It's time to get kids outside playing, but with which toys?
News 12's consumer reporter Janice Lieberman gives us
The Real Deal.
Parents will spend around $300 a year, per child, on
toys, according to industry insiders. So making that investment count isn't always child's play.
There's nothing like a classic toy, like a ball, to keep your little one
active. But toymakers need to entice you to buy the latest and greatest.
"Active play is better than something that's just going to sit there and
not do anything and spend a lot of money. Now there are toys for every price
point, every budget, especially with outdoor toys. You can spend as little as $10, if you want to go big, you can spend $100. There's something for every
budget," Jackie Cucco, senior editor at the
Toy Insider, says.
The idea is to keep kids outside and away from the screen.
Below are some of the toys for this summer:
BARBIE BUBBLE CAMPER - $19.99
ALL-PRO PASSER - $49.99
4FUN LAWN LAUNCH - $69.99
It's yard sale time, and parents are always selling toys their kids have
outgrown. You can buy toys at a fraction of the
cost. Ask your friends to pass on
what they aren't using anymore. For pricey items and sporting equipment, try
Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Toys can easily be cleaned and brought back to life.
If you have a story idea, question or tip,
click here to reach out to Janice.