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Bucket O’Toys

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Fill up a bucket with toys of different sizes, textures, and colors. Ensure that none are small enough to be swallowed if baby decides to explore them with their mouth. Allow baby to explore the toys with all of their senses. *Be sure none of the toys are small enough to be swallowed.

Helps baby develop sensory skills.

Related Milestones

Releases objects into a container with a large opening

10–12 Months

Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

10–12 Months

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures (10-12 months)

Enjoys moving to get a desirable toy

Uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys (10-12 months)

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