Toys

Push a basket full of books

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Toys
Type
Activity

How to try it

Weigh a laundry basket down with a few heavy books and set it on the floor in front of your toddler. Let them push it across the room, adding or removing books until it slides just right.

Materials

  • Laundry basket
  • Heavy books

Safety note

Clear a straight path and skip this on slippery floors or anywhere near stairs.

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Why it matters

Pushing a weighted basket gives new walkers something steady to lean on while they build leg strength.

Benefit

Walking

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