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Toddler Toys
have been more appreciated, but they always wanted to buy her toys. Because of this problem, she never ended up with one particular toddler toy that she couldn't do without. I always think that if she had been limited in her toys that she would have used them more.
A good friend of mine suggested that she had so much that she was overwhelmed with choices. I can understand this. She had a few of her toddler toy gifts that she enjoyed, but that was only when I pointed them out to her. Otherwise, she would stare at the large collection of toys and play with a cardboard box instead. I began to pack some of them away, and low and behold, she began to show more interest. However, I didn’t do enough, and every toddler toy was left untouched. I thought it was a huge waste of money and no one seemed to understand what I was telling them.
Parents should learn from the mistakes of my family, and possibly save them some money. The quality of the toddler toy you select is much more important than the quantity. Don’t be afraid to label a book as a toddler toy either, as many kids see them in much the same way. Hearing stories is good for them, and they may see it as a play activity. If they continue to view books in that manner, they will be avid readers for life.
When choosing a good toddler toy, consider color, movement, and music. These are all things that go into a good toy. Children love all of those things, and they all serve a good purpose in teaching them about the world. Also, don’t forget about the traditional toys that have been hits for a long time. Dolls, trucks, building blocks, and action figures all help them identify with the world around them. Having more is not better, in this case, and limiting the quantity of toys instead of the quality will ensure they get the most out of playtime. If they have too many, give some of them away. There are plenty of children out there who have nothing.
Well meaning relatives have decided that my daughter needs to have a lot of toys. This has been going on for some time, but I’ve managed to stem the tide a bit lately. However, this was at its worst when she was a toddler, and I didn't know how to ask people to just stop buying her toys. Clothing, books, and other things would
