lil' bits of this-n-that: Tips For Age Appropriate Toys From Birth To Twelve

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This list will help you find the perfect gift for the little ones when you don't have a clue what to get. You might check with the parents first, if you can, for other possibilities. There might be a particular hobby of interest or possibly something of need. Kids aren't usually worried about the price of the gift. They want to be entertained and feel loved when they aren't forgotten.

BIRTH TO SIX MONTHS

Go for toys that make noise. Look for brightly colored images or have high-contrast like black and white. Babies use their eyes and ears to experience play.

SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS

They enjoy toys they can bang, stack, put in and take out and open and shut. This age group is learning to use their motor skills and are able to sit up. Find toys to move along with then once they start moving.

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ONE TO TWO YEARS

Active toddlers need toys for physical play: walking, climbing, pushing, and riding. Imaginative and educational toys would also be a great choice. They are very curious and incredibly active.

TWO TO THREE YEARS

Image via Wikipedia This age group loves jumping, climbing, and throwing. Toys for active play would be a great choice. Arts and crafts, puppets, blocks and simple puzzles make sense with their good hand and finger coordination.

THREE TO SIX YEARS

Materials for arts and crafts are popular with this group. Preschoolers and kindergartners are masters of make-believe. They like to act out grown-up roles and enjoy costumes and props to help bring their imaginations to life.

SIX TO NINE YEARS

Board games and tabletop sports are perfect picks for school-age kids. They like toys that require strategy and skill. Age-appropriate sporting equipment is also enjoyed. Another idea would be fashion dolls or action figures that allows them to explore grown-up worlds.