A mother's nightmare! A child’s delight!
Toys with a gazillion little pieces are often not top of the list for parents! Who has time to keep it all 
organized? Or to be constantly on guard to keep those pieces out of the mouths of the littlest members of the family? And boy is it annoying when you step on one buried in the carpet!
In my last blog I talked about how the most affordable toy is the one your child plays with the longest. But now you’re in the store seeing thousands of ‘interactive,’ ‘open-ended’ and ‘creative’ toys that your neighborhood toy store sells. So how do you choose, from all of these, that one toy that will most interest your child?
If you’re a parent of kids over the age of four (or, like me, you have fond memories from your own childhood), you probably have a few pieces of Playmobil kicking around. Many parents will come into the store and choose Playmobil as a gift for kids four to six years of age, but did you know that Playmobil is the toy that just...keeps....going?
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Ever wonder what to buy a 7 year old boy for his birthday or which playmat will stimulate your baby's mind long enough to grab a cup of coffee?
Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada is a network of specialty toy retailers and their suppliers working together to provide a superior source of toys within our communities. NETS stores are owned and staffed by people, usually parents themselves, who are passionate about showcasing unique, interesting and quality-made toys.
And now they're here to help you with your toy buying questions! The NETS members from across Canada are going to review toys, provide tips for choosing toys at every age and stage, make buying presents less baffling and give you the inside scoop on what's hot and what's not.
You'll have the tools you need to buy the toys that'll get the most bang for your buck. Happy Shopping!
For all the latest member news go to Neighbourhood Toy Stores Facebook Page.
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