For centuries children have played with toys. This is why there isn’t just one kind or shape of plastic Toys for Boys. They come in many different shapes, kinds, and sizes. Toys play a major part in a child’s life. As a child, I was obsessed with a stuffed snow leopard that was gifted to me. I considered it as my friend. It slept with me and travelled all over the country as well. Did you have a particular toy that you wouldn’t let go of?
Anything can be a toy as long as it fulfils the purpose of being a toy. Our fathers and grandfathers played with sticks and stones, or ceramic or clay toys such as ceramic tea sets, or dolls made out of clay.
Today we have a huge variety of toys. There is so much to choose from that it can become confusing for parents as to what toy will be the best for their children. This article will work as a guide for you when choosing the best toys for your children, specifically boys.
Toys are not only a form of entertainment for children, rather they play a major role in improving observational capacity, mental skills, and physical motor skills.
Factors to consider
Buying a toy for your child can be stressful. There are a lot of factors to consider. The biggest factor is their age. You do not want to get your 8-year-old a chewable toy, or a small basic car, or musical toys. And neither can you give your 2-year-old an advanced remote control car or a PlayStation 4.
Other things to consider are their likes and dislikes. Please give this a lot of thought. Kids often end up sad or disappointed over the things you get them. I’m talking about legitimate disappointment and not ungrateful children that get upset over the best gifts they could receive.
Finding out your child’s likes and dislikes is not a difficult task. If you spend some time with them, you’ll figure it out within the first few minutes only because as we all know, children talk about their interests a lot. Alternatively, you could ask them to guess what you’re about to get them. This way they will guess the things they are expecting from you.
In this article, we will mostly be discussing the best plastic toys you can give to your baby boys.
Toys based on age
Babies:
Babies are attracted to bright colours. They respond to sounds and love looking at things that fascinate them. A rattle is a great toy to stimulate their sound receptors. Other plastic toys include large rings, dolls, plastic cars, or anything made from plastic that they can play with without it being a choking hazard.
Plastic toys are lightweight and are therefore suitable for children under one. Even if the child throws it around, it will not break, nor will it hurt your child if they accidentally hit themselves with it as opposed to a steel toy, like those heavy small cars which can even bruise your child if they accidentally get hit by them.
Toddlers:
You may feel overwhelmed when you step into the store to get your toddler a toy. There is such a huge variety of toys available that one often finds themselves stuck in a single aisle, unable to make the decision.
This is why we have written this article so we can lessen your confusion. It also helps you to choose the best and safest Toys for Toddlers. Since toddlers are in the age where their minds are developing, they start to change a lot between crawling and then learning how to walk. They are curious beings and will not stop at anything.
You should get them plastic blocks, puzzles, kitchen sets (yes for boys too, they should also be encouraged to take part in the activities of the kitchen so they can learn to look after themselves and others), and plastic toy animals. This way they will become familiar with different animals and will soon be able to recognize them by name.
Plastic blocks are an all-time favourite toy for children. That is because they love to join things and then pull them apart. They love building things on their own and often create tall buildings, beds, castles, or anything that they can come up with.
In today’s day and age, toddlers are not so keen on toys. They love to watch shows like Cocomelon and Blippi on their phones. While these are amazing shows, we should keep in mind that if the children will be glued to their phones, there will be very few physical activities that they will take part in.
To encourage physical activity among toddlers, you should get them plastic pushcarts or tricycles. They will love their new whip and will happily ride on it around the house.
Older kids:
As children grow older their likes and dislike matter a lot. After all, they have a reputation that they must uphold at school, and mediocre toys will only sabotage it (Just kidding). Older children are all about challenges, puzzles, mysteries, and they love using their imagination.
Lego sets are the best example of plastic toys that you can give your child. There are basic lego sets as well as themed lego sets. Some are elaborate and time-consuming while others are easy to build. If your child loves to take on a challenge you can get them the Harry Potter Great Hall set, or the creator townhouse set consisting of more than 500 pieces.
Alternatively, if your child is not a fan of legos, you could get them water guns. It will be a fun summer activity and they will get to do something outdoors as well.
Safety
Let’s talk about safe toys for your child. Not all toys can be given to children of all ages. A toy that would be the perfect gift for a 6-year-old may become a choking hazard for a 2 or 3-year-old. So you need to be careful of the safety of your child.
While getting toys for your children please keep in mind that they are painted with nontoxic. Lead-free paint and can be cleaned easily. The cleaning part is especially necessary for toys for babies and toddlers as they tend to chew on their toys, use the same hands to eat, etc. So, if you are wondering why your child’s stomach is always upset or why they keep getting a fever, try cleaning their toys and you might be able to avoid this.
If you’re looking to be safer, you can opt for PVC-free and BPA-free toys. Propylene toys are the safest option for you. If you’re wondering whether the toys we have mentioned above are PVC-free or not, let us give you the good news that Lego toys are completely PVC-free and do not contain phthalates.
Whenever you buy a new toy for your child, especially the young ones, make sure that the toy is manufactured according to the safety standards. If you are standing at a crossroads about a particular toy, always trust your gut or consult another mom before you make any decision. The safety and health of your child is the most important aspect when it comes to toys.
