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8 Jan 2010

Where Do You Find the Finest Christmas Toys?

By Faye Thompson

In this article we will be examining the issue of the " Finest Christmas Toys ". To begin, let's outline some of the factors that you can take into consideration when choosing toys.

1) Remember that toy you used to love to play with, or longed to own? Well, as time has passed, it's very likely that this toy has lost it's popularity. In this internet age a whole new era of entertainment (and toys) has emerged. Yes, what you used to love may no longer interest a child of today.

2) What is the Child's Gender? - While gender doesn't matter in some things, it can make a big difference in the toys that are played with. Some toys like board games and puzzles can be enjoyed by both boys and girls. Other toys, like pink dollhouses, and toy solders, are more gender specific. We need to take the gender of the child into consideration when we are choosing a toy for them to play with.

3) The Age of the Child - When choosing a perfect toy, age is one of the prime considerations. The reason for this is that if the toy is too advanced for the age of the child, they can lose interest, or worse, become injured when they play with the toy. Similarly, if the toys are too young for them, they will consider them boring and immature. Manufacturers are always trying to find ways to make their products safer, but it's important that you follow their guidelines when choosing a toy. Their suggested age limits for the toy are often printed on the packaging. Make sure that the toys you choose are age appropriate.

4) Do Your Child's Friends Have a 'Hot Toy'? If you watch your child playing with their friends, a toy may emerge that everyone wants to play with. They circle around it while other toys rest quietly in the corner. If your child is spending a lot of time playing with a particular toy of their friend, you might have found the perfect toy for them.

5) Safety First - Safety is always the #1 consideration when choosing a toy. Make sure that the toy is made from a quality manufacturer. In addition, examine the toy itself if possible. If the child is young, you especially need to ensure that there are no parts that can come lose and pose a choking hazard.

6) Is the toy educational? - Having fun is one thing, but it takes the whole gift giving process up to a new level when the toy is educational as well. Educational toys provide your child with skills that will help prepare them for the future.

7) Direct Method - Sometimes a child will make the whole toy selection process easy by mentioning what toy he/she would like to receive. While this can save a whole lot of time and effort, it can also mean that the sense of "surprise" is gone. You can bring this sense of "surprise" back by asking "deflecting questions", like "wouldn't you rather have a 'FILL IN THE TOY'"?

The finest Christmas toys are all around us if we do a bit of homework. If you would like to see our "TOP PICKS" of these toys, be sure to check out our blog.

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