Avoid giving toys with small parts to children under three. Avoid toys with cords or strings that may strangle infants or young childen. Keep sharp points and edges away from children under age eight. Be particularly careful about choosing a toy for one child when there are children of a variety of ages in the home. Keep toys simple.
Simple toys stimulate a child's imagination and creative play.
The value of a toy is not measured by its price tag. Consider the child's age and developmental stage. Children will be bored with toys that are too easy for them and frustrated with toys that are too difficult. Exposure to books is also important and should be encouraged. Reading is always fun and appropriate for all ages.