Children like to see hear, touch, taste, and smell things. Good toys and good play help them do these things. Most infants like rattles, colorful mobiles, squeak toys, and furry stuffed animals. Those toys are fun to look at, touch, and listen to. Older children may like playing with sand, water, playdough, sound cans, or kitchen pan and spoon.
Many children play with food.
Food is fun to touch, look at, smell and taste. Playing with food can teach them new things, even when it makes a mess. Active Play Equipment. Children need to build strong muscles. Active toys help children learn to use their muscles together and to balance.