How To Choose Children's Educational Toys

Children's educational toys are a kind of toys that are loved by children. It can not only bring fun to children, but also promote intellectual development. So, what is a children's educational toy? What are its benefits? How to choose for children? What precautions should children take when playing with educational toys?

What is a children's educational toy

The so-called children's educational toys must first have the characteristics of toys, such as leisure, fun, and entertainment; secondly, children's educational toys are mainly suitable for children, so their difficulty cannot exceed children's acceptance; Can make children smart.

What are the educational toys for children?

1. Puzzle toys

Jigsaw puzzles are similar to jigsaw puzzles, mainly composed of jigsaw puzzles, and are characterized by different shapes and diverse contents. It can cultivate children's ability to think independently and perseverance.

2. Transportation toys

Transportation toys, mainly train and car models. Such toys, in addition to allowing children to have a deeper understanding of vehicles, can also cultivate children's hands-on ability.

3. Tools

By exposing children to different tool toys, let him have a deeper understanding of the structure, shape, and performance of tools. The most important thing is that such toys have a very positive effect on children's hands-on ability and coordination ability.

4. Cartoon dolls

Cartoon dolls are a kind of educational toys favored by children, which can bring a lot of joy to children. If the parents are not around, cartoon dolls can replace some of the functions of the parents to comfort the children.

5. Puzzle combinations

By exposing the child to different educational combination toys, he can have a deeper understanding of things. Such as time, animals, etc. There are also many benefits of such toys, such as: developing children's spatial imagination, hands-on ability, etc.

6. Game toys

This kind of game mainly allows children to improve their cognitive ability by playing games. Not only that, but also can make children smarter, and at the same time can play a role in coordinating children's hands and eyes.

7. Drag class

This type of toy mainly allows children to improve their standing and walking abilities through dragging actions. In addition, it can also cultivate children's cognitive ability.

8. Digital abacus text class

By exposing children to different numbers and words, children can have a good understanding of number, quantity and shape, and at the same time make children's muscles more flexible.

9. Building blocks

Such toys are favored by children and parents. Like other educational toys, building block toys also have many advantages. For example, cultivate children's imagination, improve children's coordination and so on.

10. Puzzle toys

This type of game mainly allows children to improve their imagination and cognitive ability by doing jigsaw puzzles; in addition, it can also improve their ability to analyze problems.

The role of children's educational toys

1. Develop intelligence

2. Stimulate the reactions of various organs

3. Coordinate body functions

4. It has the function of practicing social activities

Selection of toys for different age groups

· 0-3 months

Because babies in this age group have just been born, there are fewer toys suitable for them. And toys that can make a variety of beautiful sounds and can move are just more suitable for babies of this age.

· 3-6 months

Babies in this age group are more keen on toys that can be licked with their mouths and held with their hands because they have just learned to grasp things.

· 6-9 months

Babies in this age group, since they have just learned to sit and stand, and can use their hands flexibly, they are more keen on toys that can make noise by hitting; babies who have learned to crawl are more suitable for pushing or rolling toys. Toy.

· 9-12 months

Babies in this age group have a strong ability to imitate, and will clap their hands or shake their bodies to the rhythm of the music, so babies at this time are more keen on toys that can be operated with fingers.

· 12-18 months

Babies in this age group are more keen on toys that are easy to move, such as building blocks and telephone toys, because their bodies are becoming more and more flexible.

· 18-24 months

Babies in this age group are more interested in toys that are easy to move because they are more active. For example: trolleys, musical toys, etc.

· 24-36 months

With the development of brain intelligence, babies in this age group are more keen on educational toys such as puzzles.

How to choose children's educational toys

1. Check the actual toy

There are many educational toys on the market, and not all educational toys are suitable for children. For example: parents should avoid buying toys with holes or moving parts to avoid hurting children's fingers; when buying metal toy products or toys with plastic edges, parents should first check whether the surface is smooth. If it is a plastic toy product, check for burrs and burrs. If it is a plush toy product, it should be checked whether there are problems of easy falling off parts and peculiar smell.

2. Look for the "3C" certification mark

In order to ensure safety, parents should purchase products marked with "3C". The so-called "3C" certification mark is the national certification mark for toy products on the market. For these toys, you can find the details of "3C" on the designated website. For the sake of safety, parents should buy educational toys in large supermarkets, and pay attention to keeping the invoices well, so as to protect their own rights and interests when necessary.

3. Check the appearance of the toy

When purchasing, parents should try to avoid purchasing the following types of toys: rough edges, various small parts inside, and sharp corners. These may pose a threat to the safety of children, so parents should carefully check the appearance. It is worth noting that since many toys come with plastic bags, parents should discard them in time to avoid accidents caused by children playing.

4. Carefully observe the external packaging of the product

All regular manufacturers will have standardized logos on the outer packaging of their products, such as the manufacturer, "3C" logo, and product name. Parents should pay special attention to these signs when purchasing.

Maintenance of children's educational toys

1. Toys of different sizes should be cleaned in different ways. If it is a small toy, before cleaning it, the place that is easy to wear should be taped, and then it can be washed by hand or machine. But it is worth noting that if you use a washing machine to clean, you need to use the soft wash mode to avoid washing the toy. Finally, in order to make the toy soft and fluffy, you can pat the toy with your hands. In the case of larger toys, the filling should be removed before cleaning it, and any areas prone to wear should be taped in place at the end. After cleaning, insert the filling, and then suture it.

2. If it is a plush toy product, it is especially important to clean the inside. In order to make huge profits, some manufacturers will choose black cotton and waste plastics as fillers.

3. For unqualified toy products, parents should strengthen their discrimination. If it is a plush toy, you can use your hands to twist its facial features to judge whether it is strong.

4. If there are electronic components inside the toy, the battery can be taken out before cleaning. If the toy is waterproof, it is not necessary to take it out.

5. If you want to sterilize the fluff of plush toys, you can iron it with a steam iron to make the fluff clean and non-toxic.

6. If it is a fur toy, you can use a comb to straighten its fur.

7. Keep the room as clean and hygienic as possible, and clean the toys with clean and soft tools frequently.

8. Form a good habit of cleaning plush toys on time.

9. The toy should be placed in a cool place and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.

Precautions for children's educational toys

1. Safety is the first priority, so parents should avoid toys with edges, corners and sharp points when choosing.

2. For babies under three years old, toys containing small parts should be avoided as much as possible to prevent accidents caused by children eating by mistake; in addition, if the toy is too small, it may also happen to be swallowed by mistake or stuffed into the nostrils or ears.

3. There are many educational toys for children, but not all of them are suitable for children. For example, plastic or wooden toys with a bad smell may contain harmful substances that are harmful to health.

4. In order to choose suitable toys for their children, parents should choose toys that match their children's age group according to the instructions.

5. If you choose a toy with a rope, the length of the rope should be less than 30 cm to prevent children from accidentally strangling their necks and causing accidents when playing.

6. When purchasing toys, parents should try to avoid buying toys made of thin plastic to prevent the toys from breaking and scratching their children.

7. When purchasing plush toys, parents should first judge whether the plush toys have problems such as hair falling off easily, eyes and other accessories are not firm.

8 If the purchased toy has color, you should pay attention to its lead content, and you need to ensure that it does not exceed 0.06%. It is best to choose a lead-free toy.

9. In order to buy safe and qualified toys, parents should purchase through regular channels, such as choosing large and regular supermarkets. In addition, you should also pay attention to choosing regular manufacturers, especially, you must look for the "3C" logo and refuse to buy three-no products.

10. When choosing a live toy, parents should read its instruction manual first to ensure its safety.