How to choose the right toys for a 4 year old boy
If you want to make sure you buy toys that your boy will understand, enjoy, and benefit from, there are a few considerations.
Think of it like age restrictions on movies. Some things are not meant for children because they are not emotionally or intellectually developed enough to process certain topics. The same thing happens with toys.
Toys are designed to stimulate a child's development, so it is important that they are suitable for your child's age range. This does not mean that all children progress at the same rate. Only you can determine what is appropriate for your child.
Consultation for parents What toys do children 4-5 years old need?
Consultations for parents
“What toys do children 4-5 years old need”
Every parent is confident that he knows what his child needs. By what criteria do we choose and buy toys? A small survey showed: we are guided by anything - price, the desire of the child, our own preferences, but not by considerations of didactic usefulness.
Toys can be soft, plastic, porcelain, wooden, rubber, mechanical, electrified, musical, waterfowl, etc., etc. - everyone knows this. But toys can also be educational, educational, entertaining, and healing.
And in this order, and not the generally accepted one, when entertainment is in the foreground.
Every child should have a toy with which he can complain, scold and punish, pity and comfort. She is the one who will help him overcome the fear of loneliness when his parents go somewhere, the fear of the dark, when the lights turn off and he needs to fall asleep, but not alone, but with a toy friend. Sometimes people get angry with them, they are punished and even broken, thrown into a far corner, but they are remembered in moments of childhood grief, taken out of the corner, repaired, worn out eyes and lips are painted on, new outfits are sewn, ears and tails are sewn on.
It is difficult to imagine that a child can experience such an attitude towards a robot - a transformer, a Dandy toy, a soaring plane, a roaring car.
Little boys and girls are more likely to choose a Barbie, a Teddy Bear, a kitten, a bunny as a “girlfriend,” that is, a creature that is very human-like, close and understandable to him. Therefore, having learned about a child’s cherished dream to have this or that toy, first think about whether he needs it.
Undoubtedly, a child should have a certain set of toys that contribute to the development of his sensory perception, thinking, and horizons, allowing him to play out real and fairy-tale situations and imitate adults.
Toys from real life.
A doll family (maybe a family of animals), a dollhouse, furniture, dishes, cars, a boat, a cash register, scales, medical and hairdressing supplies, watches, washing machines, stoves, televisions, crayons and a board, abacus, musical instruments, railroads , telephone, etc.
Toys that help “throw out” aggression.
Toy soldiers, guns, balls, inflatable bags, pillows, rubber toys, jump ropes, skittles, as well as throwing darts, etc.
Toys for the development of creative imagination and self-expression.
Cubes, nesting dolls, pyramids, construction sets, alphabet books, board games, cut-out pictures or postcards, plasticine paints, mosaics, needlework kits, threads, pieces of fabric, paper for appliques, glue, etc.
When buying toys, use a simple rule: toys should be selected, not collected!
Toys, as adults imagine them, are no good from a child’s point of view. Great automatic and semi-automatic fully assembled toys cannot satisfy a child's creative and emotional needs. A child needs toys on which he can practice and polish the basic necessary character traits. Automatic toys are completely unsuitable for this.
By the age of four
Role-playing becomes the child's main activity. The content of the game becomes more complicated, many toys become unnecessary, because... Children's imagination is capable of turning concrete objects into imaginary ones. So, a pencil can become a magic wand, green leaves can become money, and ornaments drawn on paper can become carpets in a doll’s apartment. That is why at this age, the greatest benefit to a child will come not from expensive and useless toys, but from functional ones, even if they are made by hand.
By the age of five
large toys gradually cease to occupy the child and move from the play area to chairs, beds, and cabinets. But sets of little animals, soldiers, and doll families capture the child’s interest and emotions. There is a greater opportunity to play different options with the same toys; Children develop fantasy and imagination, thinking ceases to be concrete, and the emotional world is enriched.
In the future, the child himself will take an “inventory” of his toys. Never force your child to throw away broken or outdated toys! For him, these are symbols of his development; each is associated with positive emotions and experiences. These are his childhood memories, these are his friends. It is much more psychologically environmentally friendly to repair them and give them to other children, to give to a kindergarten, to a child who is unlucky and his parents do not buy him toys.
At school age
children learn to play without toys. They are increasingly beginning to enjoy outdoor games with their peers using balls, jump ropes, shards, knives, etc. In games, a child learns to win and lose, obey rules, recognize another child's win, communicate and work together with adults and peers.
