
All figurines should be at least 1 and 3/4 inches (44 millimeters) in diameter: however if any object appears to fit easily in the child’s mouth keep it away from child.).Child-sized equipment - oven, fridge, sink, table, chairs.Role-play toys that can be pushed and make noise - (toy) mower, vacuum.Simple dress-ups hats, scarves, ties, shoes, jewelry.For safety reasons no whiskers, buttons, bows or bells.Simple doll clothes, need not be detachable.Simple accessories for care taking - bottle, blanket.Dolls to fit easily in child’s arms, or small dolls (5-6 inches).


Simple dolls with no hair, moving eyes, or movable limbs.Small sandbox tools (rake should have blunt teeth).Simple floating toys - 1 to 2 pieces, easy to grasp in one hand.Lacing cubes or board with thick, blunt spindle.Loses interest in crib gyms and toys suspended above when can sit up and move about (crib gyms can create a strangulation hazard stop using when child can push up on hands and knees at about 5 months).Graspable (unbreakable) mirror toys which can be held and played with.Stacking ring cones (few rings and safe stick).Toys with screwing action (child can usually manage only 1 turn).Jack-in-the-box toys (adult supervision if toys spring back quickly).Simple number/counting boards (1 to 5) with large pegs.Activity boxes with more complex action mechanisms- turning knob or dial, turning simple key.Simple stacking toys - few pieces, no order necessary.Nesting cups - round shape, few pieces.Simple pop-up toys operated by pushing a button or knob.Activity boxes attached to crib or playpen or freestanding - simple action mechanisms (doors, lids, switches).3 to 5 pieces puzzles with knobs easier to use (knobs firmly attached).Simple pre puzzles or form boards - 2 to 3 pieces, each piece a familiar shape.Large plastic bricks (2 to 4 inches or 50 to 100 millimeters) to press together.Before 1 and 1/2, most interlocking mechanisms are too difficult.Small lightweight stacking blocks (15 to 25 pieces).All balls given to this age group should be at least 1 and 3/4 inches (44 millimeters) in diameter however, if any object appears to fit easily in the child’s mouth, keep it away from the child).Large balls (easier for child to maneuver).Soft lightweight balls, especially with interesting visual effects, noises, unpredictable movement.Outdoor play equipment with stationary rather than moving parts.Swings (pushed by adult) - seats curved by body shaped of energy-absorbing material with restraining strap.All gym equipment needs adult supervision.Ride ons that make noise, look like animals.Stable ride ons - 4 or more wheels, spaced wide apart, child’s feet flat on floor when seated.Ride ons propelled by pushing with feet - no pedals.Push/pull toys filled with multiple objects.Small rocking horses - confined rocking arc, stout handles rather than reins, knee height on child.


No electrical parts, unless supervised by adult.Not put together with easily exposed straight pins, sharp wires, nails.No parts that could pinch or entrap fingers, toes, hair.Too large to be lodged in windpipe, ears, nostrils.Sturdy, unbreakable not likely to break into small pieces and strong enough for child to stand on or in.Toys should meet safety regulations for age:.Child beginning to combine, put together objects.In play, child always on the move - large muscle activities such as running, climbing dominate over small muscle activities such as exploring objects, constructing.Toys should be lightweight for easy lifting, carrying.Toys need not be highly detailed but should be realistic looking.Children prefer action toys, toys that produce movement or sounds by child’s own effort:.Was told not to worry it was just shock and they would replace it in the. Had over $5000 of landscaping done last fall. Vinnie and his entire crew did a fantastic job! From Vinnie helping us plan our landscaping project and select the shrubs and trees to the crew constructing the landscape wall, to the planting. Blocks had more variety, but this places plants were really in great shape. I had just left Blocks and ran into this place by accident. They just weren't liking what they saw at the Home Improvement Chains (and of course that would have meant finding a way to. My in-law were looking to create an arbor vitae privacy barrier. Pleasantly surprised by their small gift shop we bought some handmade Christmas treats for our boys. Was a quick and easy way to pick up a Christmas tree.
