that can help when choosing these toys. I hope it will be useful .

General Tips

-Toys should meet both the age and the needs of the child or the child. If you also want to stimulate a specific area such as movement , language , creativity and memory, you have to consider what objectives the toy works .

-Must be based on their needs and preferences, tastes and not the adult .

-Do not buy toys that promote aggressive behavior, sexist or bigoted.

-It is necessary to take into account the child’s age and their peculiarities.

-Games should make the child or the child the main character , foster imagination and creativity or any positive side of his personality.

-They serve so that parents also share the experiences of play will prove highly beneficial to foster a better relationship with the sons and daughters.

-All toys are also suitable for boys or girls. different functions developed to help people be more complete.

-It is necessary to critically evaluate the appearance of the toy to predict the duration and suitability to the game. They must be solid, safe , aseptic and durable.

-If you do not want to waste money , you have to compare prices at different stores. There may be a difference of over 18 euros in the same item , depending on where you buy .

-It is highly recommended not waiting until the last minute to make purchases. Before December 15 is easier to find what you’re looking for.

From birth to 6 months:

You might think that at this age still can not work movements , and yet are being strengthened because the child picks up and manipulates all these toys. It is appropriate that are appropriate to their size, non-toxic and pleasant textures . It is important that they are made with resistant materials , as they tend to cast them down systematically, with striking colors and easy to clean.

Toys should stimulate all the areas related to ” senses “( to see, hear , touch, ‘suck’ ) , since it is through them as they know the world around them . These activities begin the relationship with objects, fundamental stage in their development.

Toys that meet the preceding requirements are :
- rattles , mittens and socks with sound.
- Musical Carousels .
- Plush with sound.
- Mobile crib.
- bite.
- Rubber Doll .
- Chain of dolls strung into a paste that attach to the stroller .

From 6 to 12 months :

The child begins to sit, crawl and even begins to stand with assistance ( sometimes take their first steps.) In recent months, dominates the area of movement, but must not forget the above areas.

The toys are better adapted to their needs would be :
- Walkers .
- Small gym.
- Carpet of activities.
- sound or light balls .
- Small balls soft.
- Roly-Poly .
- Small swings to hold doors.
- Spinning Top large .
- Soft Toys (cloth or stuffed animal) that move , make sounds , lights …
- Plastic toys for bath time.
- rag dolls .
Lace – large (eg , series of buckets of different sizes that fit each other and are also used to stack or pyramid of rings ).

In the 12 months to 2 years
- ride-on.
- Trailers .
- Boards of activities.
- Pelotas.
- Small seats .
Lace – great to begin making small buildings .
- Toys to fit figures.
- Buckets and shovels.
- Toys for bathing.
- plates and plastic spoons .
- toy telephone .
- Cars , trucks, etc .
- Dolls and stuffed animals.
- Soft Toys (cloth and stuffed ) that move , make sounds and lights.
- simple picture book hardboard or coated fabrics .
- Storytime with textures and sounds.

From 2 to 3 years:
- ride- and tricycles.
- Truck .
- Bucket , spade and rake.
- Doll Stroller .
- Bank of carpenter.
- Building and simple ways to lace .
- large puzzle pieces .
- Toys with color codes ( color large keys that open the door of the same color).
- Play simple associations (colors and shapes).
- Toys more complex, with characters, etc . where they can begin to imagine and create their own stories.
- Books from large images.
- interactive stories where you have to press a button when shown a picture , etc.
- Cassette with microphone.
- Recordings of songs and stories.
- Toys to make sounds such as drums , guitars, etc .
- Plush / dolls with sound , music, or any other activity.
- Dolls in dresses .
- Accessories to play with dolls.
- Puppets
- Toys imitation of daily living ( cooking utensils, medical , etc.).
- Plastilina .
- Crayons .
- Finger paint .
- Slate.

From 3 to 4 years :
- Bicycle with Ruedin .
- Car pedals.
- small basket basketball .
- Plastic Skittles .
- Bank of carpenter.
- Architectures lace.
- Cars , trucks, etc .
- Train.
- Small fabric .
- Toys and dolls for mounting and dismounting .
- Puppets .
- Stroller and accessories for dolls.
- small plastic dolls that simulate actions.
- doll dresses with big buttons and hooks .
- Locker .
- Puppets .
- kitchen gadgets and utensils of various trades.
- Cleaning Equipment .
- Slate.
- Books with short stories and drawings.
- Costumes.
- Puzzles easy.
- threading ( threading balls and objects ).
- Colored pencils and crayons.
- Free simple coloring and / or stickers.
- Plastilina ( molds , without them, with games already pre-established , such as making meals out of clay , etc.). .
- Toys to make bubbles .
- Home games “quiet” which have to fulfill a goal (eg , fish duck , take clothing to a character …).
- Domino colors and shapes.

