We could say that a smart purchase includes the following elements: it is useful, safe and contributes to the child's cognitive, emotional and social development. But how can this be achieved?
Last update: April 27, 2022
Finding the right gift for the baby is getting more and more complicated. Studies show that children mature earlier today and, given the characteristics of the society we live in, show a great predilection for technological toys.
That's why for parents, finding the right toy for the child's age and tastes can sometimes become a real nightmare.
We could say that a smart purchase involves the following elements: it is useful, safe and contributes to the child's cognitive, emotional and social development. But how can this be achieved? Does the price or number of toys we give away affect?
Word to the psychologists
Most experts agree that in general an excess of toys negatively impacts the child's imagination. Another conclusion is that the most expensive product is not always the best one for the baby.
If we adhere to the recommendations of psychologists, the parents' aim will be to find gifts that stimulate the child's development and help him broaden his knowledge.
Find the right gift according to age
When choosing the ideal gift, the age of the child must be taken into account. The little ones are in a phase in which they need to stimulate psychomotor skills, concentration, creativity and auditory sensitivity.
One option is therefore to give them musical instruments, soft toys with sounds, plasticine, watercolors, coloring books or objects that help them move, such as tricycles or bicycles.
If the child already goes to school, it is advisable to use toys that help stimulate attention and memory, as well as educational games that stimulate communication and improve his knowledge. In this case, board games, English musicals, talking dolls or constructions are suitable.
How to find the right gift for the child in today's technological society
The fact that adolescence "comes first", or that according to scientific studies, today's children always mature earlier, means that a from the age of 9 their preferences change. The so-called Net Generation has a predilection for mobile phones, computers, video games and tablets.
To find the right gift in this sense, psychologists advise to keep in mind not only the age of the child, but also that the technological object in question you help him play and interact and not isolate him from his context. However, when choosing this type of gift, adults must monitor their use to avoid future problems.
A highly recommended alternative even for teenagers is that of give them gifts to encourage them to play sports and share time with other people, such as racquets, skates or other sports accessories.
Give affection
When we give gifts to our children, we must take into account the values ​​we transmit to them with this gesture. The child should understand the gift as a reward for his academic performance and for his good conduct.
Parents need to know how to make their children understand that the price of the gift is not directly proportional to the love they feel for them.
Another option is to show the children that theaffection is one of the best gifts you can receive and give, a gift of incalculable value that we all possess and with lasting effects.
