Try to give your baby things to play with that will give him many learning opportunities. Make available things or toys that encourage movement-push/pull toys, balls Toys with pieces that fit together- shape boxes, simple puzzles, blocks, stacking rings, nesting bowls Toys that require pressure to put together or take apart- bristle blocks, pop beads, rubber puzzles, pegboards and plastic pegs Things with varied textures- texture rattles, balls, blocks, fuzzy puppets Toys that make noise- musical toys, rattles, squeaky toys Toys that involve cause and effect relationships- windup toys, busy boxes Toys with hidden parts- jack-in-the-box Toys that encourage talking- toy telephones, puppets Things that encourage pretending- play dishes, picnic supplies, hats, dolls, cardboard. Make sure the toys you give your baby to play with meet all the safety requirements for your baby's age. Do not give an infant toys that are small enough for them to swallow or toys with sharp edges.
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