Friday, May 17, 2013

Pros Of Bringing Up Your Child Playing With Conventional Toys

By Dave Hopkins


Looking at a toy or even a child playing can sometimes remind you of the good old days when you were a kid. That aside, it's quite clear that customary playthings offer many benefits compared to modern ones which are being produced today. Here are the benefits of bringing up your children playing with traditional toys.

A toy-box with different playthings is likely to spark the creativity and imagination of your child. This is a great way to help them discover and learn about new things. You should encourage your child to play a lot. This is very important as it helps them develop fine motor (coordination of muscle movement) skills as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Most if not all modern playthings are often models of planes, cars and other exciting items. Unfortunately, the modern toy leaves little to the imagination. Unlike traditional toys, this branded toy memorabilia serves no purpose other than allowing kids to emulate their favorite TV and movie characters. There is no inspiration as the play is just a mix of copying and repetition.

Studies have shown that children appreciate the environment they are in. Rather than using a noise making toy to create the environment of emergency, war or any other play scenario, they would rather create the sound effects in their heads. In other words, a conventional toy would help the child feel relaxed while enjoying their playtime.

Another important feature of using conventional playthings such as rag dolls or wooden blocks is that they offer health and safety benefits. Children like putting things into their mouths and this can be very dangerous at times. Most conventional playthings are made from natural materials such as wood which are less toxic compared to plastic or metal ones. They are safe to use; no battery leakages, no metal parts that rust, no electric parts and neither can they be chewed nor broken into pieces.

The conventional playthings are made using great technique that incorporates the use of decoration methods which are non-toxic. The material does not splinter or break easily; it's tough yet soft to touch. With such a toy, your child will be safe.

What is even better is the durability of the playthings. Whereas the modern toy comes and goes with the trends, traditional toys last longer and can be passed down from one generation to the next. This is perhaps its best selling point.




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