| I think the word toys is among one of the first | | | | difference in price between quality toys and those |
| words our children learn. This is their currency and | | | | of lesser quality is not that much when you |
| what their world is all about!. Shopping for toys | | | | consider the cheaper toy will be lucky to survive |
| can be a very interesting experience. No matter if | | | | 6 months. |
| you are shopping for groceries or your in the local | | | | Another very important consideration is to buy |
| home improvement store you are going to find | | | | toys that are age appropriate. You don't want to |
| some kind of toy! And experience has taught me | | | | give a small child a toy that has small pieces or |
| that if the kids are with you in the store, they will | | | | parts that could be broken off and swallowed. |
| zero in on that toy from 2 aisles away. | | | | Always be aware of sharp edges and parts that |
| The options for buying kids toys are endless. | | | | could cause injury. It is important to evaluate the |
| There are a few rules you should follow that will | | | | toy you are considering, review the |
| save you money and enrich your child's life at the | | | | manufacturers age recommendations. The |
| same time. It is important when choosing toys for | | | | decision however must be based on your child's |
| your child that they be good quality, safe and | | | | skill and maturity level. |
| affordable. There is a vast difference in the | | | | You should also consider toys that will stimulate |
| quality of toys on the market today. You can still | | | | their imagination. There are many educational toys |
| find metal Tonka toys made 25 to 30 years ago. | | | | to choose from but remember that a simple doll |
| How many of today's plastic toys do you think | | | | or toy car can open up a wonderful world of |
| we will see 25 to 30 years from now? Now you | | | | learning and fantasy. Purchase something that will |
| are not going to find very many of the metal | | | | stimulate their minds and get them away from |
| variety of years ago but there are some very | | | | the endless hours wasted in front of the |
| good quality plastic and wood toys available. The | | | | television. |