“Kids this age are trying to figure out the world and experiment with their senses,” she says. Open-ended toys allow 1-year-olds to explore and express their creativity and practice fine motor ...

Themed playsets are especially crucial from 1 year to 18 months to help develop recognition skills. By the age of 2 ... But which Montessori toys are best for your 1-year-old or 2-year-old?

For example: At about 4 months old, babies begin ... and other small age-appropriate toys. During this time, play is usually a solitary activity, but playing side-by-side with other babies and ...

Learn more› by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that ... and offer provocative and age-appropriate challenges, engaging themes, and ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that an estimated 86,000 children treated for toy-related injuries each year are younger than five. Toy-related injuries are preventable, and prevention ...