TOY LIBRARY

It's a great idea. Kids need lots of learning stimulation and a lot of that comes through play. unfortunateley we dont all have the money to be able to provide our kids with a large variety of toys.

Day cares are great for providing extra stimulation for only children but they can be expensive.

For people who dont have a toy library in their area; Putting toys away and swapping them adds intrest to your child as they forget about the toys they had. Items around the house are just as imprtant for children as they learn by imitating so pots and pans with spoons and plastic kitchen containers are great even a bottle with rice in it is a fantastic shaker. Just think what would be safe for a baby to play with but still interesting, colours, shapes, sounds and textures are all key to success children dont need the most expensive toys to entertain, satisfy or educate them.

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I love my local toy library.  We have a group of regulars who meet there once a week for a gossip whilst our little ones play.

Also a great help when choosing christmas/birthday presents for your child!

Hi Matey,

I am a big fan of toy libraries. . . They are great, sadly though they are getting less and less because they are not popular as too many parents fear germs etc. . .  I for one USE THEM and I also clean them and return any toys in great condition. Toy Libraries save you heaps of money in the long term . .

Thanks for a great article . .

Cheers Kellz

Thanks Dee,

There should be a toy library near you, i hope there is.  It is such a great way to save some money! just look up toy libraries victoria on the net.

Great advice Angie. Will check to see if we have one here. Awesome idea!

Dee

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these are great. we have one tuesday morning at our library. i personally havent used one for hte fact i am lazy and always forgot.

lovely article

Great advice, Im lucky to have several toy libraries near us and its great, cos as you said they get bored with toys so quickly, its also a good way of testing toys out before deciding if its worth buying one! Em x

Great advice and playgroup associations run toy librarys as well down here in tassie and often will drive around in their vans to the community centres and let u borrow toys if you are a member of playgroup..

xx cazza