Remember that everything except your favorite toy must be changed and updated periodically. If you notice that your baby does not pick up a toy for a long time, it means that he simply does not need it now. Hide it away, and after a while, its appearance will arouse new emotional or cognitive interest in the child.
And one more piece of advice. Don't take your child too often to a toy store with lots of tempting but very expensive toys. How many tears and sufferings of the kids saw the newfangled dolls, cars and animals sitting on the counters! These experiences, when a child cannot get what he really wants, he does not need at all. Only when you yourself are ready to give your child joy, take him to the store and make him a holiday.
Children's toys should be different - this is undeniable. The child is in society, communicates with children who have purchased dolls, cars, etc. You cannot limit yourself to homemade products. The child will feel uncomfortable. In addition, it’s not so bad if he has one or two negative heroes in his arsenal on whom he can throw out the negativity. But it’s also not a good idea to get too carried away with such toys.
And one more thing: there shouldn’t be too many toys. Even if the nursery is littered with stacked elephants, railroads, and dolls, the child will convince you that there is nothing to play with. And he wants a new railway (doll, elephant, construction set). And besides, a large number of objects in front of the eyes prevents the child from concentrating - he grabs one thing or another, making it difficult to play.
There is a saying: “You can’t play with toys all your life.” This is true, but you must admit, adults, how sometimes it’s nice to receive a funny souvenir from a nice person! Give your children joy not only on their birthdays, but also just because they are in a good mood.
The main stages of development of children aged 4 years
By age 4, your son should be able to:
- Physical Skills: Jumping, balancing on one leg, walking up and down, hitting, throwing and catching a ball, walking backwards.
- Communication: understand simple grammar, speak in sentences of five or more words, communicate coherently, tell stories.
- Fine motor skills: use scissors, copy letters and shapes, draw a person with at least two body parts.
- Cognitive Skills: Identify colors, understand counting and identify even multiple numbers, have a point of view and follow three-part instructions.
- Emotional skills: Want to try new things, play with other children, pretend to be parents, negotiate, have a sense of independence and identity.
Types of toys for a 4 year old child
Generally speaking, toys that fit into the developmental stages listed above will also suit your son. You shouldn't give him anything too challenging, physically or mentally. At the same time, something too simple can quickly get boring for him.
Age-appropriate toys include:
- Practical toys: like Play-Doh, puzzles, dolls, building blocks and car or train sets.
- Simple board games: Although 4-year-olds are capable of playing well, they have not yet fully learned strategy or playing by the rules. Simple games are a great way to teach them cooperation and taking turns.
- Creative Toys: Basic art supplies and children's musical instruments are suitable for 4-year-old children. They will also develop fine motor skills and self-confidence.
- Mobility toys: These are always fun, especially for boys. Just make sure you take reasonable precautions, such as providing supervision and protective equipment.
- Popular toys: it's not just costumes. Anything that sparks your child's imagination (like figurines or props) will be made.
- Adventure, outdoor or sports toys: Boys this age have a lot of energy, so anything that keeps them active is great. If sports aren't their option, toys that allow them to explore will also be a hit.
Features of development of boys 4-5 years old
Boys aged 4-5 years old have a significant increase in physical capabilities. Their coordination of movements improves, independence and confidence in actions appear.
Children of this age feel the need to constantly move. Motor skills continue to develop: 5-year-old boys become more dexterous and faster. The pace of children's physical development does not change significantly.
On average, the baby grows by 5-7 cm and gains about 2 kg per year. All organs and systems of the child increase. The height of a four-year-old boy varies between 98.3-105.5 cm, and weight - 15.1-17.8 kg. In four-year-old boys, mental processes are actively developing and improving: attention, memory, perception.
Children develop strong-willed qualities. Visual-figurative thinking dominates. Therefore, all actions are experimental and practical in nature. Closer to the age of five, thinking becomes generalized and transforms into verbal and logical thinking.
By the age of four, genetic characteristics begin to appear: with short parents, the child also has below average height.
The best educational toys for boys 4 years old
Excavator Double Eagle
The toy is great for imaginative play and will develop your child's sense of spatial reasoning and coordination.
This toy offers a lot of entertainment value. It comes with a functional and realistic double action lever and scooping bucket. The bucket rotates.
Its wheels are designed with extra grip for safety and this living toy can be used to dig out dirt, sand and even snow.
