I have a 9 mo old daughter and a 2 year old son who isn't speaking yet. He has poor cognitive skills due to having crossed eyes since birth and has had surgeries to correct them and still more to come. He will be seeing a speech and child development therapist next month. Each having different abilities, my daughter is showing signs of catching on earlier than my son did, yet that may be cause her eyes are not crossed. I was just wondering, what are the best learning toys out there that are the appropriate age for my two children?
2007-03-25 12:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I didn't say his speaking has anything to do with his eyes, yet his dr said it might, seeing how he couldn't even see our face to watch us say the words we've been trying to teach him. Got him evaluated by SoonerStart and he is at the learning level of an 11 mo old so anything we do or try could help. He does have the house one of you mentioned. He has tons of toys, just doesn't seem interested in most. Dr said he just may not see them that well. Is more interested in trucks and things with wheels. Won't let me read to him because he can't see the pictures, or at least shows no interest in them. Thanks though for all your answers.
2007-03-25 14:34:29 · update #1
Visual impairments may contribute to speech delays, but usually they are severe impairments. The doctors would know best on that one. As one person wrote, the old fashioned toys are best. Blocks are open ended and inspire a child's imagination. My son, who also has a speech delay and one eye that wonders in (and will need surgery), his wooden train set is his favorite. I have a blog reviewing natural, developmentally appropriate toys:
http://www.ecochildsplay.com
Reading to your child is the most important thing you can do. Keep reading, even if he doesn't show interest. You can read to him while he plays. Telling him stories is a great activity too, that may lead to books. Also, talk to him all the time! Speak constantly about what you are doing so that he hears language and can build his receptive vocabulary. How is his hearing? Good luck with your little ones!
2007-03-25 16:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by JLecochildsplay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know how much of a "learning toy" it is but I have Fisher Price's Learning Home and it is the best darn toy I've bought thus far (my son's 9 months too). He LOVES that thing and will play with it all day if I let him. It won toy of the year award a few years ago and every review I've ever read is wonderful. Folks also said that 2, 3 and sometimes even 4 year olds love to play with it so it would probably work for your son too.
It features tons of songs, some with words some not, the ABCs and 123s, a door that opens back and forth, a window, a clock, a number "clicker" thing-a-magig, a mailbox, light, doorbell etc.
2007-03-25 13:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by NewMomma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off boys learn slower. My son is turning 2 and still only saying a few words. You need to read to him alot. As for toys Leap frog toys are the best out there for that age. My son likes the phonics and numbers toys put out by leap frog. Crossed eyes has nothing to do with speach. it will be about what he hears. Read to him and talk to him TONS. he will catch on eventualy. alot of boys don't realy start talking untill 2 1/2
2007-03-25 13:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see where learning to speak has anything to do with crossed eyes. I know a small child with crossed eyes requiring several surgeries to correct who was quite articulate. But, be that as it may. The BEST toys are ones that allow the child to use their own imaginations...studies have shown that imagination leads to intelligence. A card board box and mom/dad equipped with a maker and an exacto knife are very good toys. The box can be transformed into anything a child can think of and then some. My daughter had a "city" of card board boxes on our patio at one time.
2007-03-25 13:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An imagination! And their favorite toy, Mom. Play pretend with them. Get down on the floor, play dress up, be silly and have fun. They will learn a lot (especially speech) just by interacting with you. I would also try tactile books. Your son might be more apt to enjoy the books if he could feel them. And kids love music. You can download a lot of good stuff from limewire, and there are a town of great CD's at Wal-Mart. Discovery Toys has a good one called "Sounds Like Fun". Very educational. And it is fun too.
2007-03-25 20:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by cilsavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolls make great learning toys. Try the beautiful 18 inch play dolls of Harmony Club Dolls. Visit the shopping website at www.harmonyclubdolls.com
2013-12-08 17:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by Harmony Club Dolls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolls make wonderful toys for pretend play and learning. Try the new 18 inch doll line by Harmony Club Dolls at the shopping website www.harmonyclubdolls.com
2013-12-18 15:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my! There are so many!!
For your son, w/ the eye situation I would try anything that gives him time to work on his hand-eye coordination like duplos, puzzles, knex . . . things that he has to hold and pay attention to where to put it.
For your daughter I would use toys that may be a bit over her age to see what she can do . . . i assume she is sitting and crawling??? try 1 yr old toys that will interest her (noises!) but not be too hard.
Leapfrog is very popular among my Parents and students.
Hope I was helpful.
2007-03-25 13:09:13 · answer #8 · answered by Reese's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leap-Frog learning toys are perfect. They have hundreds of learning toys for babies clear up to school-agers.
2007-03-25 13:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any thing by LEAP FROG....they're toys go up by ages. They are so interesting. Check out the site.
LEAPfrog.com
2007-03-25 17:38:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