Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend for a 5-month-old?
A. A big red balloon
B. A teddy bear with button eyes
C. A push-pull wooden truck
D. A colorful busy box
Correct Answer: D. A colorful busy box
A busy box facilitates fine motor development that occurs between 4 and 6 months.
Option A: Balloons are contraindicated because small children may aspirate balloons.
Option B: Because the button eyes of a teddy bear may detach and be aspirated, this toy is unsafe for children younger than 3 years.
Option C: A 5-month-old is too young to use a push-pull toy. Toddlers are full of energy, eager to explore everything around them. They love all kinds of physical activities such as pulling, pushing, lugging, knocking down, emptying, and filling.