From 4 to 5 years:
- Bikes and accessories with Ruedin
- Diana with small balls with velcro.
- Play tennis ball attached to a rubber and other adapted sports games .
- Costumes.
- Paintings makeup.
- Toys for crafts and activities for adults: Toolboxes, nursing , medical, etc .
- Games of buildings.
- Puzzles .
- Slate.
- Paints, brushes , watercolors , cases …
- children’s desks .
- Plastilina and molds.
- Coloring books and stickers.
- Cartons of sewing with wool.
- Templates for drawing figures .
- Set of bubbles.
- Toys and dolls for mounting and dismounting .
- House of dolls and small toys that simulate actions.
- Theatre of marionettes and puppets.
- Games Store : cash register, etc. .
- Accessories to simulate domestic activities: kitchenettes and food , plastic , iron and ironing board .
- Garages and carriages , fire engines , …
- Trains routes.
- Games organizing: people , garages , city , farms , etc. .
- Kaleidoscope .
- Games of visual memory.
- Domino colors and simple shapes.
- competitive table games : Ludo , oca, starting in card games ….
- Games of skill such as placing objects in the toy without falling , put pieces in slots with care, etc .

From 5 to 6 years :
- Bicycle and bicycle accessories .
- Skating .
- 3-4 wheel scooter .
- Sports Accessories : Balls , racquets , baskets, etc. .
- skipping rope .
- Marbles and circuit for marbles.
- Games knitting .
- Architecture of small parts.
- Construction of houses and castles.
- kitchenettes and dinnerware for children.
- Mecano large parts.
- Vehicles in miniature.
- Garages .
- radio-controlled cars .
- Game Accessories highway .
- Trains routes.
- Cut and blunt scissors .
- Colored pencils, paints, brushes , watercolors , markers , etc.
- Coloring Books and / or stickers.
- Books for children’s activities tailored to their level .
- templates and molds for drawing and modeling.
- action figures and accessories.
- House of wrist and small dolls .
- Puppets .
- Storage boxes with different compartments to collect toys.
- All kinds of costumes and make-up boxes .
- Games and explorers accessories (binoculars , flashlight, walky -talky ,..).
- Games stores , doctors, …
- Accessories for simulating domestic activities: kitchenettes , cleanings, …
- Child Microscope .
- Toy Watch .
- Recordings of stories and songs.
- Books of short stories and illustrated.
- Puzzles .
- Games of visual memory.
- Domino images, numbers and associations.
- simple table games : Parcheesi, goose …
- If you select electronic toys “fashionable “thinks that at least should know to read to use them properly .

From 6 to 12 years
After six years, almost to the nine is the age of force. Need to compete with their peers to find their own value.

All items for fitness will help them release their tension.

They are also very appropriate toys for this age to those favoring the skill , care and creativity , skill and imagination and, above all, individual statement .

They are also fun games with others ( with third parties ) that rules must be observed .

Six to nine years are almost indispensable bicycle , skates, marbles , airplanes , buildings , the yo-yo games letters, looms the seams, puppets , boxes to crimp collars, kits for the care of nature ( including for birds with a house ), the croket , the lonely, the board game with questions and answers on various subjects , puzzles , lotteries and all that it can collect.

From nine to twelve years and are very important games anticipating professional adult situations , for example, chemistry , electricity or a microscope. those are also very positive that encourage team activities , whether sporting or intellectual .

Buildings, motor Meccans , kites , launching in model ( by aircraft , boats, dollhouses and miniature furniture ) and collecting stamps, coins , butterflies , rocks minerals, or musical instruments can be the beginning of a “hobby “that lasts forever.

More than 12 years
At this age start to disappear the need to play . It is time to encourage hobbies that have been acquired throughout childhood and to investigate various activities to provide entertainment.

The main task of this stage is the construction of identity. It is vital to develop a project in the various areas of adult life .

It is very important to work with adolescents in achieving these goals, because when you have positive opportunities to establish their identity can solve the task fully identified with ideologies or negative reference groups or absolutist .

Anything that promotes their hobbies (books , music , clothing and video games) are the best gifts they can do.

Games .

The video game is one of the most favorite toy of Spanish children and adolescents .

Last year, billed in Spain between video game consoles and more than 132 million euros (22,000 million pesetas). However, this new form of computerized leisure causing much controversy in society. There is a belief that can lead to addiction or to induce behavioral changes aimed at isolation and violence .

The truth is that the computer is a tool that is already part of the job outlook and domestic , so it is worth that children and teenagers become more familiar with it. Nevertheless, it is very convenient care for two aspects:
- The exposure time to the screen.
- The content of the games.

It is these two factors which really is no danger of spoiling the child or the child.

According to a study of CECU (Spanish Confederation of Consumers and Users) of last year , most violent video games promote values , destructive and discriminatory. It is in the hands of consumers do not buy products that promote these negative attitudes . At the end of the day , they want the companies to sell .

The recommended time to less than 7 years with a screen play will not exceed 15 minutes . Parents should watch how the baby is related to the activity which, if done properly, can provide a very positive experience of control .

A major should bring them a daily limit of time not exceeding three quarters of an hour , although manufacturers recommend two hours . The problem is not so much time with the video game , which interacts only , but which is deprived of much needed other experiences .