Baby toys for special occasions

The announcement of a pregnancy triggers in many people the urge to go shopping. Be it a close relative or friend, a neighbor, a coworker or a dance club member, as soon as the joyful word of a new baby is spreading, knitting needles come out of retirement and many strolls through the baby departments are initiated.

Even before a baby is born it will receive gifts. Clothing and toys are presented at baby showers and anxious grandparents may hit the toy store to help decorate the baby's room with stuffed monkeys, eco friendly picture frames, made from 100% cotton and coloured with vegetable dyes, or musical mobiles. They just want to spoil their grandson or granddaughter right from the start.

Once the baby has unleashed its first cry, more presents and toys will start flooding in. Quality teethers, fluffy animals, Baby Newton's Discovering Shapes DVD or any of the other Baby Einstein CDs, two-piece puzzles and many more baby playthings will be handed to the proud parents to celebrate the birth of their little one. It is a joyous occasion and should rightfully be commemorated.

It is in human nature to make special occasions memorable. Year-End celebrations lend themselves quite well as an excuse to return to the store for another toy shopping spree. The baby could be crawling by now and needs more stimulating surroundings, like a discovery gym loading with overhead activity of baby toys, a play mat and inflatable prop pillows, or a gorgeous Flutterbugs musical pull-string. Who wouldn't want to see a twisty, crinkly bug jiggle up, while playing a soothing lullaby? Also quite popular are Christmas surprise boxes. They can include a cheerful soft velveteen reindeer rattle with red nose and bowtie, a board book and maybe even a high quality Cloisonné tree ornament.

Books can make great gifts any time of the year. Babies enjoy the pictures and get familiar with new words and sounds when red to. Because toddlers tend to throw their books around or taste them when they are teething, baby books should be sturdy, have thick cardboard pages or be made from washable fabric or plastic.

Toys can also be wonderful rewards, especially for toddlers who already have a certain understanding of their environment. An adorable corduroy blue or pink pony, or a little princess play set with carry handle will not only be a surprise "thank you" for learning how to eat with a spoon, but will also be a great teaching tool for children trying to get a handle on buttons, zippers and turning tools. Boys can be taught the same motor skills with a delightful fire truck set. The flat fire truck sides open up and hold a plush fireman with a zipper, a Dalmatian dog toy that snaps on to his bone, a red hydrant that unbuttons, a cat in a tree and a yellow ladder to rescue her with. These items are perfect to stimulate imagination and creativity.

Birthdays are always a fantastic reason to celebrate. A first birthday is very special, however, at that age, the baby will not remember what toy it received, and therefore, all age-appropriate toys will be appreciated. As children grow older and more birthdays come along, the variety and range of gifts will increase. An Iggle Piggle backpack can be used to store other playthings in and a wind-up Ferris wheel will be fun to watch and listen to. Add a few dolls and plush pets and the child will believe it is in Wonderland. It will be having the time of its young life!

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