Educational toys for each child's age

Posted by Emmy Sunshine on September 12th, 2017

Now that the holiday season is approaching is the time when many parents begin to think about what is the best gift for their child. Many times, the parents are carried away by a toy that "a priori" is attractive to admire but they do not stop to think about the values or benefits that the article can bring to their children. Today we guide you about what educational toys are suitable for each age of the child.

When we look for the right toy for our child we have to take into account the age of the child and if it is educational. Ideally, the toy will suit the needs and development of our little one. Nevertheless, the toyssuch as TFL Hobby 1111 are suitable for every age of the child.

Educational toys more suitable according to the age of the child

We explain by age what types of educational toys are suitable:

- From 0 to 1 year. During the first year of your child's life, knowledge of your own body becomes a very important aspect. Each of the parts of his body acquires a special importance for him, so we recommend educational toys that promote motor and spatial coordination. Snappers, stacking or hanging toys of different colors and textures to help you work the eye are also very helpful.

- From 1 to 3 years. With one year of life, we recommend stacking blocks, stuffed animals and balls. From the second year, children begin to develop their capacity for symbolic representation and imitation, as well as their need to make decisions autonomously; picking up, playing ... that's why we should opt for trains, strollers, puzzles and simple lace games that teach them how to work with creativity.

-From 3 to 6 years. At age 3, the child begins to develop part of his personality and also his need to play with other children. At this stage, we recommend educational toys in which children assume different roles, as well as constructs and forms.

-From 6 to 10 years. At these ages, the best choice is the educational toy that can improve the child's skills, abilities, and imagination. We can also choose toys in which other people can participate and have to follow some simple rules. We can buy construction toys and logic games.

- From 10 years onwards. It is a stage in which you are defining hobbies that are going to be important in your child's future probably. Likewise, it is an ideal time for parents to convey values to children such as equality, tolerance, and respect. Some interesting options are microscopes, games, and logic or anatomy puzzles and small experiments.

What do we know when we buy a toy?

General traits, do not forget that the educational toys you buy should keep these ideas in mind:

- Stimulate the imagination of the child and give full rein to his fantasy. Many parents are carried away by toys of the latest generation or by their wrappings, and sometimes a simple toy like RC Boat fulfills well the needs that the children have.

- Avoid sexist toys or encourage aggressive behavior. It is important to choose educational toys that promote values and behaviors of solidarity. -Always take into account your child's age when buying a toy. It is important for our child to better develop the skills he or she has acquired over the years.

-Find safe educational toys. Do not forget to look at the CE marking, visible on the toy, on the packaging or a label that guarantees the safety and health of children. Besides them, there must be warnings according to the degree of danger presented by the toy.

- At the time of buying the toy, you can ask these questions: What can you play? What do you like to play? What other toys do you have? Is it a safe toy? Is it fun? Is it a practical toy? Is it nice?