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I keep seeing award stickers on toy packages. If I buy a toy that has an award sticker on the box does that mean other similar toys are not as good? What guidelines can I follow for choosing a good toy?

Lauren, Miami, FL
Mom of Rachel (7), Sofi (6) and Naomi (2)
Use them as a guide and follow 3 easy steps before making a decision on what to buy?

1.Analyze: What does the child have already? (Stacks of board games, tubs of building blocks, shelves of books) Take a quick INVENTORY of your child’s collection and see if there is a type of toy missing from the playroom. A new kind of toy will trigger interest and intrigue once opened!
2.Simplify- Parents “think” kids need a lot of toys, then regret having so many around the house! It is best to have a variety of TOY TYPES, so a child uses a range of developmental skills.
3.Magnify: It is imperative that toys are chosen which are age-appropriate and are of interest to a child. Choose toys that "MAGNIFY’ a child’s current skills and challenges those they need to work on.


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My First Piano

by Schoenhut Piano Company

79.95

Starts at 2 years years of age




Designed as a piano for toddlers, a child starts by banging and then eventually learning how to press individual keys. As the child hears musical beats, repeat playing can lead to music appreciation and interest. Eventually with the help of an adult or older sibling, a child can learn to follow along with a songbook. Pressing the piano keys stimulates fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.


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