217263 984 Parenting & Family Baby Care Nursery and Baby Gear true Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:12 -0700 /system/videos/5/31/41/22/224131.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, parenting, family, baby, child, care, nursery, gear, choose, choosing, pick, picking, decide, deciding, toy, toys How To Choose Toys For Your Baby http://www.howcast.com/videos/217263-How-To-Choose-Toys-For-Your-Baby http://www.howcast.com/videos/217263-How-To-Choose-Toys-For-Your-Baby/edit approved 126 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217263"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217263" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 CinemaSlam http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/choose_toys_for_your_baby_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 414 false false false 82871 0 10 Warning Toy recalls are on the rise. To find out about specific toys, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website at www.cpsc.gov.

]]> 82872 1 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/28.jpg Visit toy stores. Even if you plan to use mail order or buy online, it’s a good idea to check out a toy in person.

]]> 82873 2 36 Tip The best toys for kids 18 months and under include mobiles, soft books, rattles and other noisemakers, busy boxes, activity tables, stacking toys, and push- and pull-toys.

]]> 82874 3 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/49.jpg As you browse, ask yourself two questions about any toy that catches your eye—does it look like something my baby will enjoy, and is it safe?

]]> 82875 4 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/59.jpg Consider size and weight. Your baby will have the most fun with a toy that he can get a grip on, one that’s not too heavy or large for him to manipulate.

]]> 82876 5 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/68.jpg Look for a toy that offers different textures, especially for very young babies.

]]> 82877 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/74.jpg Choose toys that your baby can interact with. He should be a participant in making it jingle or roll—not a passive observer.

]]> 82878 7 81 Tip Basic or old-fashioned toys like blocks or stacking cups can be very educational, whether or not they’re labeled as such.

]]> 82879 8 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/89.jpg Pick toys in bright, cheery hues. Even infants love different colors.

]]> 82880 9 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/96.jpg Do a safety check. Don’t buy any toy that your baby could choke on, that has small pieces that could break off, or that has a string or cord that’s shorter than six inches.

]]> 82881 10 105 Tip If a toy is small enough to fit inside an empty toilet paper roll, it’s small enough to choke a baby.

]]> 82882 11 110 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217263/110.jpg Finally, rate its annoyance factor. Who cares what the baby likes—is the sound the toy makes going to drive you nuts?

]]> 82883 12 119 Fact Dolls are the oldest known toys.

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