Toy Buying Decisions

Toy buying decisions come down to a short chain of questions: what the child is ready for, what they will still play with in six months, and what the money buys in play time rather than shelf space. This category collects the guides that walk through those decisions in order. Start with how to choose a toy in ten minutes for the decision framework, then use the eight comparison criteria when two options are close. If you already have a shortlist, the age-by-age guide will tell you whether the child is ready for it yet.