Aria, 1 year old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/16

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Aria isn't quite walking yet, but she can get anywhere she wants by shuffling across the floor at surprising speed. She's an alert, watchful baby who studies new faces carefully before deciding whether to smile, though once she warms up she's all giggles and reaching arms. Aria came into foster care a few months ago after her birth mother struggled with a housing crisis that made it unsafe for her to stay in the home, and she's currently adjusting to her first foster placement. She loves being sung to, especially anything with a bouncy rhythm, and has recently started experimenting with finger foods, much to the amusement of everyone watching her expressions.

Aria is constantly on the move, whether scooting across the floor or reaching for something new to explore, and a LeapFrog vacuum would give her a fun, interactive toy that grows with her as she works toward walking. The lights, sounds, and counting features would appeal to her naturally curious, observant nature, giving her something engaging to explore at her own pace as she continues warming up to her new surroundings. For a baby who is still learning to trust the adults in her new placement, having a favorite toy to return to can offer a comforting sense of familiarity.