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Parents find it extremely difficult to get their kid's attention when they are hooked to an electronic device. Molly, a mother of three-year-old Millie complains that her daughter is getting addicted to mobile devices. 'First, she used to play on my phone; now she keeps asking for phones from total strangers and demanding a brand new phone for her next birthday. It has become hard for us to get her out of the house.'
Now recently Molly has bought an outdoor toy and as she installed it on the front porch and Millie is showing interest in that small slide and swing set. Not only for Molly but for as many as 75% of U.S.A parents who have bought Outdoor toys and gadgets taking their kids out has become easier than ever. They are already observing a considerable change of attitude in their tots. Outdoor toys are proved to be a great distraction to toddlers and kids. Psychologists say kids will never voluntarily leave their comfort zone, so it takes a great deal of effort and planning to make kids step outside. Something as adventurous as a swing and slide sets can be a constant source of adventure and enjoyment and this can convince kids to come out and play.
Perks of Outdoor Toys
- Children can experiment with their acrobatic skills hanging from different positions. By doing so blood circulation increases and they get benefits of much-needed exercise in the electronic world where button pressing is the most exercise our bodies receives.
- Kids communicate with peers. Social skills which are a decreasing remarkably among kids get a boost with these pleasurable sets. Children lose their coyness and other inhibitions when they play with other kids; when they swing and jump. They make friends along the way and develop connections with others.
- Outdoor play times can help kids to overcome phobias.
- The main advantages of outdoor toys are that these help to sharpen children imagination. Kids are likely to make up different stories around them, and they enact characters from their make-believe world.
Types of Outdoor Toys
- Swing Sets: kids enjoy swings from a very early age. The swing motion gives them a sense of flying through the air, which is enjoyable and let their imagination grow. Parents can get these swing sets in metal, wood, and plastic, and these are available in various colors to appeal to different ages and genders.
- Slides: Zigzagging and curvy, straight and vertical, one can get them in different designs and colors and especially custom-made for young and older children.
- See-saws: This aids kids to appreciate the idea of partnership and how to make a balance by giving and taking.
- Climbing Frames: Kids will experience adventure and eagerness on these outdoor toys. Kids love swinging upside down and to test their elasticity over the bars.
- Trampolines: Kids love jumping up and down on these springs and get excited about heights they can reach. These toys are great ice-breakers and help kids to open up; especially recommended for shy kids.
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