This holiday season many families will be looking for the perfect toy for their children. They want to find the bestselling or most interesting item on the market. Most importantly, they want to find the toy that their children actually want. So how do you know what is the item that your child really wants to get? There is no one perfect way to do it other than obviously asking them and if they are younger you don't want them to know that you are Santa. So you will need to find indirect but reliable methods of knowing what your kids want. Here are suggestions that will help you get it right this Christmas.
The best way is by what you already know about your children. All the best experts say that you are better at giving gifts to those closest to rather than mere acquaintances and strangers. The fact that you have seen your child grow up and observed them over a long period of time should give you a general idea of what are their preferences and what they would like to receive their gifts. In essence trust your gut about your children. You will find yourself surprised about how accurate the choice will be.
Something else you can do is look at what their friends have and want. This is the next best thing to asking them directly. The thing is that young children will often as a group share similar interests especially if they are friends. You should talk with the parents of your children's friends and ask them directly. It should help give you a clear picture of not only what children in general seem to be wanting this holiday but also what your child has just become aware as a possible gift. This principle also leads to another great suggestion.
You should look at the same toy commercials that your children are watching. Really, what forms your children's decisions about what toys they want? The answer is what they see other kids are playing with and what they see on TV. Taking a couple of minute to watch some toy commercials can give you as much information about what your children want as the best consumer research. Especially focus on their favorite channels. Your child probably likes watching Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network. Of course some shows such as one the Disney show are so popular that your kids will likely want their merchandise.
The next thing to be aware of is that the most expensive toy is not always the one that your children may want. This has been made apparent by such toys as the hula hoop, radio flyer wagon, and other famous toys. The point is if it is something that they will enjoy playing with they will feel like that is something worthwhile. A perfect example is the Zhu Zhu pet. At first glance you wouldn't think that it is much. It was only $10 originally and it can do less than a tickle me Elmo. However the toy met a need that the best business analysts could not predict.
Something special that you can do for your children is to have them get a letter from Santa. This is a great way to help reaffirm their belief in Santa. All you have to do is look for online vendors that can do the service for a reasonable price. Some go as far as even letting you choose different templates and customizing the letter with what your children wanted for Christmas.
The magnificent Zhu Zhu Pets Princess Castle
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