Classic Toys for your Toy Room

There are traditional toys without which no toy room could ever be considered complete. Be sure to stock up on these classics—and keep a spare copy of your child’s favorite toy in case it gets broken or lost!

• Balls. If you’re worried about your child throwing it around and breaking something in the toy room, have "indoor balls" that are smaller and made of light weight materials like foam. Balls develop hand eye coordination and are one of the few toys that are more fun when shared (great for play dates).
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• Dolls and stuffed animals. These toys are not only comforting and fun to hug, but are handy for imaginative play. Why not treat your child to a beautiful doll house?
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• Crayons, paper, and other art materials. If you’re worried that your child will scrawl on the walls of your beautifully decorated toy room, buy special "washable" crayons that can be easily wiped off with water.
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• Blocks. Stack them up into cities or kingdoms. With a little imagination your child can also use them in conjunction with toys and dolls.
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• Puzzles. These help develop logic and spatial reasoning…not to mention patience! Choose puzzles that are appropriate for your child’s age and skill, since getting something too complex will only discourage him.