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IDEAL GIFT FOR CHILDREN: This toy set toy is the perfect Christmas gift, birthday or Easter present for babies and toddlers aged 1-5 years to develop auditory and tactile skills while enjoying hours of learning fun with all their favourite Toot-Toot vehicles Our favourite toy for 18-month-olds is Happyland - tough, durable and super cute, it’s ideal for small hands to hold, whilst encouraging creativity, imagination and role play activities. It’s also a toy that can be played with for years and saved for future generations! How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real Mumsnet users Before we recommend new products, we always ask our trusted Mumsnet users, of which there are more than 7 million each month. That’s a lot of honest, impartial advice. We've got round-ups of the best toys for a range of ages, all based on authentic recommendations by real parents. Here are our guides to the best baby toys, best toddler toys, the best toys for 2-year-olds and the best toys for 3-year-olds. At 18 months old your child is going through some huge developmental changes. Becoming more independent by the day, they will be keen to do things without assistance, explore the world and figure things out for themselves. Toys can be a great way to support this, encouraging imagination, role play and trial and error as they play and learn simultaneously. What kind of toys do 18-month-olds like?
ROLE-PLAY FUN: This cute toddler toy set is great for developing motor skills and encouraging role playing as children drive their cars around, make friends, explore and use their imagination to bring their favourite characters to life in the garage setting Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there. Why you should trust us
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Happyland is brilliant. Really sturdy, chunky, toddler-proof toys! They are bright & colourful and cover a range of interests. We’ve got loads & my four-year-old still plays with them if I get them out for her little sister.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Zolla) Our verdict
Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days to be delivered to your nominated store.There are open-and-close gates and spinning gears to bring on fine motor skills, and three light-up buttons that introduce colours and a few objects. The garage also has six interaction points which you drive over for sound effects. All in all, there’s lots to do and we think this would keep children of one to five years busy for hours. The Happyland is brilliant. My girls played with it from around one all the way through until about five years of age. They were so loved that I couldn’t bear to part with it and still bring the big box out whenever we have younger kids come to visit” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet writer Lucy Cotterill) For a please-all present for Christmas, or any time of year, we think the generous box of 36 Hot Wheels Cars, in every shade and style you can think of, are the best toy cars to buy right now. Hot Wheels cars are always a favourite with Mumsnet parents for their robustness and child-pleasing designs, as well as car-loving children of different ages. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real Mumsnet users IDEAL GIFT: Perfect as a birthday present or a Christmas gift for children; this fun and exciting Toot-Toot Drivers Twist and Race Tower kids car set is sure to become a favourite
Selecting the right toy for your 18-month-old can be tough, so here are some things to consider when making your choice. If you haven’t yet broken your ankle by skidding on a Matchbox car, are you really even a parent? Don’t worry: we’ve listed the best toy cars and vehicles of all shapes, sizes and skills to please all manner of mini petrol heads, recommended by expert toy reviewers as well as real parents who've been there and got the injuries to prove it.Whilst parents may curse the Toot-Toot songs and melodies when we find ourselves singing them in the shower, kids just can’t get enough of the Toot-Toot cars and vehicles. With curious minds, the best toys for 18-month-olds are able to capture and hold their attention; with engaging characters, bright colours or interactive features that allow them to ‘play pretend’ and replicate grown-up behaviours. Toys suitable for 18-month-olds tend to include large, chunky pieces that are easy for small hands to hold, allow them to use their imagination and can help them learn about cause and effect. Made from high-quality materials that provide excellent value for money, Orchard Toys are a popular choice amongst Mumsnet users who have toddlers and preschoolers, thanks to their infallible ability to make learning fun.
Our favourite features? - Interactive SmartPoint locations across the garage help bring your child’s imagination to life I agree with the Orchard Toys two piece jigsaws, My son is three and a half and still plays with them a lot as we turn them over and play matching pairs memory games.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Pepperwand) Our verdict TODDLER TOY: With lots of different ways to play with this interactive toy, help your child to explore their creativity and imagination as they design their own Toot-Toot Drivers world This particular Happyland Cherry Lane Cottage set opens up to reveal two floors and a treehouse to explore, with characters, animals and accessories such as beds and chairs included. Kids will love the rabbit hidey-hole and the incorporated carry-along handle that allows them to take it with them as they move from room to room.Our wooden train set has been a consistent favourite from about 18months and now at nearly 3. I envisage it'll still be a favourite for a couple of years yet!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user WilmaJean) SOUNDS & PHRASES: Featuring 3 different SmartPoint locations which trigger different sounds, fun phrases and melodies when driven over by a toot-toot drivers cars (not included) perfect to stimulate auditory development while enjoying hours of fun Are there any educational benefits? - From creativity to role play, fine motor skills, physical skills, communication or even helping to teach numbers, colours and words, many toys for 18 months old can offer significant educational benefits without your toddler even realising. We had the Tomy Foam Cone Factory – great fun.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user livingthegoodlife) Our verdict Our favourite features? - A removable floor piece and wheels that spin 360 degrees allow you to easily switch between parent and child-operated rides.
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