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With the arrival of Christmas increases the consumption of food products, clothing or lottery but also toys.
In fact, it is the time of the year in which more articles of this category are consumed, and so that citizens can do it in a more responsible, reasonable, sustainable and supportive way the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) of the City Council of Cartagena offers a series of tips.
This institution, which depends on the area of ​​government directed by the mayor Carmen Martín del Amor, recommends that we think about it before buying a certain toy, since it is not worth buying any one or giving away the first toy we see on a shelf or the one It seems to be more fashionable.
It will help to think about the child to whom it is addressed, their tastes and hobbies.
From the OMIC of the City of Cartagena offer a series of recommendations to consider before buying Christmas gifts:
The toy must be desired, so asking the little ones or observing their tastes can be a good strategy.
The influence of television is very strong and can be carried away by flashy ads, not by the toy itself.
We must buy safe toys.
To make sure that this is the case, we must look at the labeling and check that the toys meet safety standards.
Among all those that exist, these two are very important:
-The CE symbol, which placed by the manufacturer or importer, tells us that the toy meets the safety requirements of current legislation.
- The age for which the manufacturer considers it appropriate.
Very important those not recommended for those from 0 to 3 years, since the restriction is usually motivated by containing small pieces that can be ingested or inhaled.
Toys should be fun for the child to whom they are addressed, because otherwise they will not have an interest in them and will not use them.
In the same way, they should be appropriate to their personality and age.
You have to think about children and girls, and not us when choosing a toy.
And keep in mind that a withdrawn child will be good socializing games, or for an overactive girl games that help you focus your attention.
It is, in any case, that with our help, they learn to enjoy with the type of activities that each one likes the most.
And do not forget that for every age there is always a suitable toy.
The toy should not be chosen according to whether it is a boy or a girl.
It is true that boys and girls usually ask for different toys, but it is our task to eliminate the stereotypes that we ourselves, and society in general, are instilling in them.
If our children ask us for a toy that, in principle, does not seem proper to their sex, do not worry and let them have fun with it.
Thus, all children will enjoy the benefits of having various toys.
We should not give away many toys at the same time.
The excessive amount of toys will make them despise them.
Not because we have a mountain of toys our sons and daughters will play more or better.
At the same time, we must be careful with the values ​​transmitted by certain toys.
As are those that are based on violent attitudes, sexist, etc.
It does not mean that we should refuse to give them to them, but to know that in the face of our refusal they can idealize them and increase the desire for this type of games.
The simplest toy is full of possibilities.
Currently on the market there are toys so elaborate and so schematized that they leave nothing to the imagination of the boy or girl.
A simple toy increases the possibilities of fun you can have.
Finally, we must bear in mind that the most expensive toy is not better.
They do not understand prices, but fun.
We are faced with a seemingly difficult task that will surely be gratifying for us.
After all, it's for our little ones.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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