I've noticed something with toddler toys: It's always the toys that are most simple that my son seems to take pleasure in the most. A lot of our toys have all kinds of cool lights, buttons, things that spin, things that make very annoying sounds (all of them) and take batteries (all of them).
Yes, he has fun with those toys too. But they break. The batteries die. We have to hide them because they are too annoying. But he still plays with those simple toys we bought when he was younger and less toddler-ish.
For example, the toy below:
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I can't remember when we bought it, but he still plays with it. We also have a wooden train set that he plays with.
The cool part is that these toys are very durable. He throws them around like rag dolls and they never break.
Most importantly though, they are very inexpensive. Without all the bells and whistles (and batteries) that a lot of toys come with nowadays, the price on the basic ones can be great.
My point is to not feel bad about getting these classic wooden toys. Kids love them (at least, my son does) and they'll last longer than most newer toys. And you can easily pass it down.
Even wooden spoons, tupperware products, plastic cup can provide great moments of imaginary play. Wooden blocks create wonderful roads, buildings and houses (only to be knocked down with delight). Keep is simple. Keep changing the toys. Keep a toddler happy. Thanks for sharing
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