Christmas is getting closer every day and we can feel its presence everywhere: at home, in the streets and above all, in advertising, in which we can find suggestions and some offers to buy Christmas gifts from the whole family.
However, we must try not to buy impulsively or in a hurry, to choose the best option. We share you nine tips to get the kids Christmas gifts right.
Choose them for the recommended age
The first thing we should consider before buying a gift for children is their age, so we can choose not only toys that they like, but also make sure they are appropriate for their age and abilities.
In addition, we must remember that not all toys were made for children of all ages, since in addition to requiring certain skills, some may contain small parts that could be dangerous for children under three.
Make them safe
Continuing a little with the issue of age, another factor to take into account to succeed with children's Christmas gifts, is the safety of the toys or products that we buy, because as I said, certain toys that contain small or detachable parts are not safe for children under three.
In addition, we must make sure they comply with CE regulations, which we can verify by looking for the seal or symbol on the toy or its labeling. We must take special care with those that are too cheap, we recommend not buying imitations or copies that probably did not go through a quality control.
Check the labeling
Before buying any toy, we must make sure to read the label and its instructions for use. Sometimes the complete instructions do not come in the outer packaging, but yes we can find certain warnings or instructions, as in the case of battery-operated toys, to ensure we buy them if they are not included.
Also in the packaging we can find small parts warnings, as well as the recommended age to use it, because even if we think that our child will have fun with him, it could contain small parts or not recommended for a certain age for safety reasons.
In Babies and more Tips to buy children's Christmas giftsCompare prices
Do not get carried away if we find the toy or gift in the first store we enter, because we could find it later in another place at a better price or with any offer that is convenient for us. Therefore it is better buy smart: checking prices. This way we can make our money better and we will not be so heavy spending on Christmas gifts.
Do not buy copies or imitations
Although, of course, let's not forget that we don't go about the first irresistible offer we see, because it could be some imitation and as I said before, they may not have gone through quality control. We must always ensure that the product we buy is original and has the CE seal (mandatory for toys manufactured in Europe as well as imported ones).
Do not leave it for the last moment
This is related to the previous point, because in addition to not buying quickly and taking the time to visit several stores to compare prices, we avoid the risk of getting the bad surprise that we no longer find the toy we want Because it’s sold out.
I remember that the most popular or most sought-after toys tend to sell out quickly and not everywhere again stock up on merchandise, so it is better to take our precautions and buy them with time, in addition to that we get rid of one more slope, to focus now on Christmas dinners and parties.
In Babies and more The 12 most frequent mistakes we make when buying toys from childrenAvoid giving away too many toys or everyone who asks
In addition to having to take into account our budget and the space we have at home to store the toys that will arrive after this Christmas season, it is important not to buy from the children everything they ask because we transmit the loss of value on what one has.
Don't just buy only what they ask for
Although it is nice to receive what we crave and desire, we should not just give children what they ask for. We must also ensure that there is variety, so they know alternatives or different ways to have fun.
Usually, most children ask for toys for Christmas (mainly for all the publicity that bombards us at this time), and generally when we think of the word "gift" during Christmas, the first thing that comes to mind It's a toy. But a good book or a puzzle, they are also excellent gift options and that stimulate their creativity and thinking.
That propitiate the game
And finally, but not least, is looking for toys and gifts that encourage the game and arouse your curiosity. This is: that they are not toys that do everything, or that they are a lot of noise and lights, but do not leave space for children to have fun playing with them.
Recently we shared the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics: return to the basics as blocks, puzzles and figures. The best toy we can give a child is that that stimulates your imagination, creativity and thinking, and of course, that you can share with others, such as your parents, friends or siblings.
We hope these tips help you to succeed with children's Christmas gifts, and remember that the best gift we can give them is to play with them.
