With Christmas fast approaching (within a month or so), parents all over the world are beginning to discover the best toys to gift their children. Given the wide selection of toys available in the market that parents can buy, it is understandable that many feel extremely confused when choosing the most suitable one for their children. The confusion could lead these parents to make the most ill-advised decision related to Christmas gifts, which is to choose the best gift according to their tastes or preferences. It’s a definite “big no,” since children’s preferences are wide and varied relative to adults.
So how can parents make sure kids demand their favorite gifts, too? Well, they should do some research before buying those gifts. They should find out what other people are saying about those toys (assuming the gifts will be in the form of toys), read the seller’s/manufacturer’s product description, prepare lists of the most favorite toys through various sources, etc. The approach can be tedious, but it will really help parents choose the most desirable Christmas gifts. Well, parents will definitely know that these activities are worth doing when they see the happiness on their children’s faces.
In general, there are three important factors to consider before deciding to buy the perfect Christmas gifts for your children, THE “BASE”. BASE is short for Budget, Age, Gender, and Education/Entertainment. The detail of each factor is as follows:
1. Budget – Start with a budget. Some parents don’t want to spend an extravagant amount of cash to get the so-called perfect gifts, while their current financial condition doesn’t really allow them to do so. Well, be realistic! Since most favorite toys usually range from $20 to $50, is it really necessary to buy $200 toys as Christmas gifts? Some will say no to that question, while others will nod their heads. However, if you have the financial ability to do so, go ahead and make your children happier than ever!
2. Age: The age of your children determines the most suitable toys for them. While Lego is an option for kids under 12, some 15-year-olds may prefer Hasbro’s new Nerf Stampede. Therefore, be sure to read the recommended ages indicated by the manufacturer.
3. Sex: The perfect gifts for boys are definitely different from those for the ladies. Parents, don’t be lazy and buy anything that is shown on television without considering the suitability of those gifts for your children. Also keep in mind that as your children get older, the greater the difference will be.
4. Entertainment/Education: Toys should be entertaining, period. Educational toys are good to get, however the order should not be reversed. Entertainment comes first, while education comes second. After all, what good would an educational toy be if children were easily bored and refused to play any more?
Under the guidelines mentioned above, a list is prepared that contains a great idea of the selection of Christmas gifts. It does not include everything, but it will help many parents to choose the most suitable gift for their children. The list is created based on fairly intensive research throughout the network. The sources, among all others, are Toys R People 2010 Fabulous 15, 2010 Toy in the Year Award, The ToyXplosion 20, best selling games on Amazon. com in conjunction with Dream Toys 2010 (issued only by the Toy Retailers Association).