Buying gifts for children is not
the easiest task. There are several factors to note such as the age, interests
and safety of the toy. It is important to select toys that are age appropriate
to ensure that the children are not put in harms way by potential choking
hazards and are not left perplexed by the complexity of certain advanced toys.
Keeping these factors in mind, toys are categorised based on certain age
groups. Here are a few examples of top gifts for children in different age
groups.
Babies (0-11 months old): Babies
this age need toys with bright contrasting colours, cuddly toys, soothing music
and mobiles. Playmats and gyms that encourage kicking and tummy time are also
suitable. Toys which have developmental activities such as teething tabs, a
mirror and sounds which can stimulate a babies senses are perfect.
Toddlers (1-3 years): Children of
this age are on the move and imaginative. They are very keen and eager to
strengthen their hand to eye coordination as well as show off their creativity.
Toys that encourage lots of action and building are ideal for toddlers. Speed
trucks or bumper cars are good examples of toys that toddlers will enjoy.
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years): Gifts
that encourage pretend play is ideal for this age group. These include
educational toys and action figures. Blocks are a great gift for pre-schoolers,
enabling children to bond together while they build.
Grade-schoolers (6-9 years):
Children of this age know precisely what they want, and usually involves
electronic toys. However, other toys such as musical instuments are also a good
idea for grade schoolers.
Tweens (10-12 years): Tweens these
days outgrow traditional toys, but some still are reluctant to give them up
altogether. An online toy, or something that helps them interact with friends
such as a video game is usually ideal for tweens.
Teenagers: What on earth do you
get teenagers? The trick is to get them something that will help them pursue a
hobby or a collection that will grow with them into adulthood. Some good gift
ideas for teenagers is a camera or even a fish tank.
Buying a child the perfect gift often seems an
impossible task. However, by taking a special interest in what they like and
what sort of personalities the children have, this task becomes easier. Ensure
that the gifts you get children are age appropriate to ensure maximum usage and
safety.
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