Wednesday, June 29, 2016

By George Thompson


At one time every kid had a little red wagon and a rocking horse. That horse was not up to the safety standards of today. Most likely it caused a few bumps and bruises for small kids. Thanks to current safety regulations the newer models are softer and safer. Plush rocking horses for toddlers are easy to find and come in all types of animals to spark the imagination of your toddler.

No longer are there just horses. The selection of rocking toys has expanded tremendously. There are elephants, lambs, bears and dinosaurs to name a few. For the little girls there are unicorns, pink ponies and even one that is a plush chubby butterfly. Both boys and girls can have hours of fun and exercise on these active toys.



Interactive and educational toys are an important part of child development. Every time a small child masters a new skill it builds self esteem and is a small step towards some independence. The gross motors skills required to get on the toy and off the toy build coordination and strength for the toddler. Keeping kids active helps regulate their sleeping patterns.

Real learning takes place by doing. When a toddler climbs on top of his toy unicorn, it will probably be the closest thing he has experienced to riding a horse. With their vivid imaginations, kids can make the simplest thing fun. Pretending, and learning to distinguish between what is real and what is pretend, is good for emotional development.

When infants are fussy they are often calmed with mommy holding them in a rocker. The motion is soothing. Sometimes parents of infants and toddlers will take their crying little one for a short ride in the car. Again, the motion is soothing and often effectively induces a nap. Small children like motions they make under their own steam too.

The newest item on public playgrounds is some sort of riding animal firmly secured to a large spring. You will see little ones gravitate towards this item partially because it may be something they can do by themselves. A two year old may not be able to climb the steps to the top of the ladder to slide down the slide. They may not be able to get into a swing and make it go all by themselves. But most two year olds can climb up on a rocking animal and ride off into their own world.

The holidays will be here soon. Your special little person would love a plush rocking animal. Long, long ago most little kids were photographed on a real pony that someone took from house to house for a photo op. Now you can take a digital picture of your little one on a purple unicorn and email it to all your family and friends.

Be sure to buy a plush rocking horse or unicorn or dinosaur that fits the child. A dinosaur that is too tall could cause an injury. The selection is fun and colorful. Find one that you think will suit the preferences of your little one as he or she rides down that imaginary road.




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