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Toddler Play
What can I do to help promote play in my child?
While all children are different and may enjoy different toys and interactions, the following are suggestions for activities and toys for the toddler:
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toddler:
- needs space in which to play and explore
- likes sandboxes, swings, and playgrounds
- likes to imitate others by pretending to perform adult tasks
- likes to play in the water
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What you can do as a parent:
- allow your child to help with chores
- read to your child
- regulate your child's television watching
- provide your child with a toy vacuum, pots and pans, and other housekeeping or work toys
Toys for the toddler:
- toys that can be pushed and pulled
- rocking horse
- toys that can be ridden safely
- balls
- playground equipment
- shovel and bucket
- music
- toys that can help with housework, such as brooms, a vacuum, and dishes
- dolls
- puzzles
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