As a parent of two daughters, I never realized the mass array of toys there were to choose from, but all of them can't be considered learning toys, of course. If you want to purchase toys that contribute to your child's development, you need to be properly educated about the toys that are for this purpose. It is much like the problem you hear about certain video games for older children-some are not suited for their formative young minds and can be detrimental to their development.
If you consider the learning toys that are best suited to your child's age, you might be able to find ones that complement their stage of physical or mental development. There are some companies that manufacture toys for these exact reasons. Famous names that most people will mention include Fisher-Price, Leap Frog, V-Tech and Beanstalk, but there are others that offer learning toys for a child's development.
I always want to try to match a new toy to the proper stage of my child's development, but these companies have educational series that are specifically suited for this purpose. You can contribute to your child's mental or physical skills, if you select the right ones, but many parents need an education, in this respect. It is possible to listen to the experts and some of the learning systems on the market are researched and fairly age-specific. These might be the best options to consider and since I have two daughters that are fairly close in age, these playthings get a second life.
I have learned that if you purchase learning toys that are beneath their stage of development, they will become bored quickly and you might be wasting your money. On the other hand, learning toys that are too advanced might cause a child to become discouraged and frustrated, which is the opposite of what you want. If you select the proper ones for their stage of development, they will get hours of fun and entertainment, along with an improvement in some skill or ability.
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