Buy Age Appropriate Toys that Promote Learning this Holiday Season

As families with young children canvass shopping malls for the best toys this holiday season, many parents and guardians may ask whether they should buy the latest electronic gadgets or stick to puzzles and board games. The best guideline is to purchase age-appropriate, learning-oriented toys. <br /> <br /> First, determine how the age of the child will affect his or her ability to understand and interact with a toy. For a young child, before he or she can grasp small toy items, you want to pick larger toys, such as a ball. Also choose toys that do not have any sharp edges or loose parts that a child could easily swallow. Always consider a childâ

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