Free Toddler Games & Toys
It is easier than it might seem to give your child free toddler games and toys. In spite of what Toys R Us might tell you, it's not necessary to spend a fortune to keep your little one amused at playtime. There are 3 types of free toddler games and toys -
1. Special Offer / Borrowed Games & ToysBOGOF
Shop wisely and choose Buy One Get One Free offers. Buying a birthday present for another toddler? Bingo! You get a free game or toy for your little one...or just buy 2 small items instead of one big toy or game. Of course the right BOGOF deal may not be on near the time of the birthday, so plan ahead. Keep your eyes open all year round for good deals, and grab them while you can. FreecycleThis is a website where you can give and get unwanted items completely free of charge. It is worldwide, but operates on a local basis - you join the group in your area. Give away that water butt that you never use and just clutters up the garden – the following week you get a bag of jigsaw puzzles just right for your toddler. Visit www.freecycle.org for more information. Toy LibrariesToy libraries operate on the same principle as book libraries, and are a great way to get free toddler games. Young children tend to play with one game or toy repeatedly for a time, then get bored of it. They do not necessarily need to keep them.Visit your local general library to find out if there is a toy library near you. Swap With FriendsIf a toy library is not available or too inconvenient, why not set up your own arrangement with a friend? Both children get a new toy for a while. Use swapping with friends to explain to the older toddler the concept of sharing (although s/he may still be too young to accept this). There is no harm in trying this idea out with toys and games that your child is not overly attached to. Avoid swapping games with small parts than get lost easily. 2. Games That Need No New Resources
Toddlers can get as much pleasure out of a cardboard box as the latest battery-operated bank balance drainer. Go to the
Toddler Activities
section, which has a range of original cost-free games that your toddler will love - and find out how this kitchen timer can be used in a fun game.
3. Homemade ToysAs toddlers develop, so does their imagination. You don't need an art degree or expensive materials to create toys that young children want to play with over and over again.It is also easy to get them involved in making their own toys. How about:
The great thing about giving free toddler games and toys is that it stretches not just the toddler's imagination, but yours. You will start to pick up play ideas from everyday objects around you - and save even more in the process. Return from Free Toddler Games & Toys to Toddler Toys
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