Toys are indispensable companions for children, toys can not only be used to play, choose the right toys, but also promote the development of children's minds. With the development of science and technology, toys are emerging in an endless stream, and the styles are changing with each passing day, and it is really unrealistic if every toy is bought for children. On the one hand, most families do not allow it because of their financial strength, and on the other hand, it is easy for children to develop the habit of not cherishing, wasting, liking the new and hating the old.

So how to choose the right toys for children?

First, the safety of toys

The safety of the child is the most important, and when parents choose toys for their children, they must look at whether the material of the toys is safe and non-toxic, and there is no peculiar smell. Children are small, like to put things in their mouths, the material is unknown, and toys with potential safety hazards are resolutely not bought. Also pay attention to whether the appearance of the toy has sharp or prickly places, the child's skin is tender, be sure to check carefully, do not accidentally injure the child.

Second, choose toys according to the age characteristics of the child

Children of different ages need different toys.

Children aged 0-2 belong to the stage of perceptual movement, children rely on perceptual movements to adapt to the external world, can choose toys that can make sounds, bright colors, and are easy to operate, such as rattles, rattle teethers, hand drums, small trains that can be pushed, etc., children at this age like to repeat, these toys can exercise children's muscle strength.

You can also buy cloth books or hole books for your children, which are interesting and can teach your children to know some common things in life, such as colors, fruits, vehicles, and small animals.

Children aged 3-6 already have a certain control over their bodies, and specific image thinking has begun to develop, so they can choose scooters, bicycles with training wheels, basketballs and other toys for children. These toys can exercise children's balance, control and willpower.

Children aged 3-6 can buy some picture books, hard books are not easy for children to tear, after I read it to my child twice, she can look at the pictures and tell me them, which can not only exercise the child's language expression ability, but also enrich the child's appearance and develop the ability to think about specific images.

Children aged 4-7 are sensitive to identity confirmation, children like to play various roles to satisfy their curiosity, and the game they especially like to play is playing house. Children like to pretend to be their father or mother, teacher, doctor, police officer and other characters, so parents can buy their children toys such as puppet toys, Barbie toys, doctor tools, kitchen toys, police cars and other toys to experience what different roles and professions do.

Third, choose toys according to the gender of the child.

Choosing toys according to the child's gender can cultivate the child's gender advantage, of course, this is not absolute, and can be selected based on the child's preferences. Boys like sports and military toys, such as all kinds of guns, all kinds of cars, etc. Girls like to take care of people and dress up, and can choose Barbie dolls, plush toys or toys for playing house, which can cultivate children's love and sense of responsibility.

Fourth, choose the right educational toys

Chen Heqin, a famous educator in China, once said: "Educational toys occupy a very important position in early childhood education, just like textbooks in primary and secondary schools." Therefore, when choosing toys for children, choose educational toys that children are interested in.