Types of toys for toddlers under age of 2: Stacking toys / nesting toys (eg. stacking rings,

stacking cups) Wooden blocks Toys that can be put into something and take out of it (eg. barn with

farm animals, a basket with plastic food) Toys that can be pushed and pulled (eg. Shopping carts, strollers)

Muscial instruments that are not battery operated Shape sorting toys Toys with wheels Peg Puzzles Balls

Types of toys recommended for children over age of 2:

Building blocks / Building Sets (eg. Mr. Potato Head, MegaBloks, Lego) Play sets that encourage pretend play / role play. Here are some examples:

- Playhouses / Doll houses - Kitchen / household sets - Kid’s workbench with tools - Garage / tracks with cars - Food sets with shopping carts - Babies with strollers - Sport sets (eg. bowling set, basketball set, hockey, mini golf) - Tents - Tunnels

Table top games / board games (eg. Pop-up Pirate, Matching games, Guess Who?, Go Fish) Don’t Forget alternate toys such as: Books, Puzzles, Play-Doh, Arts and Crafts (eg. craft kits, crayons, markers, drawing/colouring books, paint and painting supplies)

Avoid Noisy toys Electronics (tablets, video games, computer games, DVD, etc.) Noisy toys are not 100% preventable, but here are some tips to help you choose the next toy for your child: Toys with on/off switches Toys with volume control Check for noise level labels (recommended <85 dB) Listen to the toy yourself before making a purchase