Learning toys for babies are the hottest things on the market. It’s not hard to see why. Babies actively explore their surroundings and soak up new experiences fast. Give them something that combines entertainment with education and you have a sure fire winner.
The classic stacker is a great example. Made of durable plastic, it is a set of rings that fit over a cone, in order. The toy could not be simpler. Yet it continues to be popular generation after generation because it offers the two key values in a simple way. It helps the developing mind learn shapes, and how they can be fitted together, while babies have great fun working with them.
A baby loves to sit in Mom’s lap while she’s working at the computer. She enjoys even more being able to participate, which can be a problem. Turn lemons into lemonade by getting the baby a ‘computer’ of her own! Studies show that babies as young as 9 months can do amazing things with infant-appropriate software.
With a keytopper just right for those little hands, you’ll be amazed when you see them match the sound ‘dog’ with the picture of the dog on the screen. Watch as they choose a musical tune they enjoy from several different options. You’ll be surprised when you see the little one distinguish between a square and a rectangle after only a little guidance.
Soon, they’ll be grasping the basics of math. It’s astounding to watch a three year old able to count to 10, match shapes with numbers (like a 3-sided triangle) and more. In English or Spanish, these beginner LeapPad systems are awe inspiring.
Dr. Seuss helps get them started on the road to fun learning long before you would have thought it possible. The Wocket In My Pocket is full of games that do just that. Letters, rhymes and illustrations stimulate the imagination while they educate. Beginning phonics gets them started on associating sounds with meaning that will later blossom into language.
Another clever way to learn the alphabet is offered by the Learn and Groove Alphabet Drum. Babies love to pound and make noise. Turn what could be an annoyance into something you’ll encourage. Their actions cause the letter to appear and the music and lights keeps them going. Pretty soon, they’ll be saying the ABCs with ease. Parents will appreciate the volume knob, too.
The LittleTouch Learning System has really revolutionized the baby book. Made of a durable plastic outer covering, the electronics inside are ruggedly protected. The multiple pages provide a host of musical sounds, words and phrases, and even rhymes to stimulate the young mind. Children as young as 6 months will enjoy pressing the buttons and watching animated characters and text appear.
An entire library lets the system grow along with your young one. Shape recognition, reading readiness, numbers and more are all right here. The baby interacts with the toy and it guides him to learn as they have fun controlling the system.
Investigate the whole range of learning toys available and you’ll wish you were a child again!