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The Toot Toot cars and garage are a huge hit in my household, there is also a fire station, police station, airport and loads more and they all connect together” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user December2019) Is it hard wearing? - 18-month-olds aren't always as gentle as they should be, so toys and play pieces need to be robust and be able to withstand some rough handling. With curious minds, the best toys for 18-month-olds are able to capture and hold their attention; with engaging characters, bright colours or interactive features that allow them to ‘play pretend’ and replicate grown-up behaviours. Toys suitable for 18-month-olds tend to include large, chunky pieces that are easy for small hands to hold, allow them to use their imagination and can help them learn about cause and effect. MUSICAL TOY: Included is a SmartPoint race car that features 3 happy songs, 6 fun melodies and tonnes of realistic sound effects which are triggered when a SmartPoint vehicle is driven over one of the 5 SmartPoint locations

Our favourite features? - Interactive SmartPoint locations across the garage help bring your child’s imagination to life

ROLE-PLAY FUN: This cute toddler toy set is great for developing motor skills and encouraging role playing as children drive their cars around, make friends, explore and use their imagination to bring their favourite characters to life in the garage setting We had the Tomy Foam Cone Factory – great fun.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user livingthegoodlife) Our verdict There are loads of fun features including liftable gates, swinging signs and lots of ramps to race around. Playset includes 6 SmartPoint locations that interact when driven over. The toddler years are such an exciting time. By 18 months old, your baby is likely to be fully mobile, cruising or taking those first tentative steps. They’re also going to be learning a bit more about the world around them, keen to play independently, explore their surroundings and do things unassisted.

Look out for recommendations - If you’re still not sure, ask for recommendations from friends, family or Mumsnetters with children of a similar age, chances are, their children will have played with many of the toys you’re considering too. Following recipes just like grown-ups, children can chop and add a range of ingredients to the pot, before giving it a stir and listening as this interactive toy calls out the colours and vegetable names. We love the little knife and board to prepare their vegetables and cut them in half and the bubbling water effect inside the pot.

Our favourite features? - A removable floor piece and wheels that spin 360 degrees allow you to easily switch between parent and child-operated rides. This particular Happyland Cherry Lane Cottage set opens up to reveal two floors and a treehouse to explore, with characters, animals and accessories such as beds and chairs included. Kids will love the rabbit hidey-hole and the incorporated carry-along handle that allows them to take it with them as they move from room to room. Are there any educational benefits? - From creativity to role play, fine motor skills, physical skills, communication or even helping to teach numbers, colours and words, many toys for 18 months old can offer significant educational benefits without your toddler even realising. IDEAL GIFT FOR CHILDREN: This toy set toy is the perfect Christmas gift, birthday or Easter present for babies and toddlers aged 1-5 years to develop auditory and tactile skills while enjoying hours of learning fun with all their favourite Toot-Toot vehiclesSelecting the right toy for your 18-month-old can be tough, so here are some things to consider when making your choice. All the big toy car manufacturers will have something new on offer as we head towards the Christmas shopping season, but you can never go wrong with some of the best classic toy car sets or individual cars. Some of the recommended makes and models here have been favourites with kid car fans for some years, and with good reason. IDEAL GIFT: Perfect as a birthday present or a Christmas gift for children. This fun and exciting Toot-Toot Drivers Twist and Race Tower kids car set is sure to become a favourite! They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays.