A question which is asked very frequently to me: We understand the importance of toys and books but toddlers toys and books are so costly, how do we buy them? Its an extra expense. My answer: Well yes, some toys and books are not costly. And rather than seeing it as an expense, see it as an investment. An investment to your childs future and a way to unleash their creativity. I agree buying toys is important but they should be chosen very carefully. Toys can do a lot of good if chosen correctly. Moreover its your hard earned money, so it makes sense to spend it on the right kind of toys and books. Few tips I have: 1. If you have time and energy, you can consider making toys at home. If not, please do buy those for your kid. 2. Make a budget: Every month allocate a fixed amount to toys and books and stick to it. (For eg: you can choose Rs 1000 as the monthly allowance for toys and books). 3. Avoid buying anything which offers limited play. (Eg: Anything which will play a drum if you press a button or will walk on touch etc). Such electronic toys hardly offer any educational/creative value, are quite costly. And the worst is kids grow out of them pretty fast. 4. Always check the reviews before buying. 5. Consider buying toys and books online as you can get good discounts and deals. 6. Invest in toys and books which can be used for a longer period of time. For eg: pretend play toys, blocks, tents etc. These are toys which can be used for years together and are played in different ways as the kid is growing. 7. For every stage there are few must buys, which are usually not expensive. Consider buying those before moving to the more expensive ones. 7. If you are a reader of this page, you can always message us on FB or email us on learningfrommykid@gmail, with your query and we can help you decide or pick. If you have any questions, do comment. Or send me a message.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:02:23 +0000
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