When shopping for a young child, it is best to keep in mind that some of them may be more entertained by the unique toddler toys available. While most children in this age group will enjoy the usual balls, dolls, blocks and other toys of this sort, there are some toddlers who are very advanced for their age. These are the children who gain the most from having special toys.

Pay close attention to what snags your child's interest. These will be the paths that you want to encourage in your child. As you start shopping for toys to do this, you will find that the choices are actually limitless.

Another form of this book comes with buttons to push for sounds that are mentioned throughout the story. You will read this book to your child and he will push the correct button for the sound. This can make for a wonderful quality time activity for parent and child.

For the more educational minded toy buyer, there are more than enough choices available to please even the pickiest of buyers. Musical toys and toys that encourage the toddler's artistic qualities are quite fun. This is a great way to discover just what your child's hidden talents may be.

Another great item in the unique toddler toys group is a combination CD player and radio. This is made just for the toddler age group and they love the music. Some of these also come with a little microphone for the child to sing along with such favorites as Old MacDonald Had a Farm, and Itsy Bitsy Spider.

For the sports minded toddler, there are many small toys to choose from. You will find many types of basketball sets that can be put right in your child's room. These are small enough for the toddler to enjoy as well as safe enough for the parents to feel comfortable with.

Maybe you are considering blocks for a toddler. There are very unique toddler toys in this area as well. All kinds of blocks available, from small ones with letters and numbers on them to giant sized ones for building forts and castles indoors. There are even connecting blocks such as Lego's for the toddler age group.

With so many choices available, the hardest part is trying to choose just one from all of the unique toddler toys you will see. The best thing to do is think of the child you are buying this toy for, and remember what you know about him or her. Then choose what you feel that child will like best.