Years ago I read an article that
noted the average child worldwide has a total of 3 toys as compared to a child
in America who receives on average of 70 new toys each year. This has clearly stuck with me so with Oskar
I have tried to make it a point not to buy him toys but rather use everyday
things to hold his interest and provide some play. Case in point, the only "toy" I
have bought him is a silicon orange pastry brush to help with his teething...
and this was purchased before he was even born.
That is not to say he doesn't
have toys; he has plenty thanks to friends, coworkers, extended family and the
Breuer Family, Martin included… He has received so many great toys from his
German relatives: a stand up balance bike (which he will be able to use in a
few years), a wooden train, finger puppets, bean bags, stuffed animals, wooden rattles,
etc. And to supplement, Martin has purchased
a little red push wagon, a sit on wooden bike (that is still too big, but will
work before the balance bike) and a wooden xylophone all within the past
week. Oskar's toy box has gone from
being just books to overflowing with fun toys.
To be fair, while Martin is
spending his ice cream money on toys, I have been spending mine on gadgets and
tools for the little guy. Behold exhibit
A:
These are the five sippy cups I have bought in the past four months in hopes of
finding one that Oskar will be able to figure out... so far none have really
worked but here's to hoping that changes soon.
I have also spent money on multiple baby carriers (2 ergo babies and a
mobi wrap, which was supplemented by the hiking backpack from Ange) and we now
have three strollers (one for everyday use, one for travel and one for biking/skiing).
I suppose between Martin and I,
Oskar will be well prepared for life; both the fun side and practical side.
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