What are sensory toys and what is worth choosing?

Children will learn the world with the help of their senses. From the first days of their lives, they closely observe their surroundings, imitate the most demanding movements or repeat the "mother" heard. Already at an early stage of childhood, toys can be an impulse for the development of key skills for the youngest. Certainly, every parent wants his child to develop properly. See why it is worth filling the toddler's room with the chosen ones Sensory toys. 

Sensory toys - what distinguishes them? 

It is well known that the first years of the child's life consist in maturing the nervous system and the organs of the senses and the integration of their action. In addition to sleep, entertainment is one of the activities to which the child devotes most of the day to. That is why a sensory toy is a great way to act on different senses of a child. Already at the stage of design itself, the manufacturers of children's accessories have intended intentions - they want to enable the youngest to explore the world. Sensory toys allow you to combine pleasant and useful, because they are a source of joy and give the opportunity to learn. Is this not the most effective education? 

Which sensory toys should you choose? 

When choosing the right sensory toy, the child's age should be taken into account. Due to different physical coordination and skills, other toys will be dedicated to babies, and other preschool and older children. A toy that is safe for a 7-year-old child should not be used by children much younger. When choosing the right model, it is worth paying attention to what are the manufacturer's recommendations for the possible age of use. 

Sensory toys for babies 

The infant period lasts from birth to the end of the first year of life. This is a stage where the child has the first milk, learns to repeat syllables and grabs everything that falls into his small hands. During this time, some children are already dealing with attempts to crawl and traverse the next centimeters. In the case of infants, sensory toys can support the acquisition of new skills, which not only for children, but also in the adult world is a huge challenge. What can hearing, sight, touch and physical coordination of a baby develop?

• Sensory rattles - diverse in terms of size and sound. It is worth choosing not very intense with a pleasant sound so as not to overload the child's nervous system. 
• Sensory pendants - They have different forms and size, which makes them perfectly suited to hanging at the cot, pram and the child's teat. 
• Sensory activity mat - A great way to play and rest the youngest. It provides a child with a number of activities such as, e.g. making precise movements and discovering various textures. 
• Sensory booklet - Created from various materials and protruding elements that extremely encourage the child to explore the surrounding world. 

There are many more possibilities - stuffed animals, blankets, teethers and many others. It is unbelievable that so many subjects with which the child is in contact can affect the proper development and learning of new things. Parent, choose wisely!

Sensory toys for a one -year -old child 

Children who have finished the first year of life may have completely different preferences as to activity. What's more, some children at this age are starting to walk, while others are still different  at the crawling stage. The child develops at his own pace, so it's worth choosing sensory toys that will be a good stimulus for him to develop. What are they suitable for a one -year -old child? Here are some examples of ideas:

• musical sensory toys (multi -functional piano, bells or cymbals),
• educational sensory toys (motor loop, blocks, cubes),
• Sensory toys affecting motor coordination (balls),
• Toys supporting learning (interactive walker, pusher). 

Undoubtedly, sensory toys are a great choice for a child. They entertain, teach and allow you to explore and understand the surrounding world faster. Nothing pleases parents more than the sight of children who boldly take the next steps and can do more from day to day.