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Suitable toys for children. HPC3O. Hand to Mouth Stage. Birth to 1 year old Colourful objects Toys that rattle Musical toys Soft toys to cuddle Safety Notes: No small objects (choking hazard) No long strings (strangulation hazard) No toxic paints/chemicals (poisoning hazard).
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Hand to Mouth Stage • Birth to 1 year old • Colourful objects • Toys that rattle • Musical toys • Soft toys to cuddle • Safety Notes: • No small objects (choking hazard) • No long strings (strangulation hazard) • No toxic paints/chemicals (poisoning hazard)
The toddling stage • 1 – 2 years • Push-pull toys • Ride-on toys • Large balls to roll and fetch • Toys to manipulate, bang on, stack, sort • Safety Notes: • No small objects (choking hazard) • No long strings (strangulation hazard) • No toxic paints/chemicals (poisoning hazard)
The exploring stage • 2 – 3 years • Picture books • Large-piece puzzles • Sandbox with bucket and shovel • Toys for water play • Wagons • Doll strollers • Safety Notes • Constant supervision still required • No sharp pieces
The pretending stage • 3 – 4 years • Pop-up books • Dress-up clothes • Housekeeping and workshop centres • Toy phones • Dolls and accessories • Safety Notes • Pretend-play needs supervision and instruction (Superman example)
The Creative stage • 4 – 6 years • Storybooks • Costumes • Modelling clay • Finger paints and other craft/art supplies • Tabletop sports • Safety Notes • Non-toxic arts/crafts supplies
The active stage • 6 – 10 years • Skates, skis, other sporting equipment • Bicycles and related accessories • Craft kits • Science kits • Battery-operated toys • Cookbooks • Safety Notes • Supervision required for some toys (science kits)
The mastery stage • 10 – 14 years • Hobby supplies • Sports equipment • Computers • Board games • Mental challenges • Mystery books • Safety Notes • Hobby supplies often have sharp tools – proper training required.