Watching the Fun With Baby First Blocks

Playing with the baby first block can be a lot of fun, especially once your baby is able to sit up on his own and can play more exuberantly. Babies start being more than just adorable when they are a few months old and make their parents very, very happy. One of the favorite games of most babies is drop the toy. They will drop their toys as many times as a parent or other person will pick them up, laughing as hard at the five hundredth time as they did the first time.

There are a number of block types that you can buy, including wood, plastic and fabric. There are some that are larger and some that are smaller. Which one you choose might depend on the baby and what you would like them to do. For instance, if you are buying blocks as tub toys, look for the kind that might float which encourages the baby to reach out and grab for them. If you do choose these, make sure that they can be washed to prevent any kind of mold or bacteria growth.

Other blocks can also be great, but there are safety considerations for those as well. For instance, if you have wooden blocks, you have to make sure that they are color fast and in good shape before they given to the baby to play with, especially if they are older, hand me down toys from other family members. Once the wood is chipped or the paint starts fading, it is time for the garbage can.

Plastic blocks are lighter than wood and typically are just a little smaller. They can also float in the bathtub or in the pool but should be drained and allowed to dry completely before they are put away for the day. Because the baby will chew and bite on anything he gets his little hands on, make sure that there are no major damages to the blocks before you hand them over. Even plastic can become worn and may pose a danger eventually.

Regardless of the type of blocks that you choose, you can teach your baby a number of different games so that he learns his letters and numbers or his colors as he plays. And, when he is older, he can learn to spell little words as he plays. You can ask him to hand you a certain block and he will be learning even faster. Using educational toys are great and baby first block can be one of the best choices you can make.