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I can remember when my kiddos were little and they had so many toys all over the house. I used to hate having to step over the blocks, balls, puzzles, musical toys and more just to get to the couch in the living room or to the dining room table.
And as they got a few years older, it was I want this toy, I want that toy. They were never satisfied with what they had, they always wanted something new and different. Every few months we would have to go through their toys and either donate or sell several of them just to have spare room.
Now that I get to get my grandbabies so much I love to have toys around again. But I do not want my house overflowing the way it was when my kids were small. Just a few small toys would be ideal. But I also don’t want to have to continue buying the next age appropriote toys. That can get expensive fast.
That’s when I decided to look into Sparkbox Toys.
For a monthly fee, you receive a box of toys shipped directly to your home…and when you’re done, you simply return them with free shipping.
You can choose a new box to arrive every 4 weeks or 8 weeks. Every 8 weeks work well for us since my grandkids are only with us about 2 days a week. Since they are not playing with them daily, they do not tire of them as soon.
Sparkbox Toys say, “As a parent, your role is to observe, enhance and augment your child’s playtime experiences! The more you know about yourself, your child’s development and the underlying concepts of play, the more you will be able to enhance your child’s cognitive, emotional, linguistic and physical growth during the developmental years”.
- Work with Sparkbox Toys to select the right toys and use them at the right time
- Be an active and engaged play partner that guides and encourages
- Always leave room for your child’s own method of play to support individual growth
- Offer a diverse group of play partners, varying in age and abilities, so your child can experience a full range of social interaction: patience, empathy, compassion and support
Finding the right toys for the right stage of a child’s development is not easy. But good news .. Sparkbox Toys did this, so you don’t have to. Here is how SPARKBOX chooses their toys.
Here is a little more info from Sparkbox Toys:
Play Value:
They look for toys that teach compelling skills, encourage a child’s involvement, and inspire future learning in manifold ways. The toys withstand the test of time by providing new discoveries and adventures with the natural progression of your child’s development. In addition, the original “Play Time Ideas” for each toy adds even more stimulating, engaging fun for the whole family.
Quality:
Sparkbox Toys chose brands with a reputation for creating high quality, award winning toys delivering on the promise of providing true learning value & quality. Sparkbox Toys brand partners adhere to our mission of using safe & sustainable materials, manufacturing & assembling responsibly.
Variety:
They create the curriculum to ensure a cross-set of different types of toys in each box. Every detail from learning benefits, to age suitability, to material is carefully thought through.
Design:
Toys whose design intentions mirror our own: to educate, to inspire and to engage are chosen. Great toy designs are accessible, emotionally resonant and inherently creative.
Safety:
All toys Sparkbox has selected are tested by the manufacturer and by an independent laboratory. They meet the U.S. consumer product safety commission standards and the U.S. government standards of safety requirements.
- Extensive selection of toys
- Safety certified
- Free shipping
- Cancel anytime
- Fully sanitized
- No late fees
- Selected by experts
- Delivered right to your door
- Wonderful customer service
When my Sparkbox Toys arrived, it was perfect. My 8 month old granddaughter had so much fun playing with the musical toys and the noisy toys. It kept her busy for hours!
Sparkbox Toys is an amazing way for your child to have fun, all while not getting tired of the same old toys day after day!
And what child doesn’t like receiving a package in the mail every month?
Sparkbox Toys believes that all children should have the opportunity to grow through toys. If you’d like to help your old toys find a good home, please send them Sparkbox’s way. They are working on a partnership with Second Chance Toys – a philanthropy that donates toys to underprivileged children. You can send the toys to their office or email them at [email protected] to learn more!
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