DS is obsessed with cars and trains. I know nothing about the toy options here (DD liked cars but was focused on their visual qualities only--like, she wanted an apple-green new Beetle toy car or a red Mini). He is not yet 2, so pretty young, but he spends a ton of time pushing and racing his little Matchbox cars around.
I think his fine motor skills are slightly above average, but I am concerned that most track systems will be too tricky for him to use. He does enjoy the train table at a local bookstore a lot, but I don't think that's in the cards--too $$. I can't go in for the whole Thomas thing at this point, either. I am looking for a full set that's under $50.
I've been looking at things like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-7...ref=pd_sbs_t_2
I do prefer things that don't make noise, though!!
I think his fine motor skills are slightly above average, but I am concerned that most track systems will be too tricky for him to use. He does enjoy the train table at a local bookstore a lot, but I don't think that's in the cards--too $$. I can't go in for the whole Thomas thing at this point, either. I am looking for a full set that's under $50.
I've been looking at things like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-7...ref=pd_sbs_t_2
I do prefer things that don't make noise, though!!