Where Do You Find the Finest Christmas Toys?

By Faye Thompson

When you are looking for the " Finest Christmas Toys " you need to do a bit of homework. Here are the steps...

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 Child's Age - Age is one of the most important considerations when choosing a toy. If the toy is too advanced for your child's age, they can either lose interest, or become injured while playing with them. Lawsuits are always looming, so toy manufacturers are constantly struggling to make their products as safe as possible. Remember, if you don't follow the manufacturers recommendations (the suggested ages for their toy are often printed on the side of the package), you are taking this matter into your own hands. Similarly, if you choose toys that are too young for your child, they will consider them immature and boring. The solution is? Make sure the toy you are choosing is age appropriate.

4) What Toys Do Your Child's Friends Play With? - Observe when you see your child playing with others. They may show a particular interest in the toys that their friends are playing with. If this is the case, you have a potential toy to buy for your child when the occasion presents itself.

5) Safety/Quality - Safety first is the motto. Even though a toy may be fun to play with, if it poses a potential safety hazard to a child, it's a "no go". Parents often overlook this factor, but it needs to be at the top of your list of considerations.

6) Educational Toys - When a toy is educational as well as fun, it is a "double winner". The child will be picking up skills that will prepare them for the future. Who knows where the skills that they learn from this little toy will lead them in the future?

7) They Will Tell You - If there is a particular "hot toy" this season, or another kid has a toy that they would like to have as well, this will often come out in conversation. In fact, they may be so overwhelmed with the prospect of having one of these toys they cannot talk about anything but this toy. This process may mean that the sense of "surprise" will be lost, but you can always regain this aspect by asking "deflecting questions", such as "I think that a 'FILL IN THE TOY' would be more appropriate".

With a bit of homework, we can get that special child a toy that they will never forget. The finest Christmas toys are within our reach if we do a bit of homework. For our "TOP PICKS" of toys, be sure to check out our blog. - 31376

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