With that in mind, the best toys for toddlers between 12 and 18 months old are those that allow your child to learn to use their hands more skillfully, strengthen their muscles to balance and walk ...

Children as young as 9 months-old prefer to play with toys specific to their own ... (N=40); 18 to 23 months, ... Preferences for ‘Gender-typed’ Toys in Boys and Girls Aged 9 to 32 Months.