“Playing with cars is a sensory activity and one that gives children insight into the cognitive concept of cause and effect — as they experiment with a hard push or a soft push, or holding the car with lots of pressure or less pressure, they discover how the car reacts,” says Rebecca Parlakian, the senior director of programs at Zero to Three. “Car play is a form of pretend play, like when kids make beep-beep noises. Adding props like little people to pick up in their toy school bus or setting up buildings made of blocks can enhance this early pretend play. For older babies and toddlers, look for chunky toy cars that are safe to mouth and chew on.” So, while certainly fun, car toys also bring a slew of developmental benefits to kids that play with them. So what are the best to buy? Here are some of our favorite car toys for toddlers and older kids.
The Best Toy Cars for Toddlers
The Best Toy Cars for Kids
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