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Buying Diwali gifts for kids? Keep these 5 things in consideration

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 19, 2022, 23:42 IST
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​How to choose the right gift for your child?

The festive season is a joyful and exciting time for children. Scrumptious food and sweets, visiting near and dear ones and receiving gifts, are a few things that children look forward to during this time. Parents, on the other hand, have the big task of choosing the right kind of gifts for their child and ensuring they are happy with their gifts, which is a tricky challenge. With the festive season around the corner here are a few tips to be mindful when choosing gifts for your children.

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​Picking a gift that best suits a child’s personality

Every child is different, hence it is important to know what their likes and dislikes are before choosing the gift. Children could interpret gifts as indicators of how others perceive them, so this is an excellent chance for you to pick a gift based on the personality of your child. If a child is inquisitive – try and get something that helps master their deductive skills. Like a game of Cluedo!

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​Recognize your child's talents and areas of interest

Dr. Wilona Annunciation, MD, Consultant Psychiatrist & Founder, CATALYSTS says, “A good way to choose a gift is to understand what interests the child, what the child can do (their abilities) and what they really enjoy. This formula works every time you are thinking of choosing a gift for your child. If your child is interested in arts and crafts, Play-Doh is a good choice for them to boost their creativity, or if your child likes toys that are action-filled, a NERF blaster will thrill them!”

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​Choose age appropriate toys

All toys and games are not merely for entertainment, they spark a child's imagination and excite their senses, assisting in their learning and development. Children like it when they are treated according to their age and thus they should be given age appropriate toys and games. The Monopoly Junior Peppa Pig edition is a great gift for a child 5 years and above. It helps them to practice math skills and is a great introduction to the fun world of board games.


Also Read: How to stop your toddler from hitting others

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​Indulge your child in something creative

A way to cultivate hobbies during festive break and vacations is by gifting a child something that helps to build various skills like motor skills, cognitive skills and social skills and at the same time make the process of learning enjoyable and fun.

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​A gift that creates memories

A gift that creates memories Festivals with family and friends are all about creating a lifetime of memories. These are the times that young children will remember and cherish years later! Laughing, enjoying, playing, winning, celebrating with games like the Classic Monopoly, Game of Life Monopoly Deal card game, Cluedo are a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends and boost your child’s imagination, confidence and social skills while having fun!

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