Just like any parents, we sometimes over indulge our kids with toys. Even then, there are some principles that I hold fast when buying toys. Firstly, toy guns/weapons and toys which promote violence will never enter my home. Secondly, the toys should preferably do as little as possible. Let me give you an example, toy trains that blink and woot and move on its track is not a good toy for me (but we have at least 5 train sets at home. Talking about ideals vs reality). The toys that I would happily dig deep into my pocket are those simple toys that promote creativity and imagination like building blocks, play dough, paint etc. If the toy is gender neutral, so much the better!
So the picture above is one of my "Mommy-approved" toys. Musical instruments.
The vibrant colours make me so happy! My baby took them out one by one, shook them, banged them on the floor, tasted them and listened to the different sounds they made. We sang songs accompanied with different instruments and had a great time!
I always love music. And I thank my parents for sending me to piano classes. Even though I'm not a musician (
faaaaaaar from it), I learn to express myself through this creative means. Likewise for my children, I hope that surrounding them with music and making musical instruments available will encourage them to appreciate this art form.
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