The arrival of Santa Claus and the Magi is just around the corner, and the most anticipating elves and pages are already giving their help so that the little ones can enjoy their gifts. As the mountain of existing possibilities is huge, we wanted to make it easy by developing a small catalog with the best Christmas gifts for babies from zero to three years old.
It is very important that the choice of the toy is consistent with the age of the child, because at each stage of its development it has different abilities and skills. We tell you what you should consider in each age group and which toys are the most suitable for each stage.
Zero to six months
For this stage of the baby's life, those are perfect toys that help develop your senses, so that as long as the baby is awake, he receives a series of visual, tactile and auditory stimuli that favor his development.
In this way, we can resort to toys that discover new textures, make you enjoy the moment of bathing, discover the cause-effect relationships (for example, those that emit sounds when they are shaken or pressed), or stimulate you while you are lying down We offer you some examples!
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Books for the bathroom, of cloth, with textures, with sounds, with smells ... The variety of children's books is overwhelming, but to choose the most suitable for a baby we must look at that It is approved and made of easily manipulable and resistant material, like cardboard, cloth, plastic ...
Books without stories come in handy for this stage, but with some word that will gradually be incorporated into their vocabulary. As for the theme, we can resort to animal books, geometric shapes, numbers, colors ... Any simple and visually attractive concept It is suitable for this first stage.
In Babies and more, what are the best books for young children?The book we propose is from the Chicco brand. It is made of cloth and is perfect for the baby, because in addition to its soft texture it incorporates a plastic teether that will calm you during the teething process. We can buy it on Amazon for 12.95 euros.
Blanket of games and activities
Blankets or rugs for games and activities are a perfect option for the baby to spend a little time every day upside down, strengthening his muscles, exploring the world around him and discovering different textures, sounds and colors.
This gym for the baby that we propose can be used from birth, and also incorporates an arc of toys with fun characters that will spark your interest and help you with sensory development. You can find it on Amazon for 48.99 euros.
Bath toys
Toys are essential at bath time, because entertain while educating. A set of stackable toys is perfect for having fun joining, stacking, pouring and pouring water. This seven cup shaped caterpillar is from Munchkin and you can get it at Amazon for 6.99 euros.
Crib mobile
Cot mobiles, musical lamps or chimes are an ideal toy at this stage, since entertain and relax the child with colored lights and music.
This VTech brand crib mobile projects stars when the lights go out, and also emits babysitters to sleep the baby. It has a remote control, time programmer and a function that allows you to record your voice. You can buy it on Amazon for 35.99 euros.
Six to 12 months
After six months, babies are beginning to manipulate objects, coordinate the movements of their hands and look, in great detail, at everything around them. Colorful colors, lights, sounds, textures and contrasts will draw your attention deeply.
Therefore, the best toys for this stage will be those that help the child develop his motor skills and awaken his five senses. We give you some ideas to help you with your choice!
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This Teddy puppy, with various musical and voice options, teach the child body parts, colors and other concepts in a fun and entertaining way. In addition, thanks to Smart Stages technology you can choose the stage of development that best suits your little one.
It is suitable from six months, but may accompany your child up to four years. You can find it on Amazon for 25.76 euros. : //www.amazon.es/dp/B079MNMWF7%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_7%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB079MNMWF7%26pf_rd_m%3DA1AT7YVPFBWXBL%26pf_rd_p%3D6d677afd-64cf-48fe-9556-faf126f8d23c%26pd_rd_wg%3DKKU0m%26pf_rd_r%3DZ37KKAG2NXMMC94SZQGW%26pf_rd_s % 3Ddesktop-dp-sims% 26pf_rd_t% 3D40701% 26pd_rd_w% 3DKhln7% 26pf_rd_i% 3Ddesktop-dp-sims% 26pd_rd_r% 3D1b68a3ef-f898-11e8-b362-f34140318905
Another fun toy, which will enchant the little ones with its lights and sounds, is this realistic design remote control, with the child you will entertain and learn the numbers, colors, greetings… The command has four songs, numerous sounds and lights . It can be found on Amazon for 15'10 euros.
Musical toys
Music has many benefits for the baby's brain development, so musical toys are excellent educational alternatives. With them, the child will learn to identify different sounds and bells, something that will arouse their interest and catch attention from the first moment.
This musical piano that we propose to you has four game modes, and each mode has its own set of sounds and instruments that can be played by pressing the piano keys and the colorful top buttons. You can buy it on Amazon for 17.99 euros.
Stackable buckets
Although it is still too early for the baby to start forming towers or making simple constructions, stackable cloth cubes are a great way to get started in this great game that brings so many benefits.
The cubes that we propose stimulate your senses thanks to its soft texture and colorful designs. In addition, each piece is a rattle, with a rattle sound that the child will love to shake and throw. Available on Amazon for 16'39 euros.
One to two years
When the babies turn one year old they give a spectacular change, they begin to be able to communicate with words and above all, they start to discover the surroundings walking and touching all the objects They fall into their avid little hands.
Toys for this age have to be safe, be perfectly adapted to them and contribute to their proper development in a few months vital to their intellectual, emotional and relational growth. We suggest some examples that are sure to love your baby!
Blocks and constructions
Constructions are one of the games that never go out of style and that entertains children the most. Further, playing with blocks is very beneficial for its development, since it helps stimulate motor, social, cognitive and language skills.
