7 Kid’s Toys you Must Have

I'm sure you had a favorite toy as a kid. Do you remember? Was it a toy truck, or a baby doll or maybe a bouncy ball? Toy choices today are limitless, making finding that perfect toy almost an impossible goal. It seems that even with all the special features on toys today, they still end up being forgotten in the toy bin after a few weeks.

Perhaps it would help to view parents' favorites when it comes to kids toys. After all, they're the ones who see the toys when the wrapping paper and ribbons have been long discarded. They know which ones are the perennial favorites, delighting tiny hands and eyes and sparking imaginations for the long term.


At the top of the list, find an art easel or table with art supplies. What could be more fun than the color and creativity of making masterpieces? Chalk, crayons, pencils and pens increase a child's hand-eye coordination while engaging them for hours. Want another great advantage to an art center? It's perfect for solitary play as well as for the times when the gang's all here. A little paper, a little glue, perhaps even some glitter, and the party's in full swing.
Another popular choice in toys for kids is a set of blocks. Big or small, with numbers or letters, bright and bold or soft pastel, blocks are a perennial favorite among kids' toys. Adults or older siblings can use them to teach the concepts of numbers or letters or colors. Children can build structures or playhouses. And again, they are perfect for both individual and interactive play times.

Musical instruments are often mentioned as a kid's favorite toy. You have to know your audience, however. Some parents really enjoy peace and quiet! But in the right setting, a musical toy can add hours of entertainment and discovery learning for children alone or in groups. From drums to xylophones, cymbals to trumpets, the imagination takes off as children explore the auditory joy of making music.

Dollhouses or Farmyard play environments allow children to invent whole new worlds. How fun to create a family, arrange their house or their farm, and watch them come alive! These are the toys which give a child an opportunity to express themselves fully. Used in groups, you see the skills of negotiation and cooperation begin to develop.

And don't forget about puzzles! Whether cardboard or wood, with knobs, 3-D shapes or whatever, puzzles are a great way to develop spatial acuity in kids. Little ones begin to see how to solve problems with clues of shape and color. Bigger kids can help the younger ones, and both can gain from the experience. And the best part is they don't know they're learning; they're just having fun!

When puppets and a puppet theater come into the playroom, the good times begin to roll. Finger puppets, hand puppets or puppets with strings are all great kids' toys. Puppets are a great way to encourage interactive creativity. Puppet shows encourage storytelling while enhancing language skills. Hey, let's put on a show! Kids have an opportunity to perform and shine.

The last suggestion, by far not the least, is the play kitchen or play workshop. Kids love to do what they see the grown-ups do. These fun sets give adults an opportunity to introduce the ideas behind the tools or appliances before a real-world application. These sets keep children entertained for hours, and allow creative play time alone or with others.


So next time you're looking for kids toys, consider the ones suggested here. The common denominators are these kids toys have stood the generational test of time for longevity and enjoyment, they don't require batteries or electricity, they ignite the imagination and creativity and they can be used alone or with groups. Purchase one of these toys, and you're making an investment in the mind of child which will last a lifetime.

Creating a strong bond with your child is every parent's goal. Kim Proulx, a Certified Parent Coach, understands the importance of connecting with your youngster. One way she encourages parents to build that relationship is through play. Mydollfurniture.com has beautiful dollhouses and baby doll accessories to enhance any playtime.