Stamp set
This art set includes eight different dinosaur stamps, two ink pads (red and blue), and five colored pencils. This is a surefire way to promote your boy's creativity. What's even better is that these stamps help develop fine motor skills.
The ink is washable so you don't have to worry about a mess, and everything in the set fits into a convenient storage box.
Giant Jumbo Building Blocks
Who would have thought that cardboard toys would sell so well these days? You'll be surprised how innovative this simple idea is. This is such a fun way to get your 4 year old to play actively.
Yes, there is nothing special here. These are giant cardboard blocks that can be used to build whatever your son's heart desires.
The set contains 40 colorful corrugated cardboard blocks in three different sizes. This product has a 100% quality guarantee.
Designer in a suitcase Bristle Blocks
Typically people lean towards Lego (see below), but these blocks are another classic option. The set includes 50 colorful bricks and a convenient carrying case that can lay flat and be used as a base.
This is a more affordable option compared to more well-known brands.
LEGO Juniors City - Central Airport
You didn't think I'd exclude Lego from this list, did you? Lego is legendary and for good reason. While you can save money by purchasing alternative brands for your bricks, their play sets are one of a kind and worth the investment.
This set of airport toys is sure to captivate your little boy. It has a lot of detail and will keep them busy for years. The set includes a functional conveyor belt, two planes, five character figures and a total of 376 pieces.
LEGO Star Wars Starfighter construction set
One more Lego and then I'll stop, I promise. I couldn't resist adding this Star Wars Starfighter. Boys - regardless of whether they are fans of the brand - will have a great time with this.
It comes with 62 pieces and includes two characters - the pilot and the beloved C-3PO. This set also includes a study guide to help you better understand the importance of such toys, as well as steps you can take to give your son the best experience.
It is age appropriate for 4 year old boys, but adults can have fun too.
Superhero PlayMonster
Superhero Buddy is described as a cross between an action figure and a stuffed doll to develop your child's imagination and emotional abilities. This 40cm action figure comes with a matching cape and mask for your son.
This toy has won the 2021 TOTY Doll of the Year title.
Inflatable trampoline JUMP-O-LENE
Adults dream about having bouncy houses in their backyards just as much as kids do. They are colorful, exciting and get your blood pumping. What a fun way to keep your child active.
This model takes up a bit of space, but if you have the space, consider it. It has mesh walls to keep your little one safe and is made of puncture-resistant material.
It is anchored to keep it strong. The trampoline includes a house, heavy-duty blower, repair kit, and storage bag. It can hold up to 113kg
Football goal Yoheha
If basketball isn't your thing, why not settle for some good old football? Like many of the other toys on this list, I think the soccer ball is underrated. It keeps kids fit and develops their coordination and motor skills, among other things.
This set has everything you need for outdoor play. The gates are colorful and easy to set up or take down, and the height of the net can be adjusted. It includes a goal post, one ball and a pump.
Tool set "Polesie"
I'm impressed with this set of toys. It's fantastic for imaginative play and works on your child's concentration and cognitive abilities.
The size of the set is what surprised me. It contains a whopping 68 realistic and functional parts. It includes an array of nuts and screws, a hammer, a saw and an electronic drill. Batteries for the drill are included.
This workbench and all its parts fit into a carrying case. Your little worker will be on the go in no time. Instructions included.
Wooden tool set Lucy&Leo
All boys love tool boxes, right? Now you can keep your little one away from daddy by getting his own adorable set.
This set contains 43 wood tools, including a hammer, wrench, screwdriver, saw, nuts and bolts, and even a sweet little ruler. They all come in a convenient wooden storage box to save you space when it comes to toy collection time.
Each piece is made from durable linden and pine wood and is considered safe for children.
Tomik building blocks
In this modern age, wooden toys have become significantly undervalued, so here is another option. This set has 100 pieces, in four different colors and with nine different shapes. The blocks are durable yet lightweight and safe for children to play with.
Building with these blocks can inspire imagination while also developing coordination and motor skills. The toy also comes with a 100 percent quality guarantee. Tomik is a well-known brand for a reason—you probably won't regret this option.
Set of musical instruments IBaseToy
Music is important for children, so if you can say goodbye to peace and quiet for even a short time, it's a great choice for development.
This toy helps develop their motor skills, rhythm and confidence. The set includes a xylophone, maracas, shakers, tambourine, drum and much more. There are 23 pieces in total, so your boy won't get bored easily.
