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Children of all ages, love to play. Playing is the way in which children learn, develop physically, and expand their social skills. Play has often been called �a child�s work.� If that is so, then toys are tools that children use when they work. Age appropriate toys, chosen based on sensible criteria, help children to grow and learn. Here are some criteria to use in choosing toys for children and some suggestions for purchasing toys for various age groups.

Criteria for Choosing Toys for Children
Young children, ages 0-3, are curious about the world around them. One way in which they explore the world is by putting things in their mouths! Parents and relatives have to be very careful to make sure that toys do not have small parts that can choke children. These may include small balls, stuffed animal and doll eyes, balloons, screws, small plastic parts, coins, batteries, and so forth. Even children aged 4 and 5 should be reminded not to put objects into their mouths.

All toys should be chosen for their appropriateness to the age of the child, be safe and well-built, and durable. No toy should ever have lead paint or contain liquids that might be ingested. Toys should not have sharp edges or points. In addition, appropriate toys should be interesting to the child, match his or her physical capabilities, and be well-suited to the child�s mental and social development.

Most toys have appropriate age ranges for use listed on the packaging.

Toys for 0-2 Year Olds
Toys appropriate for ages one month to two years include: rattles, stuffed animals, chew rings, soft, large balls, blocks, crib toys, crib mobiles, pop-up devices, large plastic cars and trucks, buckets and spades, jumper swings, rolling chairs, lullaby CDs, and teething rings.

Toys for 3-5 Year Olds
Toys for children ages 3 to 5 include: blocks, stuffed toys, large dolls and strollers, miniature kitchen furniture, bouncing balls, tricycles, cars and trucks, wooden puzzles with 3 to 15 pieces, stacking rings (graduated), board games such as Snakes and Ladders, colour games, matching games, large magnetic letters and numbers, alphabet and number puzzles, crayons and paints, sand toys, a water table and toys, cardboard books, nursery rhyme and fairy tale books, other children�s books, talking stuffed animals, children�s music CDs, and modelling clay.

Toys for 6-8 Year Olds
Six to eight year olds enjoy: books, tape or CD players and CDs with stories and music, blocks, puzzles (up to 100 pieces), board games such as checkers, Snakes and Ladders, Bingo, etc., number puzzles to 100, word and picture matching gamesfootballs, bouncing balls, basketballs, plastic bats, roller and ice skates, two wheel bicycles, scooters, electronic book readers, simple electronic games, a large key calculator, dolls (especially Barbie, Action Man or film characters) and their clothes / accessories, computer learning games such as Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, modelling clay, crayons, paints, art supplies (felt pens, paper, children�s craft items, glue, scissors, glitter, coloured chalk, etc.), children�s movies, stuffed toys, cars and trucks, skipping ropes, play money, and roller skaes or skateboard (to be used with close supervision).

Toys for 9-11 Year Olds
Older children, ages 9-11, prefer: books, tape or DVD players for stories and music, puzzles (up to 1,000 pieces), board games such as checkers, Monopoly, chess, etc., footballs and football kit, bouncing balls, basketballs and a basket, tennis balls, plastic bats, roller and ice skates, two wheel bicycles, scooters, electronic games, electronic / radio controled cars, computer learning games such as Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, paints, art supplies (felt pens, coloured pencils, paper, children�s craft items, glue, scissors, glitter, stamps, etc.), children�s movies, a skateboard, sports or other collectible cards, children�s magazines, skipping ropes, jewellery crafts, crossword puzzles, country and world maps or a globe, multiplication flash cards, a calculator, insect observation containers, a magnifying glass, a telescope, a microscope, science project kits, kites, children�s cook books, a trampoline, football goals / nets, marbles and marble runs.

Conclusion
Toys are the tools children use to learn, socialise and grow. Every child is different and the individual nature of each child must therefore be taken into account when making a purchase. Age appropriateness is also essential: aside from the inherent safety issues in giving a toddler toys with small parts that can so easily choke them, there is nothing more disheartening for a child than a gift which is either 'too baby-ish' or frustratingly difficult, The above provides some guidelines as to common, appropriate toys for given age groups but there is no substitute for asking the child's parents!

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30 June 2009

Nintendo DS 18 games on 1 cartridge £25 (incl p+p)..

