Nursery World - Skilful play

Toy makers have recognised theneed to encourage and stretch young children's developing skills and there is plenty to suit every stage Three months old upwards skills to develop

Three months old upwards skills to develop

* Recognising the link between baby's own hand movement and a toy's reaction, for example a toy might make a noise if shaken

* Improving memory - begins to anticipate what will happen when a toy is touched or explored in a certain way

Tiny Love (above) is a range of soft developmental toys from Mothercare.

Tiny Love Fruit - a.k.a. Anna Banana, Ozzie Orange and Andy Apple - are designed to help develop sensory and motor skills. Each of the fruits can be peeled and separated to reveal hidden 'jitter toys', bracelets that rattle, soft teethers and crinkly areas. The fruits have springy arms and legs and a flexible ring for attaching to playpens, cots, buggies or anywhere else in the nursery. Priced 8 each.

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