OT Corner: Using Toys to Support Development in Infants and Toddlers

20th June, 2017

23 June 2017, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source]

Using Toys to Support Development in Infants and Toddlers: Children develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively through play. And of course, children of all ages enjoy playing with toys. Providing the proper toy selection to support development in infants and toddlers can be a difficult and overwhelming task especially for new parents, therapists or teachers. Here are suggestions to make the right choices when it comes to using toys to support development in infants and toddlers:

The main goal is to select toys that are safe and suited to the child’s age, abilities, and interests. Here are several questions to answer to determine if a toy is appropriate for a specific child:

Is the child interested in the toy? The child must be motivated to actually use the toy.

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