Children's toys are very diverse, but a doll always takes the central place in the life of any baby. And, as psychologists say, for good reason. Indeed, with its help, the little one masters the basic skills of self-service, reproduces the actions of the people around him, develops speech and motor skills. What else can this ordinary toy teach your child?
For some reason, many parents are sure that playing with dolls is an exclusively girly entertainment. We are in a hurry to calm down shocked dads, whose two-year-old sons are happy to ride baby carriages. There is nothing alarming and, moreover, reprehensible here. Every kid needs to learn the norms and rules of human relations, so do not deprive the boys of playing with babies. And we will tell you about their benefits further.
What can a doll teach?
- At an early age, she replaces peers and prepares your sibling for future contact with them. In kindergarten, he gradually moves from solo interaction with a baby doll to full-fledged role-playing games with classmates.
- Dressing and undressing toys is especially fun for children. They remember the order in which to wear panties, tights, socks, outerwear. They also learn how to fasten buttons, press rivets, interact with the zipper. They then apply all these skills in real life.
- It helps your little one to replenish vocabulary with new words. He remembers the names of various parts of the body (arms, legs, tummy) and face (eyes, nose, mouth and ears). With the help of the pupa, a variety of actions are demonstrated: swimming, running, jumping, lying down, so that the children understand the meaning of the verbs.
- A one and a half year old child, playing with a rubber beauty, learns to properly hold and use objects such as bottles, spoons, plates, mugs and forks. He also learns the first hygiene skills: combing hair, washing pens, using a toothbrush, interacting with a pot.
- The girl, swaddling her baby doll and singing lullabies to him, tries on the main female role - mothers. Only with a doll can you play the psychologically important “Daughters-Mothers” activity, which forms the experience of family relationships, develops responsibility, care and kindness.
- Through manipulation of the baby doll, some parents prepare their daughter or son for the appearance of a younger brother or sister in their life. After all, the doll can be fed, changed and rocked, especially since today there are special diapers for this, and tiny clothes, and many other things.
- Additional doll accessories allow children to better navigate the adult world. Toy kitchens help girls become even more like their mothers, and a "boiling" kettle and "soup" pot are safe, unlike real ones.
- The baby can tell her beloved Katka or Masha about her mood, share her failures and joys, replay disturbing situations, ending them on a positive note. It helps children get away from anxiety and negative emotions.
Choosing a doll - the necessary parameters
Near the shelves with children's goods, not only the children, but also the parents sometimes have their eyes wide open. When purchasing a plastic beauty, you need to remember that the wrong choice can harm your child.
Basic requirements for a doll (for a kid up to 5 years old):
- childish (without hints of sexuality) appearance, correct body proportions;
- the materials from which the toy is made must be natural, safe for the crumbs;
- lack of sharp corners, small detachable parts;
- strong hair that will not fall out after the actions of small hairdressers;
- facial expressions should not be too bright so that the baby himself can think out various feelings;
- ease of changing wardrobe.
You can choose a doll, see prices, read the reviews in the online store obsheterstvo.ru -
or in the babadu.ru store –
It is absolutely impossible to imagine a happy childhood without dolls - they are invented to help kids grow up. Remember that it is absolutely not important for a child whether a toy is cheap or expensive. The most important thing is that it should be interesting, pleasant to look at and safe. A correctly chosen doll will certainly become the girl's best friend, her constant playmate.
