Toddler boys are developing mental, physical, social and emotional skills--all at the same time. They learn skills through social interaction and play. The best toys for toddler boys are those that provide the most challenging yet engaging tasks appropriate for their age. According to the Institute for the Development of Educational Achievement, parents considered safety, creativity, durability, flexibility, the child's attraction to the toy, length of attention, the child's age, recommendations, the child's request, package information, the cost and the fact that they (the parents) like the toy to be important in selecting toys for small children.
Picture Books
Books with bold pictures in primary colors enhance educational, emotional and social skills for toddler boys. When selecting picture books for their children, parents look for entertainment for themselves and the child as well as an educational or moral lesson.
Toy Tools
Little boys like to imitate their dads, so toy plastic tools for them to practice building and fixing things will delight them. Some toys even come with a miniature wooden workbench or tool belt.
Building Toys
Blocks, pop beads and interlocking bricks are all designed to help the child with spatial, logic and reasoning skills. Younger toddlers may only connect a couple of bricks or stack two blocks, but, as they get older and become more coordinated, these toys will grow with them.
Riding Toys
Riding toys with low centers of gravity will help a child's coordination and physical skills. A toy car will allow him to pretend he's all grown up as he emulates his parents behind the wheel. Tricycles with big front wheels and easy-to-reach pedals help develop his bicycle riding skills.
Pull Toys
A pull toy can provide hours of entertainment for toddler boys. Some of them make noise or come with smaller pieces children can haul and unload. Others come with blocks that can help him with his stacking and building skills.
Musical Instruments
Toy musical instruments are entertaining and educational for children to make noise and start making music. Toddler boys will enjoy miniature guitars that actually play songs. Other musical instruments suitable for this age group include play horns, piano keyboards, drum sets and kazoos.
Child-Size Furniture
Toddler boys will delight in having their own furniture scaled down to their size. Stuffed chairs, sofas, rocking chairs, recliners, kitchen tables and chairs enable them to get comfortable without having to climb into the adult-size furniture.
