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I keep seeing award stickers on toy packages. If I buy a toy that has an award sticker on the box does that mean other similar toys are not as good? What guidelines can I follow for choosing a good toy?

Lauren, Miami, FL
Mom of Rachel (7), Sofi (6) and Naomi (2)
Use them as a guide and follow 3 easy steps before making a decision on what to buy?

1.Analyze: What does the child have already? (Stacks of board games, tubs of building blocks, shelves of books) Take a quick INVENTORY of your child’s collection and see if there is a type of toy missing from the playroom. A new kind of toy will trigger interest and intrigue once opened!
2.Simplify- Parents “think” kids need a lot of toys, then regret having so many around the house! It is best to have a variety of TOY TYPES, so a child uses a range of developmental skills.
3.Magnify: It is imperative that toys are chosen which are age-appropriate and are of interest to a child. Choose toys that "MAGNIFY’ a child’s current skills and challenges those they need to work on.


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Kid Power
Bounce 'Round

$199.99

This is an inflatable jumping toy for indoor or outdor use. It measures 8’ x 8’ x 5.5’tall. Included is its' own pumping mechanism which must be plugged into an outlet during use. Air is pumped in continuously and the hook-up and deflate each takes less than five minutes. If the mechanism is unplugged, the tent will automatically deflate. The walls are made of a screened material and there is no roof making it easier for parents to take a child out, if necessary. If used outdoors, it is suggested to place on the grass and not any kind of hard surface. If used indoors, it is suggested to place on carpet. Jumping strengthens motor muscles and balance. One child is recommeded to jump at one time.

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