Choose 18 games from a list of over 700 nintendo games (includes new titles) on one cartridge. £25 includes p+p (uk only) email:pennysharp@rocketmail. com for list of games. fast service: choose games, pay by paypal, receive cartridge by royal mail 1st class si. .

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28 June 2009

Boys Commando 16 inch bike..

This is a lovely little bike, it doesnt have stabilizers on it but they can be cheaply bought and put on if needed. it has got a small rip in the saddle hence the low price. the frame has got camoflauge printed all over it. i would say its for ages 5-8 depending on hei. .

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Bratz Tour Bus with Dolls..

This is an unbelievable bargain - its the cream coloured bratz tour bus with 19 large size bratz dolls, 5 baby bratz, 2 baby bratz cars, gymnastics balance beam and so many clothes and accessories i cant count them all. my daughter has all of a sudden decided that shes. .

£50

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27 June 2009

Wholesale toys, remote control toys at www.shoesgot.com..

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22 June 2009

XBOX 360 Arcade with extras for sale at very low price!..

Xbox 360 for sale (unwanted gift) - includes 7 games, including halo3, couple of football games and wrestling game and sonic unleashed; has a lotus xbox wheel with foot pedals. it is in very good condition with box, but i am looking to buy my nephew a wii instead. .

£170

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21 June 2009

Wholesale toys, remote control toys at www.shoesgot.com..

20 June 2009

Rock band XBOX 360..

I have rockband for the xbox 360 for sale. it contains- guitar, drums, microphone, drumstick, games and all the leads hardly ever playe and in perfect condition. to collect only.

£65

NG24

19 June 2009

xbox 360 - 8 games inc. guitar hero 3 and mass effect..

Selling xbox 360 premium, 20gb hd, 8 games including guitar hero 3 with guitar and mass effect. great condition as new. unused now after 1 year. comes with 2 controllers with rechargeable packs and play-and-charge kit. .

£190

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Guitar Hero : World Tour - Xbox 360, complete band in a..

I am selling my copy of guitar hero: world tour. it is in excellent condition, and contains the following: game drum kit wireless guitar mic also additional guitar! this means 4 people can play at one time. also comes with original box .

£125

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18 June 2009

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Sony Psp..

Psp missing thumbstick cover but fully functional. comes with psp, charger, headphone adaptor, mercury meltdown(no box), the punisher, 32mb memory card, wrist strap, screen cleaner, hardcase plastic case, and soft slip case. jimy-jonz@hotmail. co. uk if interested.

£60

HP3

17 June 2009

PSP for sale with extras..

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Playstation , games and accessories..

Ps3 for sale. 1 year old and barely used. includes 8 games : assassins creed buzz quiz tv grand theft auto iv guitar hero iii marvel ultimate alliance nhl 08 little big planet spiderman 3 2 blu ray movies : spiderman 3 3:10 to yuma 2 sixa. .

£500

LS13

16 June 2009

x 2 old pot dolls..

1 pot doll has winder on the back. other pot doll has no winder both in v. g c for their age lovely collectors items.

£20

S61

11 June 2009

FACEBOOK POKER CHIPS FOR SALE..

Hi im selling facebook poker chips at very cheap prices. so stop paying 2$-3$ per millions 25m=25pounds 50m=45pounds 100m=80pounds 250m=175pounds for more information on less or bigger amount contact me on email me or add: london_chips@hotma. .

PS3/80gb..

Ps3/80gb 2 months old. hardly used. all wires. wireless sixaxis controller. 3 games. assasins creed. need for speed underground. turok. £300. .

£300

RG14

10 June 2009

Cocktail Cabinet Arcade Machine..

Due to a house move, i have an arcade machine for sale. cocktail cabinet-style, with the screen underneath a glass coffee-table and two sets of controls opposite each other for two-player sit-down action. this originally came with the game "commando", and has been exte. .

£600

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08 June 2009

walle robot , under 2 inches . posable figure..

Brand new item , sealed in package . walle robot , under 2 inches . posable figure and ready for adventure . for ages 4 + . ask about delivery to your door . .

£6

ML4

06 June 2009

xbox 360 console..

I have a xbox 360 console boxed with all leads one pad no hardrive also think its needs either new lens or dvd drive might not be either just refuses to spin the discs sumtimes apart from that it works brilliant.

£50

WF17

03 June 2009

wanted little tykes play equipment especially 8 in 1 pl..

Wanted little tikes play equip especially 8 in 1 playground please email details will pay good money.

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