{"id":602,"date":"2018-11-24T07:25:55","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T07:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/?p=602"},"modified":"2018-11-23T23:31:40","modified_gmt":"2018-11-23T23:31:40","slug":"best-toys-for-siblings-to-share","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/best-toys-for-siblings-to-share\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Are The Best Toys For Siblings To Share?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have two or more kids in the same age group, you know how challenging getting them to share things can be.<\/p>\n

They seem to fight over everything. Toys are the worst closely followed by the TV remote.<\/p>\n

Most parents resort to separate toys for every child. While it\u2019s important for kids to have their own toys, buying every toy in twos is expensive.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there is a way to help your kids get better at sharing: by getting toys that encourage them to play together.<\/p>\n

These include board games, card games and treasure hunts. Outdoor games like tennis and soccer are also great.<\/p>\n

These toys are not only good for your sanity, they teach your kids how to share and will help them bond.<\/p>\n

What to consider when buying Toys for Siblings to Share<\/h2>\n

a. Interactive games<\/h3>\n

Interactive games encourage communication and sharing between siblings. They can actually help lessen sibling rivalry.<\/p>\n

Board and card games are some of the best interactive toys. Most need to be played by at least 2 people, making them perfect for siblings.<\/p>\n

Puzzles and treasure hunts are also good.<\/p>\n

b. Construction toys<\/h3>\n

Look for toys that involve construction. Blocks, plastic or wooden, are great for this.<\/p>\n

This will encourage your kids to build something together. Even if each decides to build their own tower, they are still sort of playing together.<\/p>\n

Some healthy competition is good for bonding and it helps them get used to sharing the same toys.<\/p>\n

c. Pretend play toys<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s a doctor set, a kitchen set or a magic kit, pretend play toys are great for sibling sharing.<\/p>\n

Encourage your kids to role-play with each other. They can play teacher, doctor, storekeeper or explorers.<\/p>\n

d. Outdoor games<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019ve finally had enough of their constant bickering and fighting, keep them busy outdoors with a variety of sibling-friendly games.<\/p>\n

Good ideas include soccer, tennis, treasure hunts and water games.<\/p>\n

These games have the double benefits of ensuring your kids get a healthy dose of physical activity as well as helping them get along.<\/p>\n

e. Fewer solo play toys<\/h3>\n

Solo play is important for kids. Kids also need space to build their independence and learn how to tackle challenges on their own.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t neglect getting them their own toys. But these should not make up the majority of their toy collection.<\/p>\n

Focus more on interactive toys and activities that give kids more opportunities to share and play together.<\/p>\n

On the same note, avoid digital games for younger kids. Nothing sets siblings off against each other more than having to share a game on mummy\u2019s phone.<\/p>\n

The Best Toys for Siblings reviews<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0TOMY 141348 Screwball Scramble-Classic Children’s Preschool Action and Reflex Game<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/a>\n

This table top obstacle course game is just as fun (and challenging) for kids as it is for adults. The aim is to move a small steel ball through a series of slides, hoops, a walkway and other obstacles.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like a Rube Goldberg machine only that you are the one controlling how the ball moves.<\/p>\n

The game is surprisingly challenging even for adults. The 1-minute timer does not make it any easier. It gets nosier the more it counts down, putting more pressure on the player.<\/p>\n

The recommended age range is 5 year and up. It\u2019s best played by two or more players. So it\u2019s perfect for siblings.<\/p>\n

The winner is the one who finishes the game in the shortest time. Kids can play the game repeatedly to try and beat each other\u2019s time and their own times as well.<\/p>\n

The game requires no batteries so they can play for hours on end whether they are home, in the car or out camping.<\/p>\n

Feel free to join your kids for a game or two. But don\u2019t be too confident; it\u2019s harder than it looks.<\/p>\n

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