It also includes a backpack that fits everything snugly.
Toy tent “LET'S PLAY TOGETHER”
My friend's son has a tent that he loves with all his heart. I feel like when he crawls into it, it's like he's entering a whole new world. Tents are excellent tools for free play.
The design of this tent is wonderful and will attract the attention of a 4 year old boy. If your son is going through his space phase, this tent will be a big hit.
It's easy to set up, waterproof and can fit up to three kids at a time. There is also a full satisfaction guarantee.
Wind Up Chatter Teeth Wind Up Toy
They are so simple and funny, but funny at the same time. Wind up this toy and watch them do a funny dance.
It all makes no sense, but I have seen first hand how much fun they are for little boys. The bonus here is that they are super affordable.
Floating airport for bath
I really like the idea of this toy set. It adds a whole new level to the bath by being innovative and creative. Foam building blocks are taken to the next level here with these floating little pieces.
As if seeing this float wasn't fun enough, you can design it any way you like. The blocks will even stick to the walls when they are wet.
Your son can learn more about geometry, patterns, and cause-and-effect relationships. They are also mildew resistant, which is important for bath toys.
What toys will be interesting and useful for a child?
At the age of 4-5 years, a child should be prepared for school. Boys during this period are hyperactive. It is necessary to develop their perseverance, fine motor skills and the ability to concentrate while performing a task. You should also focus on improving logic, thinking, and imagination.
Suitable educational toys for a 4 year old boy:
- designers;
- puzzles;
- interactive games;
- creative kits;
- Board games;
- radio controlled cars;
- synthesizer;
- twister;
- Railway;
- auto track;
- sports section.
It is better to choose toys in stores. Before purchasing, you should check for a certificate. This document is a confirmation of product quality.
Construction sets and puzzles
The constructor is an interesting and useful toy. It promotes the development of fine motor skills, engineering thinking, and imagination. It is recommended to use Lego. Such products are produced in different series: pirates, knights, robots, city.
You can create any designs from the parts of the kit, not limited to the instructions or the manufacturer’s diagram. This activity is interesting not only for children, but also for adults.
Therefore, assembling a construction set can be a pleasant pastime for the whole family. By playing with adults or children, the boy develops communication skills.
There is a toy for sale - a dinosaur constructor. After assembling and inserting the motor, the product can move. Any boy will love this toy. The robot constructor develops logical thinking and motor skills.
Putting together puzzles is useful. They are a set of fragments of different shapes and sizes that need to be connected in a certain way to get a picture. Puzzles perfectly train fine motor skills, broaden horizons, increase concentration, and make a boy more diligent.
Puzzles are one of the most popular children's games
Today, solving puzzles can also be done using online games for tablets, computers, and phones. But pediatricians advise choosing real puzzle sets. The electronic version of the game does not provide the practical benefits that a standard manual will provide and can negatively affect vision and psyche.
Through play, a child develops emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Interactive
Today, interactive toys for children are very popular. They are endowed with artificial intelligence, react to touch, imitate feelings of hunger and pain.
Such toys develop attention, empathy, and care for others in children. They also stimulate interest in exploring the world and help to master basic disciplines.
Interactive toys for boys 4-5 years old:
- robots;
- the Bears;
- dinosaurs;
- dogs;
- hares.
Board games
Board games make boys diligent and focused. One popular option is football or hockey. These board games are easy to use and very useful. They contribute to the child’s passion for sports, competition, and the desire to win.
Football and hockey train motor skills, vestibular apparatus, and reaction speed.
Boys 4-5 years old will be interested in the following games:
- Pathfinder Kolobok;
- Pirates hide and seek;
- Erudite;
- lotto;
- domino
These types of games contribute to the development of intelligence, spatial thinking, motor skills, and broadening of horizons.
Creative sets
Some parents think that creative kits are only for girls. But such kits are also necessary for boys. They help improve fine motor skills, develop thinking, imagination, everyday skills, and make the baby diligent and attentive. These can be modeling kits, various designs, puzzles.
Suitable creative kits for 4 year old boys:
- drawing kits (album, multi-colored pencils, felt-tip pens, watercolors);
- plasticine or kinetic sand for sculpting different figures;
- coloring pages It is worth choosing theme sets of cars, robots, trains, dinosaurs;
- a set for casting trucks, cars and other figures from plaster;
- easel. Suitable for those boys who are interested in drawing. Consists of a board, a sponge, a set of crayons and a marker;
- a set for creating a picture from wooden elements. Consists of a board, pieces, hammer, nails and example cards. You need to create a picture according to the proposed scheme.
