Admit it Moms, you’ve seen not-so good toys given to your kids during Christmas and all you can do is shake your head. By not-so good toys, I mean the toys which are poorly made, they get tossed to the trash can after a few minutes of playing. C’mon, Ninongs and Ninangs! You can do better than that! Make it your money’s worth to give good toys. For starters, shop at The Discovery Depot!
So, what is a good toy?!
As a mom and a preschool teacher (in my past life), here’s my criteria of a good toy:
- It should be made of high-quality, safe and non-toxic materials. It should be durable for all the throwing and banging. It’s always a plus if it can be cleaned and stored easily.
- A toy’s main goal is to entertain a child. It should give him the opportunity to learn, think and have fun. An engaging toy is one which stimulates all the senses.
- It should be age-appropriate meaning it gives a reasonable challenge to the child without him getting frustrated or dependent too much on adult help.
- Plus points also for versatility. This is where blocks, stuffed toys, art materials, etc. come in. They can be used for all kinds of play.
- It need not be expensive. But as the old adage goes: you get what you pay for.
And no matter how great a toy is, it would only be spectacular if you take time to play with your child!
So I’m really wishing we get a lot of good toys this Christmas. Like the ones in The Discovery Depot. I learned about them during ExpoMom Holiday. I was amazed by the wide array of the brands they carry, some of which I don’t see in the usual toy stores.
Red Toolbox is a DIY kind of toy which uses kiddie-sized tools!
WONDERWORLD toys are high-quality wooden toys. They have an extensive line catering to kids 0-99!
Safsof Active Play Toys promote physical development through safe and lightweight materials.
Artec blocks are the first in the world to connect in every way, bringing in loads of fun and learning!
Toys from Viga promote learning through safe and non-toxic materials.
It’s quite easy to shop online as the toys are sorted by brand, age, price and which category of toy. I just hope they change the font to a more readable one. They also offer a Gift Registry, something I’d use when Baby Y turns 1! Some of these brands can also be found in Rustan’s, Babyland, Hobbes and Landes and Fully Booked. As of posting, they have Christmas sales I would take advantage of!
This is in our Christmas Wish List!
I hope we’d all receive good toys this Christmas! Cheers!
This is the first time that I’ve heard of The Discovery Depot. My son’s already four but he still loves to play with different kinds of toys- puzzles, blocks, coloring books and cars. I’m sure I’ll find one or two cool toys here. Thanks for sharing this with us ^-^
I miss playing toys with my daughter because she prefers Kingdom Hearts now. Thank God for inaanaks 🙂
Yeah, that’s true! for me I prefer for a good toy specially for my zd because he is careless, and I don’t want buy an expensive toy for him kasi mabilis lang masira. Maybe in the right time na ma enjoy na nya. Thanks for sharing mommy!
You had me at “good toys”, haha. I’m gonna check this out later, hope I could find some for my little girl.
Wow! There’s just so many toys to choose from!! I want the kitchen set for my girls! So cute!
Totally agree! Especially those gifted to kids under 3. I would totally appreciate if gifts are lead and bpa free because you know how toddlers are, they usually eat their toys LOL
This is one of my favourite stores to online window shop at. I can spend hours looking at the toys!
Wow another way to look for my baby’s toys! Will definitely check this out.thanks for sharing!
I am a fan or traditional toys. And prefer few good quality (over quantity) ones that can pass on from one child to another with proper care.
These toys really look like they’re high quality! Will definitely check out the site, thanks for sharing! 🙂
This is the first time I heard of Discovery Depot. I will definitely check this out. Thank you for sharing momma! 🙂
I would definitely check this one out. Thanks for sharing, Mommy. 🙂