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, the patterns of toys are endless, and the styles are changing with each passing day. On the one hand, the economic strength of most families does not allow it, 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 do you choose the right toys for your child?

First, the safety of toys

Children's safety is the most important, parents must see whether the material of the toy is safe, non-toxic, and has no odor when choosing toys for their children. 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 thorny places, the child's skin is tender, be sure to check carefully, do not accidentally hurt the child.

Second, choose toys according to the characteristics of your child's age

Children of different ages need different toys.

0-2 years old children belong to the perceptual-motor stage, children rely on perceptual action to adapt to the outside world, you can choose toys that can make sounds, bright colors, easy to operate, such as rattles, rattle teethers, hand drums, small trains that can be pushed away, etc., children at this age like to repeat, these toys can exercise children's muscle strength.

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

Children aged 3-6 years old already have a certain degree of control over their bodies, and specific image thinking begins to develop, and children can choose scooters, bicycles with training wheels, basketballs and other toys. These toys are a great way to train your child's balance, control and willpower.

3-6 years old children can buy some picture books, hard books are not easy to tear up, I read to the child twice, she can look at the pictures and tell me, not only to exercise the child's language skills, but also to enrich the child's appearance, the development of specific image thinking ability.

Children aged 4-7 years old are in the sensitive period of identity confirmation, and children like to play various roles to satisfy their curiosity. Children like to pretend to be a father or mother, a teacher, a doctor, a police officer, etc., so parents can buy their children toys such as puppet toys, Barbie toys, doctor tools, kitchen toys, police cars, etc., to experience what different characters and professions do.

Third, choose toys according to your child's gender.

Choosing toys according to the child's gender can cultivate the child's gender advantage, of course, this is not absolute, and it can be selected in combination with the child's preferences. Boys like sports and military toys, such as guns and cars. Girls like to take care of people and dress up, so they can choose Barbie dolls, plush toys or toys for playing at home, which can cultivate love and responsibility in children.

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 the textbooks of primary and secondary schools are indispensable. Therefore, when choosing toys for children, choose educational toys that children are interested in.