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:

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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