Toys that function as a plaything are the most popular toy bought by many parents. What it means by this is that parents mostly buy toys for their children to play. What about all the other skills like recognizing shapes, colours and so on? A child cannot get all this skills just by playing toys that is not educational.

In order to avoid the simple mistake done by many parents, below are ways on how to choose the best toy for your child no matter how old he/she is.

The best way to buy a proper toy is by understanding a child's development according to their age. For example, child from birth to 2 years old go through a cognitive stage known as sensorimotor. In this stage, children learn by listening, looking and touching things.
For example, a toddler is able to get a puzzle piece and put it in a proper shape slot. This can only happen when parents buy proper toys that allow the child to do so.

Other than that, get toys that can encourage your child's development. It is believed that babies vocalize since birth through cooing, crying and so on. To encourage your child to talk faster buy a toy that teach him easy words like boy, cup, key and toy.

However, most toys are made for 'average' child. This is because some children develop faster in different skills while others are slower. No matter what always keep an eye on your child to see if the toy is working for his/her development. If you must, consult a professional about that certain toy.

Some toys are just to play but at times it is a useful aid for children to be creative like he/she can make conversation with a teddy bear. When your child is ready, change replace the teddy bear that ask questions and require your child to answer.

So, toys that encourage and stimulate your child's development are the best toy. Your children can have fun and at the same time learn. Thus, it makes learning fun and comes with a reward in his/her development.