Report suggests buying young children traditional, hands-on toys in stead of electronics
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Channel: LOCAL 12 · 2018 · News & Politics
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you're making your list and checking it twice -- check the toys! The American Academy of Pediatrics put out an updated clinical report on toys. It suggests traditional, hands-on toys -- not electronic toys -- for young children. The AAP says these toys stimulate imagination and help kids become more creative. They suggest caregivers and parents pick up toys such as puzzles, building blocks and things that force kids to be interactive, especially if children are under the age of 5. The AAP says electronic toys or games should only be played by kids if they are age-appropriate. It's also suggested they play all video or computer games with parental supervision. The AAP says during the past two decades a number of toys have been adapted for mobile devices. They cite bears that can read books aloud, but they caution this may not be a substitute for reading to a child.
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