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Toys have ceased to be the simple contraptions, or elementary games of yore that stimulated the imagination in children. They have now morphed into flashy, digital gadgets. But are these toys doing more harm than good to childrenIn a report published online this month in the peer-reviewed Pediatrics , experts opine that the best toys for a child are those that foster play between a caregiver and child. It has warned families against using digital gadgets as a replacement to traditional toys and games.The report, titled “Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era”, is authored by Aleeya Healey, Alan Mendelsohn and the Council On Early Childhood. It focusses on toys for infants and up to those who have recently started school.
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