Toys
Push down a spinning top
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Toys
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Set a big push-down spinning top on a hard floor. Pump the handle until it spins and hums, then put your toddler's hands on the handle under yours and push together. Watch the colors blur and wait for it to wobble to a stop.
Materials
- Push-down spinning top
Safety note
Choose a top made for under-3s with no small parts, and keep fingers away from the spinning edge.
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Why it matters
Pushing down to make something spin shows your toddler that their effort powers the toy, and the slow stop is fun to watch.
Benefit
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