Puppet Tips & Tricks:
Make Your Puppet One of the Best Infant Educational Toys
For Your Baby or Toddler

Most likely your puppet won't come with an instruction manual on how to play with. So it's up to you and your creative imagination to breath life into it!

Here are some tips and tricks when selecting,, playing and caring for these magical toys.

Puppet Infant Educational Toys Tips & Tricks

Suitable puppets for babies 0 - 3 years
For babies and toddlers, sock puppets, full-bodied puppets or glove puppets are the most appropriate. A sock puppet is simply a head and arms with a tube body that fits over your hand. A full-bodied puppet is just what it sounds like, the whole animal or person, and various parts may be animated.

Finger puppets are also a great option for this age group because of the simple, small design and the ease of use. Choose puppets like the Winnie the Pooh and friends if you baby loves these Disney characters.

Glove puppets are animals or people, where the body sits on the back of your hand while your fingers become the arms and/or legs. Finger puppets are also a great option for this age group because of the simple, small design and the ease of use.

For infants and toddlers, low pile or velour fabrics are best, with embroidered eyes and features. Smaller puppets are often better received by infants, whose visual capacity is limited and who may be overwhelmed by something larger than themselves.

Name that puppet!
It is important to give more character to your puppet by naming it. Consider your puppet like a pet (without the hassle of

Create a unique voice for your puppet
Try altering the pitch to a higher level (babies in particular prefer high pitched voices). You may also want to talk slower than normal too especially if you are using your puppet to introduce a second language.

Have a spare puppet as back up
Your child can grow attached to your puppet. So it can be very upsetting and stressful if you lose it, or even forget to pack it when you travel.. Puppets are quite affordable (especially if you compare them to expensive plush animal toys) so when buying a puppet, it's best to buy two of the same kind.

Choose compact puppets when travelling
When travelling, stick to the hand puppets that are easy to transport. Leave the more elaborate puppets (those with legs and full bodies) when your child is older. This way you can take them with you when you travel. Finger puppets are also ideal because they can easily fit in your pocket. Just make sure that you supervise your child when playing with finger puppets that are not baby-safe.

Choose a puppet that is your child's favorite cartoon character
Here's a surefire way your child will enjoy playing with your puppet. Does your baby like Winnie the Pooh, Snoopy or Mickey Mouse? Then your child will certainly have endless hours enjoying his favorite cartoon character come alive!

Use a puppet rack display
It is best to use puppet display rack is better than putting your puppets in a shelf or toy box. Your puppet can get lost amidst all the toys so this creative display of this toy not only gives your puppet a proper "home" but also becomes an inviting reminder to do puppet play whenever you can.