Shoppers Gift Guide November 27, 1991. Page 6

Kids’ gifts should foster love oflearning |

fully. : : for a fun gift that will stimulate a younger child, or is not too
4. Is it appropriate for the interest and creativity. Make advanced.
child's age and interests? Look sure the item is not designed for q

ometimes a box
keeps a-child’s inter-
est longer than the

eift inside. Ora child
asks for months for a toy
that’s been advertised on
TV, only to leave it forgotten
by the New Year. These

scenarios are part of most

families’ holidays but they
don't have to be.

Parents want their children to
have fun but increasingly they
also want gifts that foster a love
of learning. Here are some quick
questions to ask before making
gift selections. Following simple
guidelines can make the gift
more meaningful.

1. Will it keep a child’s atten-
tion after the holiday season? No

one wants a gift to end up in the
closet so don’t buy an “in”
present that will fade “out” in a
month. One fad gift in a holiday
season is certainly enough for
any youngster.

Ensure the gift is practical and
useful. Test the product your-
self. Does it keep your interest?

If not, it probably won't holda |

child’s attention either.

2. Is the gift well made? Invest-
ing in a good quality product can
prevent spending money on re-
placements or repairs. Check
with friends or relatives about
their satisfaction with a
product's quality and durability.

3. Is it good value? Shopping
around helps. Remember to
check the quality of each item.
The lowest price 1s not neces-
sarily worth it, so compare care-

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