Multifunctional kits develop several useful skills at once.
Stimulants
Radio-controlled cars are also useful for children. They help to master the intricacies of remote control, increase concentration, reaction speed, and develop spatial thinking.
You can play in pairs, competing to see whose car can best avoid all the obstacles and reach the goal faster.
The railroad is another useful toy for boys 4-5 years old. Despite the emergence of radio-controlled and interactive objects, it does not lose its relevance.
Any child will be interested in building a railroad, and then launching a train and watching it move. Many toys offer multiple train ride patterns. This helps develop design skills.
All boys love car racing. Therefore, every child will like the auto track. You can play alone or in a group. Building a track is an interesting activity that develops design skills. Team play promotes a spirit of competition.
Children's auto track
The child learns to accept victory and loss. The big advantage of the auto track is that it can supplant a computer game: real races are much more interesting than virtual ones.
Sports
We must not forget about the physical development of the child. To strengthen muscles and increase endurance, it is worth organizing a sports corner. It consists of a number of designs that offer you to hang on a wall bars, climb a rope, or do pull-ups on a horizontal bar.
This allows you to channel the energy of hyperactive boys into a peaceful direction.
It is important to make the sports area safe. To do this, all its elements must be securely fastened and the floor covered with mats. The minimally equipped sports corner includes:
- Swedish wall;
- rings;
- horizontal bar;
- rope-ladder.
You can add a slide, swing and other useful elements. Twister is an interesting educational game. It promotes physical activity, improves coordination of movements, and makes the child more dexterous. The game is a team game, so it develops social skills.
Musical
Boys who are interested in music should buy a children's synthesizer. You can start playing by numbers. Next, it is recommended to master musical notation. The advantage of the synthesizer is that it reproduces the sounds of not only the piano, but also other instruments. This allows you to develop your child's ear for music.
The best interactive toys for 4 year old boys
Dinosaur Robot 1 TOY Robo Life
The only thing better than a dinosaur is a robot dinosaur. This toy may not be the shiniest, most complex robot, but it excels in its simplicity.
Your 4 year old will be entertained with LED lights that illuminate his scales, eyes and mouth in red, blue and green. It also roars (as dinosaurs do) and is easy to turn on and off.
This toy is 15cm tall x 30cm long and its batteries are included which is always a bonus.
Walkie Talkie "Our Toy"
They are great for imaginative play. Using these walkie-talkies, you can pretend to be cops, spies, pilots, Formula 1 racers and much more. These walkie-talkies look like simple toys, but their range can span two miles.
They also have a built-in LED flashlight for nighttime adventures and a headphone jack for when your boy needs a little more stealth. These walkie-talkies are also voice activated. They could be fun for the whole family and have a full quality guarantee.
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-A-Pillar
Coding a toy for little boys can be quite a challenge to find, but this can be a fantastic start.
Connect the segments of this toy to control the direction in which it moves. The goal is to get it from start to finish. This is a great way to develop your boy's problem solving abilities.
The caterpillar also lights up, has built-in sounds and blinking eyes, making it a fun interactive toy.
Gifts for girls 4 years old
Game set “Robot Bee”
A charming bee with large expressive eyes will become your daughter's own pet. This interactive toy is already loved by hundreds of thousands of children who would never want to part with it. With a set from RoboLife, your daughter will be able to assemble a caterpillar and play with it at home, on the street or in kindergarten.
- Collect a caterpillar and study what parts an insect consists of.
- Study the parts and connect them in the correct order.
- Play, because your pet loves adventure and fun.
With this play set, your child will want to learn more about the world around them. There are 25 parts in the set and each one is very important. The bright design will attract the attention of girls; they will want to be with their pet everywhere and show their love to others.
The robotic interactive toy runs on batteries. It is worth turning it on and, like a living creature, it will flap its wings and move its paws. And when it’s time to go to bed, the toy will obediently quiet down in anticipation of a new day!
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xu03la4/toys-robolife-nabor-igrovoy/
Game set “Cash register with products”
The cash register is suitable for role-playing games. By playing salesman, the girl learns to count, develops her speech, fine motor skills, and imagination.
Link – https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/3762398/
Game set “Robot Dinosaur”
Your daughter has been asking for a pet for a long time, but you are not sure how their relationship will turn out? The play set from RoboLife will be the first test of my daughter’s ability to communicate with another creature. This robotic interactive toy will become a child’s favorite pet, which also requires attention and care.
