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What benefits will push and pull play have for my child?

Push and pull toys are ideal for the child that is still learning to walk. He or she has already acquired the skills for pushing herself up from the floor and pulling themselves into an upright position. Push and pull toys can greatly enhance these skills, by speeding up that one skill that they are trying so hard to develop, which is standing upright and actually walking.

Great push and pull toys are those cars and trucks that your toddler can actually move while in an upright position, especially those that have a high plastic handle to hold onto while she or he is standing up. Even better, are those that include a seat for riding on – in a sitting position, they can also push and pull themselves along with their feet.

Push and pull toys such as the “popcorn popper” are also good at this stage, as the handle will help your toddler to steady his or herself as her or she tries to walk. Plastic grocery trolleys are also great for this type of activity.

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