| One of the things that the majority of parents find | | | | of infants. Which helps them to focus on objects and |
| most challenging about ensuring the best for their | | | | eventually see and distinguish at greater distances. |
| child is picking the best baby toy anytime they go to | | | | C - CLASS and quality of any baby toy is essential. |
| a store. What make this decision making process so | | | | Experience shows that high quality toys are durable |
| difficult is the lack of general toy buying guidelines, | | | | and last for many years. The best "rule of thumb" is |
| inexperienced sales personnel and too wide a | | | | to stick to the well-known brand names. Obviously, |
| selection in most stores. Parents normally end up | | | | do not ignore lesser known brands right away. |
| buying either the latest gimmick or one which the | | | | E - ECONOMICAL and easy on the pocket. Many |
| smooth-talking sales person feels strongly about. | | | | great stimulation "toys" are free. Sometimes it's |
| Many times they end up wasting money on a toy | | | | simply "good enough" to use plastic kitchen utensils |
| that gives little or no real enjoyment or development | | | | and containers. In most cases these everyday things |
| stimulation. I have a simple seven-step formula that I | | | | also provide lots of stimulation for any inquisitive and |
| use for picking great baby toys in any shop or store. | | | | developing mind. |
| This formula allows you to easily choose the right toy | | | | S - SMALL parts should preferably be ignored. At this |
| for your baby, regardless of what's available. | | | | early stage it's definitely best to keep away from |
| This formula is the SUCCESS Selection System. Each | | | | small parts and bits that can easily be swallowed. |
| letter (S-U-C-C-E-S-S) stands for one of the seven | | | | Most parents will immediately spot a great baby toy, |
| steps in the system. Let's put each of these seven | | | | but there are products on the market with too many |
| SUCCESS System steps into action so you can | | | | small parts. |
| anytime pick the best toy for your baby. | | | | Also, be aware of toys with attached parts. Babies |
| S - SOUND and music is a very important stimulation | | | | somehow just have a natural knack to remove and |
| source for developing baby senses. Always try to | | | | swallow them. |
| buy a toy able to make a sound or even play some | | | | S - SAFETY is always a prime consideration when |
| tune or music. This is especially important when | | | | buying anything for our infants. Next time when you |
| picking something for 0-3 month olds. | | | | go shopping, check for the Safety Standard mark. |
| U - USEFULNESS or play value. It's a good idea to | | | | Almost all well-known brand names use non-toxic, |
| look for toys that'll give pleasure while still providing | | | | baby-safe construction materials. But do check to |
| the needed baby stimulation. What this means is | | | | make sure. |
| looking for toys encouraging babies to DO | | | | Despite the SUCCESS Selection system's ease of |
| something... thus promoting some form of activity. | | | | use, it is a consistent sound guideline for anxious |
| Too often parents like "passive" toys where their | | | | parents wanting only the best for their baby. |
| child is merely a bored onlooker. | | | | Most parents have little or no trouble spending |
| C - COLORS must be bright and bold for best effect. | | | | money on things for their babies, especially if they |
| Child development experts agree that development | | | | know it's the "right" thing to buy. |
| of visual awareness is crucial for even the youngest | | | | This baby toy selection system makes any such |
| infant. Black and white plush toys or even other | | | | buying experience just a bit easier and ensures your |
| high-contrast color combinations attract the attention | | | | baby gets more development value for money. |