The toy is assembled from 20 plastic parts, and fun stickers will help make it even more attractive. The little one can assemble the dinosaur without any help, the parts are connected to each other - click and you're done! A great gift for a 4 year old girl! The charming pet is already ready to play and is waiting to be woken up.
Once you touch the green leaf from the set to its nose, it will come to life and start jumping. With such a friend, your daughter will not be bored. And with the help of the set, the child will study the structure of the dinosaur and understand how important every detail in its design is.
The set consists of 20 elements, stickers for decoration and educational instructions. Operates on 2 AA batteries.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xu03la8/toys-robolife-robot/
Constructor "Princess Castle"
All little girls love to play princesses, and a real princess must have a beautiful castle. The “City of Masters” trademark has developed a “Princess Castle” construction set that will involve a child in the exciting process of building and arranging a house for the heroine of their favorite fairy tales.
The set contains 99 colored pieces and a princess figurine. All elements are easily attached, so the child will not experience difficulties reassembling the structure each time. At its own discretion, the little one can swap turrets and other structural parts or build a castle, as in the picture.
The constructor will help you develop many useful skills, study shapes, colors, and volume. This toy develops perseverance and attention in those who cannot concentrate for a long time or are easily distracted. “Princess Castle” will help develop your imagination, because every time amazing situations can happen in it, the author of which will be your daughter.
Before you know it, you will want to buy other construction sets in the series so that your child can continue the exciting process of playing. Similar sets are adapted to each other and can be supplemented with different elements.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00klg/toys-gorodmasterov-konstruktor/
Game set “Robot Bunny”
Give your daughter a bright, unforgettable experience with a charming pink bunny. This interactive toy has already become a bestseller and is liked by a huge number of kids. The set consists of 20 elements, which, by assembling according to the instructions, your daughter will not only master the basics of construction, but will also find a new friend.
The interactive pink bunny is a responsive, charming pet. In the set your child will find carrots to feed the animal. As soon as you touch the nose of the toy with it, the bunny will start jumping joyfully, and if you touch its tail, the pet will start having fun again. Come on, baby, count how many times the bunny jumped!
The toy runs on two AA batteries. This set is for developmental purposes, as it helps the child understand what parts the animal consists of, how it should be fed and what the pink bunny eats, and opens the child up to the concepts of “shape”, “color”, “volume”. The interactive pet is also very kind and loves communication!
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xu03lac/toys-robolife-nabor-igrovoy/
Logic game Chalk&Chuckles “Lettuce Play”
This board game is a great option to spend an evening with your child for the benefit of his development. In a playful form, “LetTuce Play” develops logic, the ability to quickly respond to unusual situations and find the most acceptable solution, combine the ingredients needed for different dishes.
The main characters of the game's plot are funny monsters. They are lucky - now they have their own cafe, but no chef. It could be your smart daughter. Help the monsters collect the necessary products, prepare delicious dishes from them and be the first to serve them to cafe visitors. It’s not so easy, because the cards with the ingredients are all mixed up, and the chaos in the kitchen leads to fuss and haste. The guests in the hall are worried; they have been hungry for a long time and are waiting for the chef to restore order in the establishment.
The set includes: 16 cards with images of standard dishes and 64 cardboard variants of ingredients, 4 cardboard cafe fields, a washable sticker and a bag. You can learn the rules by reading the manual.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00glz/toys-chalkandhuckles-igra-nastolnaya/
Puppet theater "Turnip" of 6 puppets
By playing with glove dolls, the girl develops acting skills, memory, and imagination. A wonderful set for a home performance!
Link – https://www.akusherstvo.ru/catalog/22618-zhirafiki-kukolnyj-teatr-repka-6-kukol/
Board game-maze “Stocks for the winter”
An exciting board game is a reason to spend time together. Give it to your little daughter and let her invite you and older children, friends and relatives to play "Stock for the Winter." This is not just a “walker” where you need to quickly get to the finish line. In the maze game “Stocks for the Winter,” the winner is the one who collects the most favorite products and doesn’t forget about friends who didn’t have time to stockpile goodies for the long winter.
And don't expect to defeat your child. Kids are actively involved in the process of searching for products in a plexus of labyrinths. While still very young, they successfully solve a complex social problem, how to help a friend who is weaker, less fortunate and may be left without food. Such a game will not only entertain, but also teach the child responsibility and care for others.
