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Parenting Tips on Dec. 16 Fox 4 Morning News: Navigating Through Toyland

With so many toys on the shelves this year, do you have trouble deciding which toys to buy?  Tune in as the Fox 4 Parenting Expert gives advice on which toys are appropriate for different age groups.

Buying age-appropriate toys

• Seek toys related to child’s interest
• Focus on the play those toys encourage
• Read manufacturer’s age level suggestion
• Look for toys to keep kids actively engaged
• Consider outside stereotypes

Toy Recommendations

• Young Infants: mirrors, soft toys, rattles
• Older Infants: soft blocks, pop-up boxes, soft books
• Toddlers: stacking toys, push/pull toys, board books
• Preschool: wooden blocks, pretend-play toys, puzzles
• School-Agers: board games, chapter books

Resources
http://www.cpsc.gov/