All About Play

How your child plays now:

  • He pulls himself up to stand using the furniture.
  • He sits alone and stretches to reach a toy without toppling over.
  • He can catch a suspended object or a ball rolled directly to him.
  • His hands are more skilled and his movements are more deliberate and varied.
  • He begins to make signs—lifting his arms to be picked up and banging a spoon to summon dinner.

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What to Look for in a Toy

Dr. Kathleen Alfano, Ph.D., Director of Child Research at Fisher-Price® Children love to be creative and use their imaginations.Toys provide an opportunity for them to do just that, and play an important role in enriching children's lives. By giving children opportunities to be creative, you help develop their self-confidence and a sense of pride in their resourcefulnes...

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On-line Games & Activities

They're lots of fun for little ones!

Rainforest™ Peek-A-Boo! Game
Laugh & Learn™ Surprise! Game

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Play & Learn Family Activities

You’ll be helping your nine-month-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.

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