Babies and Toys
Parents would spend any amount of money to buy a toy for their child if the label says it’ll make their child smarter. So, that leaves us to think again how far true it is that developmental toys are able to make your child smarter. Does it really? Seems that experts are not convinced. US neuroscientist John Bruer, author of The Myth Of The First Three Years, believes that babies simply need normal life experiences; and not fancy toys with flashing lights and sounds.
Dr John Hall fromthe Faculty of Education at Glasgow University agrees, saying, “Any stimulating human environment will be sufficient for normal infant development.” So, if toys cant make babies smart, what can? Studies suggest that brains are shaped by experience and genetics.
Try talking to your children and encourage them to explore the world, as these are the things that matter more than any toy. Just enjoy his childhood, watching him grow and stop worrying. He’ll learn ![]()