There are many occasions when we would like to give gifts to our children... but what kind of gift is best?
Generally speaking, we advise you to avoid toys with too many sounds, lights and colours, but rather to prefer toys in natural materials and neutral colours in which the child is the undisputed star of the action.
Always keep in mind that the gift should be interesting and respond to the needs of the receiver (and not the preferences of the giver).
Some of our suggestions:
- books (to be calibrated according to age);
- constructions of various types, both in wood and other materials (the older the child, the smaller the size of the pieces)
- tricycles, bicycles and scooters;
- roller skates ()once the child has reached a sufficient degree of coordination and balance);
- a small kitchen, equipped with accessories, in which to pretend to cook
- clothes, accessories, shoes, bags (perhaps with pictures printed and chosen by your child);
- clothes, accessories, shoes, bags and everything needed to play dress-up and 'pretend';
- sketchbooks and paints of various kinds;
- dolls with matching outfits;
- puzzles and interlocking games;
- soft toys;
- modelling dough (also homemade!);
- accessories to help around the house and garden.
To get ideas, you can observe your child while he plays with other children's toys and find out what catches his attention and what he does not consider at all.
Our suggestions are simple, which you as parents can adapt according to the interests expressed by your child.
However, we would like to make a somewhat general point: think of presents that can be used independently by the children ... but it will be very nice (for you and for them) if you can carve out moments to play together!