Toys As Birthday Gifts

Toy Are a Perfect Birthday Party Gift

Wondering what to buy for the perfect birthday gift? Whether that special child is celebrating his first birthday or her tenth, toys make the perfect gifts. While parents may appreciate clothes, kids love toys. And with a little bit of looking, you can find the perfect unique toy.

Tips to Finding the Perfect Toy

A good toy should be appealing and interesting, and geared to a child’s interests and abilities.

Pay Attention to Listed Age Levels

Even if you are confident the recipient is smarter than the average two year old, follow the posted ages on the toy packaging. Otherwise, you risk buying a toy that’s too advanced for the child and may require greater coordination or dexterity than your child has. A frustrated child isn’t fun.

Think Safety

The other reasons age guidelines are given are for safety reasons. While it may seem obvious not to give an infant a toy meant for a three year old, don’t forget about the risks with younger siblings in the house. Toys with lots of small parts are not ideal if there is a toddler creeping around the house.

Out of ideas?

It may not seem like it at first, but the possible range of toys is wide. Consider these possibilities:

ACTIVE PLAY

Push and Pull Toys
Ride-On Toys
Outdoor and Gym Equipment
Sports Equipment

MANIPULATIVE PLAY

Construction Toys
Pattern-Making Toys
Manipulative Toys
Dressing, Lacing and Stringing Toys
Sand and Water Play Toys
Puzzles

MAKE-BELIEVE PLAY

Dolls
Stuffed Toys
Puppets
Role Play Materials
Play Scenes
Transportation Toys
Projectile Toys

CREATIVE PLAY

Musical Instruments
Art and Craft Materials
Audio-Visual Equipment

LEARNING PLAY

Games
Specific Skill Development Toys
Books

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