Hurry up, sit down at the table and lay out cards with labyrinths, cards with supplies and cards with tasks. Spin the top and start the game. Instructions in Russian will help you master the rules of the exciting game.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xu031om/toys-chalkandhuckles-igra-nastolnaya/
Board game “Butterflies and Rain”
Little girls love everything beautiful, magical and touching, so this board game is for them. Invite your girlfriends and start the game in the flower meadow. The sun rose, and multi-colored butterflies circled over the clearing. They need to collect as much pollen as possible, but it could rain at any moment!
The board game is made of cardboard. It does not take up much space and you can always take it with you to the dacha or on a visit. The cards are brightly designed and attract children's attention. And the rules are so simple that even a child who has never played board games can handle them.
“Butterflies and Rain” is a useful and educational game. By helping colorful heroines collect pollen from flowers, the child feels responsible, learns to compete fairly and find a way out of different situations. The game develops thinking, mental abilities, and helps to become more attentive. And it's just fun and funny. The set includes field cards, rain cards, cubes and chips.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00jg3/toys-yaigrushka-igra-nastolnaya/
Game set “Bathroom” Ogonyok
Is your little one ready to spend hours playing with dolls and decorating their house? Then give her this wonderful set. A bathroom from the “Little Princess” series is not just a realistically recreated interior for playing with your favorite dolls. Now the girl will have a real shower with water flowing from it! Playing with dolls is even more interesting if they start a new day with hygiene procedures, and before bed they can take a bath, just like your baby.
The princess's bathroom is made of high-quality plastic in pink. Its interior is filled with all the necessary accessories that expand the possibilities for story-based games. Decorative decorations create a pleasant interior. The girl will certainly love this set, because her dolls so desperately needed a bathroom with a large mirror, hygiene items, a hairdryer and towels.
The kit is equipped with a special built-in mechanism, thanks to which a small amount of water is supplied to make the game even more realistic.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00ah4/toys-ogonek-igrushka/
Game set “Animal Tower”
“Animal Tower” is a bestseller among parents who care not only about rich and interesting leisure time for their children, but also strive to develop their spatial thinking, logic, memory and reaction from an early age. Funny animals got lost and now can’t find their places on the cards. They definitely need help!
Responsive children will definitely respond to such a call with full responsibility. Several players can take part in the game. Roll the dice - it's your turn. The card shows colored circles and you need to find the animal that matches the place. All elements of the game, cards, animal figures and a cube for determining the move are made of wood, so the game will last for many years. The dye used in the design is safe.
You can play by the rules in the instructions or come up with your own. With such a toy, the child develops attention and memory, logical thinking and reaction acuity. Play with the whole family and invite your friends, because helping animals together is so much fun!
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00mg5/toys-lucyandleo-nabor-igrovoy/
Arias ELEGANCE bobblehead
How sweet, touching and defenseless he is! From the first days the baby will love the baby doll and will take care of him the same way you took care of her a couple of years ago. The baby doll boy is the most realistic toy. He is very similar to a real baby and can cry. Give him a pacifier and the baby will calm down.
The body of the doll is made of high quality vinyl. It is soft and pleasant to the touch, warm material that resembles the soft skin of a baby. And compliance with the proportions of the body, folds on the arms and legs make it as similar as possible to a baby. The doll is 42 centimeters tall - almost like a real newborn baby!
You will see how responsibly your girl takes care of the baby. She dresses him, bathes him and wraps him in the warm blanket-envelope that comes with the kit. Now she will be able to take him for a walk or to kindergarten, put him to bed and play when the baby is awake.
The baby doll comes with a pacifier, a suit and a hat, and a blanket. The doll runs on three AA batteries.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xg01eb9/toys-arias-pups/
Interactive toy “Bunny Storyteller”
Does your daughter love fairy tales, but doesn’t know how to read yet? Give her an adorable, smart, interactive bunny. This toy will become a child's true friend and will entertain him when he is bored or sad. A soft fluffy bunny with glasses and a bow holds a book in his hands. Press his paw and he will read one of the five favorite fairy tales that grandparents so often tell little children:
- "Fox-sister";
- "The Fox and the Hare";
- “Bragging Hare”;
- "Wolf and Goat";
- "The cockerel is a golden comb."
