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Best
Toys for Kids
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I have purchased
my share of junky toys through the years, and learned a few
lessons in the process. Don't make the same mistakes I did.
Instead, choose toys that your kids will love, and are worth
your hard-earned money. |
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Let Your Child's
Interests Guide You:
What kind of
toy is your child drawn to? Mine like realistic toys for
imaginative play - spy kits, dolls, tea sets, golf clubs,
dress-up clothes, camping equipment, cooking toys. |
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Your child might
be into building sets, crafts, books, games, sports
equipment, or collectibles. Great toys
are played for months and even years. They engage the
child's mind and imagination. They have a sturdy and
satisfying feel. They are just right for your child's age
and stage of development. So, how do you sift through the
junk to find great toys? |
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What About
the Hot Toys?
Our children
are bombarded by marketing and will beg for the latest hot
toy they see on TV. My strategy is to take a chance on one
hotly marketed toy and buy it early. That will satisfy your
child's desire for the toys he says he wants after watching
TV in the afternoon. Check out these commercial
announcements of the hot toys for the season. If you're
lucky, you won't have to spend all of your budget on that
one hot toy. Then, you can focus your spending on really
good toys that you can feel good about buying. In my
experience, these are the most successful toys for lasting
play value and parent satisfaction. |
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