Differently-Abled Toddler Gift Guide

In honor of Baker's second birthday,

I have compiled a gift guide for differently-abled toddlers.

 

 

Buying for a child with a disability is very similar, if not just like, buying for a child without a disability.

 

Just like most (almost) two year olds,  Baker is wild and silly.

He likes getting dirty, wants to play with anything loud, and loves having fun!

 

To ensure he is progressing and advancing in all areas of development,

I try to make sure his play is purposeful.

 When I consider a toy, I ask these five questions.

 

1. Does the toy promote speech/language, fine or gross motor, cognitive, and/or sensory development?

2. Does the toy encourage exploration?

3. Does the toy engage his imagination?

4. Does the toy encourage active engagement (versus passive)?

5. Is it fun? (scientific, I know)
If it isn't fun, none of the others matter.

 

 

Here are some of my favorite toys for differently-abled children.

 

Kitchen Play Set

 

 

 

Baby Alive

 

 

 

Toddler Toilet Seat

 

 

Catch me Kitty

 

 

 

Water Table

 

 

Toddler Tablet

Y Bike

 

Leap Frog Poppin' Play Piano

 

 

 

Get Ready for School Elmo

 

 

Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set

 

 

Mickey Mouse Doctor Play Set

 

Toddler Table and Chairs Set

 

 

FAO Schwarz Big Piano

 

Kidibeats Drum Set

 

 

See and Say

 

 

 

 Interactive Books

 

Zoo/Aquarium/Museum Pass

Melissa and Doug Train Puzzle

Take Apart Dump Truck

 

 Mr. Potato Head

 

 

Happy (almost) birthday to my favorite (almost) two year old!

 

Watching my sweet boy play,

watching him explore,

watching his imagination,

watching him learn -

it's one of the greatest joys in my life.

 

Pictures were downloaded from Amazon, Wal Mart, Target, or Toys R Us.

Happy Shopping!