Manufactured Toys and Play Materials for Infants at 12 to 15 Months
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Walker toys
Manipulative activity centers on wheels that
move with the infant or toddler, providing
some mobility support for them.
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Pull-along clacker
Sounds are generated as the infant or toddler
moves around the room.
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Duplo blocks
Provides fine motor manipulation while
connecting and pulling blocks apart.
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Jack-in-the-box
Surprises the infant or toddler as she causes
Jack to pop (demonstrates cause-and-effect).
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Hammer and peg toy
Eye–hand coordination is improved as the
infant or toddler pounds the pegs into the
bench.
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Giant nuts and bolts
Demonstrates how things fit together as the
infant or toddler twists, turns, and fits the
pieces together.
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Shakers
Shows cause-and-effect as the infant or
toddler understands her power to make things
happen.
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Two- or three-piece
puzzles
Shape discrimination, spatial awareness.
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Picture books
Language development, imagination, and
creative thought.
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Fine motor challenge
games: zippers, locks,
fasteners
Fine motor dexterity and self-help and
dressing skills are encouraged.
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Giant dump trucks
Pushing and pulling motor skills that help
coordinate movement. Fine motor skills as
truck is filled and emptied.
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Bowling
Coordination of movement as well as bending,
rolling, and eye–hand coordination.
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Music boxes
Encourage the infant or toddler to sing and
dance to the music.
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Play rings
Eye–hand coordination and spatial
relationships as the rings circle the stand.
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Baby swing
Body movement and coordination as the
infant or toddler pumps and swings.
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Blow-up knock-down
inflatable bouncer
Emotional reactions, spatial relations, and
motor skills as the infant or toddler maneuvers
the bouncer.
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Play house
Symbolic play as the infant or toddler practices
experiences.
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Rag dolls or teddies
Prosocial and self-help skills develop as she
cares for the dolls and teddies.
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Play brush or comb sets
Self-help skills, body awareness, and selfconcept are enhanced.
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Thick paints or
fingerpaints
Self-calming and soothing emotional skills,
creativity, and fine motor skills are developed.
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