Every child is fond of toys and plays with them whenever they find the time. They love collecting them and storing them in their collection. It is a delight to see them sharing it with their relatives and friends whenever they visit home. According to their age group, they have varying likes and interests. Boys and girls have different options available in stores and even online.
There are many collectable toys which they can buy and use for personal growth and development. It keeps them occupied and also made them happy. They love watching cartoons and animated series on television and get inspired by the characters and objects visible. Though gadgets and technology surround them, parents should avoid giving them technical toys to create addiction. Here are three tips on shopping for toys:
- Choose toys that grow with the child: Everyone is very familiar with the situation where children play with a toy for two days and then forget about it. So choose toys that can be fun at different developmental stages like toy animals and figures, stuffed toys, trains and cars, dollhouses, dolls, musical instruments. While a toddler makes a zoo, an older child can use them to enact a puppet show.
- Choose open-ended toys: Toys can be used in multiple ways, sparking imagination and logical thinking. For example, they can use building blocks or Duplo blocks to make a tower, a spaceship, an oven, anything is possible. Toddlers love to take things apart and put them back, so interlinking cups, connecting tubes, water and sand play toys encourage muscle control and as well as hand-eye coordination. They also act as perfect novelty gifts. Even everyday household items like shoe boxes, plastic tubs, pegs, pots and pans, spoons, scarves make great open-ended toys. However, keep the child’s safety in mind avoiding tiny and sharp objects.
- Pretend-play toys: Pretend play helps a child develop language skills, sequencing skills and social skills often done in a group involving other children. They love to take on roles and work out their ideas about the world. Dress up toys, kitchen sets, doctor sets, tool sets, toy food, toy brooms and mops, musical instruments, all fall in this category.
Parents can also choose to buy collectable figures for their children inspired by comics and cartoons. They allow children to idolise and personify themselves as their favourite characters and squeal in delight. Some of the popular toys in this category include Spiderman, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Star Wars characters and many more.
There are also many kids accessories available for sale on websites and in toy stores. People can choose to gift them to their children or their children’s friends on their birthdays and other grand occasions. Some of the options include bubble blaster guns, Peppa Pig Magic Spring, Paw Patrol three bubbles set, Disney Princess coin bank, face masks, etc. It can make their day memorable and strengthen the bond.
