View Full Version : Which are the the best toys to start with?
katie78
26-05-2011, 03:51 PM
Im just going through the process of being registered at the mo but have the disadvantage of being a trained nursery nurse and know about all the fab kinds of toys out there but with a limited budget what are the best kinds of toys to start minding with ??? Hope you can help and give me a good starting point, Thanks :D
breezy
26-05-2011, 04:41 PM
kids here never tire of lego / megablocks etc and happyland stuff. balls of any sort, cardboard boxes and art stuff.
Pixie dust
26-05-2011, 04:57 PM
Keep to the basics. I had a few bits then have added to them as I have gone along depending on the age of the children I have been minding.
miffy
26-05-2011, 05:13 PM
It depends what age group you're working with and I wouldn't buy too much to start off with until you know what work you've got coming in.
Check out toy libraries in your area - you could borrow toys if you need to. Also car boots and charity shops are good hunting grounds for low cost toys.
Miffy xx
onceinabluemoon
26-05-2011, 06:00 PM
Wooden blocks are the most played with toy for children of 6 months to 7 years here (and even my 14 YO will pitch in and build the LOs intricate towers!)
Art and craft stuff
Home made playdough
Open ended stuff rather than things that only have one use
katie78
26-05-2011, 08:34 PM
Thanks thats lovely, its hard knowing how many great toys are out there but i dont have the space or the everlasting budget for them all !! :)
JoJo*
26-05-2011, 10:05 PM
Have a look in net mums, some people give toys away, as long as you collect!:thumbsup:
katie78
27-05-2011, 08:18 AM
Thanks for that i will do :)
miffy
27-05-2011, 08:43 AM
There's always freecycle too if you have a group in your area.
Miffy xx
Start saving all your boxes, kitchen rolls, yoghurt pots etc.
A tea set (if you add real water it will keep them occupied for longer)
Buy glue sticks in bulk - it's always cheaper and you'll get through loads of them!
jumpinjen
27-05-2011, 03:23 PM
car boot sales and NCT sales are really great for picking up well-priced second hand toys that yo can check throroughly before you buy!
Have fun!
i'm banned from the boot sales by my hubby!
jen x