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Should toddlers play with tech toys?


With technology becoming an increasing driving force in this industry, ToyShopUK asks its listers whether young children should be engaging with tech-based toys


“ 40 July


Raquel Bello Carddies


“Of course, as one of the creators of Carddies - our traditional, creative retro toy - I am biased. But Carddies came about very naturally at the instigation of my children, it was not me inflicting the idea on them. They instinctively have always sought a significant amount of creative, imaginative playtime, which is not to say they don’t like a certain amount of screen time. As for most things in life, moderation is key. Toddlers need quiet time and noisy time. They need the chance to explore the world around them, to interact with other people and develop their


imagination and creativity, as well as the ability to entertain themselves. Common sense tells us that excessive screen time, for all of us, toddlers included, can be addictive and ultimately frustrating, as well as alienating us from other people and the world around us.”


Susan Whyman Childhood’s Dream “No one ever learnt how things actually work by pressing a button. There is a lot of the world to explore and basic skills to learn before you need any tech toys.”


Paul Brown Cloud9 “It is good for young children to get the hang of


technology at an early age as they use computers at school from three years upwards. My two year old grandson loves VTech toys and also plays games on an iPad and iPhone(This is time controlled). His favourite toys are still the old traditional ones of push along trains and cars.”


Debra Scanlon Looty Bag From a parent’s perspective up to 20 per cent tech toys in a toy box is enough. Tech toys do have a place as an education tool and for enjoyment as toys but there is so much more like outside play and reading from a hard copy book that is important as well.


Andrew Lord Dress-A-Doll “It is easy for a toddler to get addicted to tech toys if they are not supervised properly so the number of tech toys should be limited to start with. Parents are losing sight of old fashioned traditional toys, but this is where parents love our ragdolls because it is promoting fun and play without being sat behind a screen all day.


Sue Needham Cot ‘N’ Togs “I think they should experience the feel of things, like nice wood and velvety fabrics. They should play with their contemporaries and develop an imagination. There is plenty of time for tech toys once they’ve started school.”


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