As a parent we face the same challenge
every year. What toy should we buy our
little boy or girl for Christmas? I don't know about you, but I find myself
constantly trying to raise the bar from the previous year. It is completely out
of love that we try and find the perfect toy.
After searching the Internet, we have
compiled a list of our favorites.
Christmas is in 5 months you know! In our search we used several
criteria. As a parent, we look for toys
that not only entertain, but also use the imagination, harness creativity and
educate our children. Here is a list of
our Top 5 Favorite Toys of 2013:
1.
Nook
Why the Nook? In this day and age, our children must know
how to use a computer by kindergarten. I
have a kindergartner so we have tested out several IPad combinations and chose
the Nook as our favorite. Affordable,
durable, and has excellent apps for many different age groups. Most of them are capable of searching the
Internet.
2.
Bicycle/Tricycle
Go for one of the basic toys of the past,
the bicycle/tricycle. It has been around for a very long time. Not only do the children get exercise, but
also it gets them outside, soaking up some vitamin D which is very important to
development and well being. Also, when
children first ride his/her bike by themselves it is a very rewarding
experience for your child. Be sure and
take plenty of pictures. And if you’ve
got a toddler, try out the balance bike.
The balance bike will help them learn how to ride a bike quicker by
teaching them to balance their weight quicker.
3.
Dress Up Clothes
Pretend play is so important in developing
the mind of your child. In fact, studies have linked role-play to empathy. Kids
who engaged in pretend, were more skilled in judging how others might feel,
than those who didn't participate.
4.
Legos
With Legos, there really is no age
requirement. How many of you have
started out helping your child build a toy only to realize the sense of
accomplishment you achieved by building something yourself? If you haven’t tried Legos, I highly suggest
buying some for your kid's.... shhhh, we won't tell. Legos are easy to use. You can spend hours building and rebuilding
projects.
5. Toydle Indoor Forts
The Toydle fort building kit is new on the
market. Its design is built on the idea
of Legos, building blocks, and tents all in one. Think indoor fort taken to the next
century. There are several wonderful
features. The Toydle comes with a bag
for easy storage, can be used to build a fort
indoors ranging in size from small to massive.
It can be used in the backyard for a party or as a team-building
exercise at your child's birthday party.
Also keep checking back. I hear
they will be coming out with customizable covers.
Do your kids complain when they are stuck
inside on a rainy day? With the Toydle,
there will be no complaining. Gone are the days they complain about their tent
covers falling off their chairs...The Toydle comes with great clips to hold all
the sheets and covers. Encourage your
children to dream and build. As an added
bonus, the product is made in the USA with American material.
The best gifts are the ones that your child
can use for many years. We are also
looking for toys that pass the test of time by being very durable. This list includes some toys you may already
know, and some toys that may be new to you.
I guarantee your children will enjoy each of these toys, increase their
knowledge, and develop hands on skills at the same time. What little boy, or girl, doesn’t love to
build with their hands? And, yes, these
toys are not just for Boys!
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