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Choosing toys for children might seem simple, but there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Choose plush toys and rattles for babies and musical instruments, stacking toys, and outdoor fun for toddlers.
So you have decided to venture into the adult toy world for the first time. This can be a very exciting experience.
A reporter called me the other day to ask for my opinion about the new toys on the market for this holiday season. I thought maybe if I talked about some general principles, we could pool our thoughts and information to help each other pick suitable toys from the lot offered this year.
When a birthday or holiday rolls around, no doubt your kids will present you with a wish list of the toys they want. And every time a toy commercial comes on TV, your child is probably pointing to everything they see, asking you to buy it.
Sometimes, you have to try something to see if you like it. And working out the details of a particular toy takes practice.