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When to introduce toys?
Hi there, I have a 6.5-month old boy, total breastfeed and we just
started some solids 2 weeks back. He now crawls, kicks, ... I was informed that the best is to leave him on floor unrestricted and let him play. We also have got some toys for him to play. But it seems that he will just suck/bite almost anything he can lay hand on (because of teething, suggested by Doctor) However, my wife wants to get some more toys which can encourage him to crawl forward (most of the time, he crawls backward). My question is, when is the right time to introduce toys? What types? What kind of purpose do toys serve? Should we leave him playing alone on the floor or with some toys? Thanks in advance. |
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"Feng" wrote in message om... Hi there, I have a 6.5-month old boy, total breastfeed and we just started some solids 2 weeks back. He now crawls, kicks, ... I was informed that the best is to leave him on floor unrestricted and let him play. We also have got some toys for him to play. But it seems that he will just suck/bite almost anything he can lay hand on (because of teething, suggested by Doctor) However, my wife wants to get some more toys which can encourage him to crawl forward (most of the time, he crawls backward). My question is, when is the right time to introduce toys? What types? What kind of purpose do toys serve? Should we leave him playing alone on the floor or with some toys? Thanks in advance. I would let him play with some toys... Try to think from his point of view... a floor with nothing or no toys would be boring. (put yourself on the floor for a while and tell me what you think of it ) I think it depends on how many toys you really need for a child. Some babies and children like variety whilst others just like a few fave's and dont need much more. Anything bright coloured is what I would give, I would give something that they could try to hold or rattle. Toys serve many purposes including grasping reflex, listening sounds and a few others I carn't think of at the moment. Im sure someone else has a better anwser for you Nic |
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"Feng" wrote in message om... Hi there, I have a 6.5-month old boy, total breastfeed and we just started some solids 2 weeks back. He now crawls, kicks, ... I was informed that the best is to leave him on floor unrestricted and let him play. We also have got some toys for him to play. But it seems that he will just suck/bite almost anything he can lay hand on (because of teething, suggested by Doctor) However, my wife wants to get some more toys which can encourage him to crawl forward (most of the time, he crawls backward). Put the toys in front of him. My question is, when is the right time to introduce toys? Now. What types? Toys for infants. What kind of purpose do toys serve? Stimulate his envrionment and his mind. Should we leave him playing alone on the floor or with some toys? Yes. Of course, you still need to keep a close eye on him. Jeff Thanks in advance. |
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Time for shopping.
Cheers. |
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I kinda like the educational toys you can find at the 'learning center' type
stores in the mall. "Jeff" wrote in message ... "Feng" wrote in message om... Hi there, I have a 6.5-month old boy, total breastfeed and we just started some solids 2 weeks back. He now crawls, kicks, ... I was informed that the best is to leave him on floor unrestricted and let him play. We also have got some toys for him to play. But it seems that he will just suck/bite almost anything he can lay hand on (because of teething, suggested by Doctor) However, my wife wants to get some more toys which can encourage him to crawl forward (most of the time, he crawls backward). Put the toys in front of him. My question is, when is the right time to introduce toys? Now. What types? Toys for infants. What kind of purpose do toys serve? Stimulate his envrionment and his mind. Should we leave him playing alone on the floor or with some toys? Yes. Of course, you still need to keep a close eye on him. Jeff Thanks in advance. |
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