Toys for Active Kids

Essential Tips in choosing the right Toys

Toys help to encourage your child in active play and motivate movements.  If you will be looking for toys for a school age kids make physical activity your priority.  Most parents are having issues on child obesity which are sometimes cause by toys that keeps the kids to stay inside the house. It is important to provide your kids’ outdoor toys that will help them develop balance, coordination, strength and agility.  Their behavioral and intellectual development also gets a boost when they are solving problems or exploring new things by using their imagination and plotting to build secret den where they can socialize and play.
When choosing toys for active children you have to make sure that all outdoor toys are independently tested for misuse, stability and material strength.  Always go for the safety of your kids.

Look for long term outdoor toys that can be added or can be expanded as your child grows.  And it can be cost effective. Like climbing frames that you can extend as your kid grows taller, the frame can grow with them and you can add accessories that can make it even more fun.

Choose outdoor toys that will last longer, kid are very active so you need to provide toys that are durable and can withstand a rough and tough play.  So take care in choosing toys which are made of long lasting materials.  Steel outdoor toys are the best in terms of durability, wooden type of swing, climbing frames will depend on the composition of the wood used.   With regard to plastic outdoor toys always check of the thickness and durability of the plastic.

Here are some toys that I can suggest for active play:
Swings should be strong and tubular steel frame, which can be adapted as your kids grow.  For smaller children choose the one with high backed seat for the child safety.
Climbing frames should be sturdy and can also be adapted as the kids grow.
Slides are well loved by kids, choose a molded plastic treads and make sure the slide has grips and safety handrails.

Sandpits is a bit messy but fun for kids. Make sure you keep it well away from the house unless you wanted your house fully messed up with sand.
Sit and ride toys are great choice because kids love to bomb around on activity toys.
Keeping your kids active requires a bit of research and imagination.  Pick toys that is safe yet fun for kids.