playground equipment.
  • Shovel and bucket.
  • Music.
  • Toys that can help with housework, such as brooms, a vacuum and dishes.
  • Dolls.
  • Puzzles.

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