While still in the mother’s womb, the baby actively begins to perceive the sounds that reach it and respond to them. He can already distinguish the voices of his parents from other voices and even show his musical preferences through very tangible kicks. Therefore, musical toys are so important for the development of the child in the first months of life. They have a beneficial effect on the process of mastering motor skills and the formation of a sense of rhythm. Let's talk about the main varieties of toys of this kind.
Castanets and sounding balls can be your baby’s first musical toys. They are sold both individually and as a set and, as a rule, are made of wood. Such educational musical toys vary in sound, depending on the type of filler. Of course, you shouldn’t offer a lot of balls at once, limit yourself to 2-3 types at first. By the way, making them at home is not difficult. Take shells from walnuts or capsules from chocolate eggs and fill them with cereals, sand, balls, bells, etc. To decorate the outer shell, scraps of fabric, thread, elastic bands for hair will do - it all depends on your imagination.
Musical toys for children in the form of a radio or player are equipped with a variety of buttons, when clicked, the familiar melodies of children's songs begin to play. There are also models with voice effects that teach kids to count and alphabet in a fun, poetic way. Devices with images of animals and imitations of sounds made by them also cause genuine interest in children.
Musical mallets, making funny sounds on impact, will certainly appeal to babies up to a year old. Some of them can be equipped with special circles, the images of which change when the subject is tilted.
Developmental musical toys for children, such as sorters, are also very popular. In the case of the correct hit of the figure in the hole, the baby will be rewarded with a funny sound effect or favorite melody. According to the same principle, musical pyramids also function. Having put on all the rings in the correct sequence and hoisted a figure on the top of the head, the pean will hear solemn fanfare and see the blinking of many colorful lights. This exciting spectacle will be for him the best reward for the work done.
Perhaps the most interesting for the child, but at the same time quite expensive toys, are development centers and rugs.
What kind of performance options do not come up with manufacturers! The abundance of rustling, ringing, thundering elements can strike the imagination of even an adult, not to mention a child. So, lying on his back, the peanut can reach the musical toys hanging over it, which positively affects its general physical condition. For a grown-up kid, a development center in the form of a table with a variety of buttons and "twists" is suitable. There are also transforming models that can change as the child grows.
Thus, musical toys contribute to the harmonious and comprehensive development of the baby, so they must certainly be present in any children's room.