A child is dependent on the parents and family to determine what games or toys are appropriate. If we think of toys as a fulfilling learning need then we better select the appropriate toy. Toy stores are sometimes helpful in selecting general age-appropriate toys, but parents must know their own child. As young children develop their sensory motor and visual perceptual growth, appropriate toys may include colorful manipulative toys. For example, squeezable toys, blocks, and large, easily held toys that cannot be swallowed are most useful. As children grow, stuffed toys, building toys, and larger screw-together toys are appropriate. The next step requires smaller blocks that can be stuck together. At some point, books with large letters and colorful pictures are useful. As children mature and start reading, many books are available. Toys that are manipulative or require handling small pieces come into play. Eventually, games and electronic games become more popular and interesting to children. During this entire sequence, children sometimes enjoy cars, dolls, and new toys introduced by the toy manufacturers. As parents, you must ensure that your toy selection fits your child's needs.

It really is odd the way far too many people approach the subject of pool toys for their pool. They do it in a whimsical manner, picking up floating objects such as whiffle ball bats and other assorted toys along the way. The irony, is that a swimming pool is supposed to be as fun as possible and there are a multitude of toys available now designed specifically to do just that.One new development is in permanently inflated floating pool toys that never spring a leak or have to be re inflated. They look and feel just like floating pool toys you may remember from your childhood but are filled with foam and they last so much longer.On the high tech front, remote controlled toys are now old news. The only problem is that far too many people are completely unaware of how many types of floating, remote controlled battery operated toys there are to choose from. Also, the prices on all of these types of electric toys have fallen drastically across the board.There are also just so many water games to choose from including water basketball, polo and football just to name a few. Teens and older preteens just love these types of games when they gather in a group in the pool.There are several reasons why pool toys that were specifically designed to be used in a a pool are the best choice. For instance any household toys that have metal on them can cause a rust stain if they are left on the bottom of the pool. Also, small parts can come off of household toys and become lodged in the pools plumbing or filter system. Also, pool toys that were designed as pool toys are softer and safer for your kids to use.