Dear Mom's Code For Doctors To Choose Toys That Make Children AFFECT

Photo Illustration: Antara

JAKARTA - Child Development Growth Specialist DR. D. Bernie Endyarni Medise, mentioned a number of things parents need to pay attention to when choosing toys or games for children under the age of five (toddlers), one of which can increase physical activity.

"Look at the security side, it is adjusted to the development stages of the child and if possible to improve his physical activity and skills," Bernie said, quoted from Antara, Sunday, January 15.

Furthermore, parents should pay attention to the size of the toy and choose something that is not too small because toddlers tend to put objects in their mouths so they are at risk of strangling. Instead, choose a strong toy so that the parts are not easily separated, such as being pulled or played.

"Make sure all the parts are inseparable, make sure the toys for example to be squeezed are large enough, if a safe mouth is inserted," said Bernie.

Next, pay attention to the shape of the toy and make sure it is not pointed so that it can endanger children or be made of plastic that is easy to become small pieces that are dangerous for children.

Materials must also be safe, as well as the mechanical parts that must not be harmful when they are being used. Especially for voice toys make sure the resulting sound is safe.

According to Bernie, for children aged zero to six months, there is a choice of game available and does not even require tools such as playing ciluka.

"The aspect taught to see, observe, our auditors train, make children turn and this increases binding. In addition, it can also reflect, usually children are very happy to see their faces," he said.

In children aged seven to 12 months, parents can choose toys with light to train visual abilities, ring stacking to train concepts of size, color and shape or hand dolls.

Meanwhile, for children one to year, the choice of toys can be a simple puzzle with a large size, easy to hold and place for children. In addition, the game of doodles with paper capital and cryptons to help introduce colors, teaches children to make shapes.

"We actually recommend playing household appliances, so you don't have to buy expensive toys, use those at home, such as spoons, plates (not those that break easily)," said Bernie.

He added that playing is a form of stimulation that parents can use not only for growth but also for children's development and behavior. According to him, parental assistance is important in playing and choosing children's toys as well as bonding with children.