There are many types of blocks for children, including MegaBloks for very young children (the one shown in the picture can be purchased at Amazon for 15.95 euros), Duplo for preschoolers, or Lego for older children.
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Natural wood toys are perfect for the child's development, because help you stimulate intellect and sensory and motor skills. There are endless classic wooden toys with multiple sensory, educational and playful qualities.
This one that we propose is an activity cube with six geometric figures that the child must fit in each hole with the same shape. This activity helps you focus attention, while beginning in simple mathematical operations and working coordination between sight and hands. A perfect gift to learn while playing, which you can buy on Amazon for six euros .: //www.amazon.es/dp/B01EL4N19M%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_5%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB01EL4N19M%26pf_rd_m%3DA1AT7YVP26pf_d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d7d3d7 64cf-48fe-9556-faf126f8d23c% 26pd_rd_wg% 3DT22T6% 26pf_rd_r% 3DTCK2R7FGA0A5ZWVZ3E1H% 26pf_rd_s% 3ddesktop-dp-sIMS% 26pf_rd_t% 3D40701% 26pd_rd_w% 3DvfO36% 26pf_rd_i% 3ddesktop-dp-sIMS% 26pd_rd_r% 3D1fc98d5a-f898-11e8-82bb- c123f287c81c
Bowling game
Bowling is a very fun activity that also helps children to develop your motor, spatial and math skills. Both the bowling that we propose, as the ball that is included, are made of quality fabric, are washable and are perfect for the little ones.
In addition, the end of each bolus is a stuffed animal head that will captivate children for its softness and sweetness in the design. The six bowling and ball pack can be purchased at Amazon for 31.79 euros.
Children's bikes and riders
The first steps of the baby is one of the most anticipated events by the parents, and one of the most important milestones in its development. When the baby already gains autonomy to start moving alone, the corridors or children's motorcycles are perfect to help you in your travels while promoting the child's motor skills.
But we should not confuse this type of vehicles with walkers, whose use is not recommended by pediatricians for the injuries they cause.
This motorcycle that we propose stimulates the child while running, with phrases, sounds and melodies. By pressing the horn, the motorcycle emits songs and by pressing the three buttons on the dashboard, the child learns the numbers, shapes, opposites and other basic concepts. A great toy that you can buy on Amazon for 69.99 euros.
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The sandboxes combine the discovery of textures and the enormous pleasure of staining and covering the sand. If there is room in the garden or in the yard, this gift is definitely a huge source of experiences and fun For the little ones. In any case, if we cannot put it outdoors, we can change it for a small and foldable ball pool.
The sandbox of the photograph can be purchased at La Tienda de la Familia, and has a price of 81.84 euros.
Two to three years
In this age group the child spends much of the day playing, so it is important that the toys you use are educational, fun and perfect to continue developing your motor, social and emotional skills.
As the child grows, the game evolves and becomes complex, and at this stage of life the so-called "symbolic game" appears, which is the most representative of childhood and consists of simulate everyday situations or interpret absent characters.
We give you some proposals of toys / books for this age group:
Stories
As the child's vocabulary develops, the baby will enjoy the stories we read, since he will be able to follow simple stories and a minimal plot.
But it is important that the text of the story is brief and clear, so that the child does not lose interest in the story, In addition to including large and striking illustrations. The theme is infinite: from participatory stories, in which the child has to look for a character or an object, to stories that educate in values or serve the parents to face various situations (the withdrawal of the diaper, the separation anxiety, the arrival of a little brother ...)
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Puzzles and puzzles
The puzzles and puzzles are perfect for you children work logical thinking, fine motor skills, hand and eye coordination and visuospatial skills. A simple and classic toy that we can find in any store, and that brings endless benefits for the development of the baby.
The degree of difficulty of this type of toys will increase as the child progresses in age or according to their skills. For this strip in which we find ourselves, we propose this puzzle that you can find on Amazon for 12.99 euros.
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At this stage in which the child begins to play the symbolic game and imitate his parents, giving a doll is a sure success, because they will play to take care of her, feed her, dress her, walk her... Just like their parents do with him.
If you are thinking of giving your baby a doll, we recommend you buy a Baby Pelón, because in addition to captivating children with their adorable little face, their smell of vanilla and their colorful scarves, with their purchase we will be contributing to cancer research childish. You can find them in Juguettos, El Corte Inglés, ToysRUs, Gocco and Amazon.
Tools
And if with the dolls they imitate their moms and dads in the care of the baby, with the tools they will imitate you to fix everything that breaks. An educational activity that encourages symbolic play and helps them develop their motor skills.
We propose this complete toolbox made of wood, whose design favors learning, imagination and creativity. You can buy it at Amazon for 23 euros .: //www.amazon.es/dp/B075H56JHH%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_6%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB075H56JHH%26pf_rd_m%3DA1AT7YVPFBWXBL%26pf_rd_p%3D6d677afd-64cf-48fe-9556-faf126f8d23c%26pd_rd_wg % 3DPNCH3% 26pf_rd_r% 3DCPKE2MR1E225HBSPY6A4% 26pf_rd_s% 3ddesktop-dp-sIMS% 26pf_rd_t% 3D40701% 26pd_rd_w% 3D9iKZi% 26pf_rd_i% 3ddesktop-dp-sIMS% 26pd_rd_r% 3D565aa941-f8ae-11E8-a7d2-45d8004b7ee8
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