Not sure what gift to give the little one in your life? Most kids are animal lovers, which makes gift-giving a little easier. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday or other special occasion, you can never go wrong with farm animal toys.
Why Do Farm Animal Toys Make Great Gifts?
Not only are animal toys fun, but they have many benefits for children. For example:
- Animal toys are educational. They teach children about the diversity of species and behaviors that animals exhibit. They encourage creativity and questions.
- Farm animals spark children’s imagination. Creative and imaginative play is key for healthy development in childhood.
- Animal toys offer comfort. This is especially true with stuffed toys, but any animal toy can help comfort children and give them a sense of security.
- Toys offer stress relief and needed downtime for children.
Gifting animal toys is a wonderful way to contribute to the development and happiness of kids who love farm animals.
What Farm Animal Toy Is Appropriate for Their Age?
Not all farm animal toys are appropriate for every age group. In order to choose the right gift, take the age of the child into account.
Small Children (0-2)
For smaller animal lovers, stick to plush farm animal toys or board books featuring farm animals. Children this age are sometimes learning to copy farm animal sounds and learning the names of each animal. Look for anything visual, without sharp edges or tiny elements. Avoid anything that may have small parts that a small child could swallow.
This farm animal sound maker is perfect for tiny children because it comes in one solid piece, features colorful farm animal illustrations, and makes different animal sounds when tipped over.
Young Children (3-6)
For young children, farm animal figurines are sure to be a hit. This Holstein cow toy, for example, is a beautiful likeness of the real thing that will have your child playing in no time. You can also consider farm animal books or wooden puzzles with fewer pieces.
Older Children (7-18)
Older children who are farm animal lovers might enjoy collecting mini farm animals, like the ones in this Farm Babies TOOB, which includes 12 mini figurines. Or, challenge them with a Plus-Plus kit of blocks that they can build into a cow. There is a huge variety of animal toys out there for this age group.
Adults
Adult farm animal lovers may enjoy realistic sculpted and hand-painted figures for their collection, like this donkey, this Morgan mare, or this piglet toy. Adults may also enjoy more complex farm animal puzzles.
Where Can You Find Quality Farm Animal Toys?
Here at Safari Ltd. we have a wide variety of farm animal toys for children and adults of all ages. Our figurines are carefully sculpted and painted by hand and we work hard to have a variety of quality toys available all year round. Whether you want to buy your farm animal lover a plushie, a puzzle, or a realistic figurine for their collection, you’ll find it on our website.
Sources:
- https://www.thesafariltd.com/collections/safari-ltd-figurines
- https://www.thesafariltd.com/products/toobs-farm-babies-figurines-681204
- https://www.thesafariltd.com/products/safari-farm-holstein-cow-figurines-232629
- https://www.thesafariltd.com/products/animal-sound-maker-tin
- https://www.thesafariltd.com/products/copy-of-70-pc-plus-plus-cow-tub
- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/facts.html
- https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/choosing-right-toys-for-right-age