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| Give a kid a new toy -- any toy -- and odds are, you have got a happy kid. Young children generally aren't fussy when it comes to infant toys and children toys, but parents must be.<br />Toys are more than just playthings, however, and while they need to be fun, they should likewise be age-appropriate, stimulating, and secure. [https://dailyuploads.net/30d6c4qo3mmt mr.immortal] should be thought of developmental learning tools."<br />When choosing age-appropriate infant toys or children toys for a young child, keep these tips in mind:<br /><br /><br />Keep them easy.<br />Toys that do a lot of do not permit a child to use her own imagination. Dolls and stuffed animals that talk or sing or direct kids to press certain buttons basically take responsibility for the play situation once the child should be the one directing the activity. "When a toy is too specific, it's restricting and it denies the child the ability to use her creativity," states Panaccione. "The best toys are often the simplest ones -- like cubes -- because they enable children to be creative and spontaneous."<br />Set limits on electronic toys and video games.<br />We live in an electronic era, and every parent who believes she could keep her kid -- even a toddler -- from computers and the like forever is kidding herself. But for young kids, especially, it's crucial to set limits. Research has suggested that digital toys pose several potential dangers for children's wellbeing and growth, including hearing loss (from loud toys), weight reduction (from becoming inactive while enjoying ), and language and developmental delays. 1 recent research at Temple University revealed that toys which don't take a child to do anything but observe encourage a passive learning style, which can interfere with learning how to think independently.<br />Electronics can also affect a child's attention span, '' says Linda Crowe, PhD, a professor at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at Kansas State University. "Toys that have flashing lights and continuous changes and motion do not require a child to pay attention to any one thing for very long. Kids who use these toys often can find it challenging to concentrate on something like a publication or non-moving toy."<br />According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children under age 2 should not watch TV or play video games whatsoever; kids over two should have their"display time" limited to 1-2 hours per day.<br />
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