The storyteller bunny is an excellent storyteller. He nods his head and opens his mouth while reading. He also sings his favorite children's songs. Now your daughter won't be bored. You can always take the Storyteller Bunny with you on a trip, to the country house or for a walk. This toy will become a favorite and faithful friend for your baby! It develops memory, imagination, fantasy. You will see that very soon your daughter will tell stories herself as expressively as her faithful friend. The toy comes with three AA batteries.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00kjx/toys-multipulti-igrushka-interaktivnaya/
Set of dolls “Wedding of Sofia and Alex”
Delight your little princess with a magnificent set that will help develop her imagination while playing role-playing games. Sofia and Alex decided to get married, a magnificent, beautiful wedding awaits them, where they are the main characters. The bride has a beautiful fluffy dress, veil and all the necessary jewelry: bracelets, necklace, earrings, tiara. Sofia holds a bouquet in her hands.
Alex looks solemn in a black and white tailcoat. He is ready to present the wedding cake to the guests. The child will be able to make Sofia beautiful hairstyles. The bride has long hair that is easy to comb. In the set you will find a mirror and a comb. The dolls' wardrobe can be replenished with collections from other manufacturers, since the bride and groom have an adapted height and size.
Role-playing games are an important part of a child’s development. By realizing a fictitious situation, girls become more sociable, their imagination and speech develop.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00q2d/toys-karapuz-nabor/
Game set “Kitchen”
The dollhouse has a new kitchen, equipped with all necessary utensils and appliances. Now the baby will be able not only to put her princesses to bed, but also to manage them just like her mother!
The plastic kitchen in pink is perfect for standard dolls up to 29 centimeters in height. The set includes a kitchen set with a countertop and a bar counter, a refrigerator and cabinets with opening doors, a gas stove and a microwave oven. In such a kitchen it is convenient to prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The little princess can even invite guests.
There is a stool next to the bar counter where your favorite doll can “sit” on it. A set of tea and tableware will help you set the table correctly, and an oven mitt and a cutting board on the wall will make the interior of the doll kitchen even more realistic. There's even a mixer with attachments, a kettle and an egg cup!
The set will not only decorate the dollhouse, but will also help develop the child’s role-playing skills, imagination, and ingenuity.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00ah8/toys-ogonek-nabor-igrovoy/
Game set “Tasty pleasure”, 65 elements
Everything that a four-year-old girl needed to receive doll guests and play “shop” is in the wonderful “Tasty Pleasure” set. Now she has fruits, vegetables, sausages, hamburgers and even ready-made pizza and pies. Sweets, canned food, sauces, baked goods - all this will make up the diet of her dolls.
The set is intended for role-playing games that develop imagination, thinking, and logic. Little girls will be able to gain first experience in serving and combining products. All items, and there are 65 pieces in the set, are made of high-quality plastic and coated with a safe, durable dye. The size of objects is from 3 to 8 centimeters.
The toys can be taken outside and can be easily washed in plain water and soap to keep the items clean. The set will teach your little one the concepts of “vegetables”, “fruits”, “breakfast”, “lunch”, “dinner”. With it you can play “shop” with your girlfriends and this is also a useful skill in choosing important, healthy and tasty products.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc006nm/toys-kidkraft-nabor-igrovoy/
Toy “Carrycot with canopy”
It's time to go to bed, but your favorite baby doll doesn't have his own bed? Give your child a canopy cradle that will become a cozy place for her favorite doll to sleep. The cradle comfortably fits a doll up to 45 centimeters high. The crib has a realistic design and resembles the one in which your baby slept so recently.
With this set, playing mother and daughter is even more interesting. The cradle is covered with a canopy made of light, almost weightless fabric; it comes with a set of the necessary bed linen, pillow, blanket, and soft mattress. The furniture is made of wood and will serve your child for a long time, while it can always be washed and wiped dry.
It is important to instill in a child a love of order, care for little ones, neatness and responsibility from an early age. With the “Little Lee” set, your little one will develop her imagination every day, recreate familiar everyday situations and find a way out of non-standard ones when the doll doesn’t want to sleep, is sick or is naughty.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xg01dro/toys-paremo-igrushka/
The most interesting and popular toys for boys 4 years old
Heavy truck Boley Mighty
If your boy is in his motor phase, where everything from garbage trucks to sports cars suits his fancy, this 22-piece toy set will grab your attention.
It includes a big rig, 13 small colorful vehicles and model road accessories. The gear has a handle for easy carrying and each vehicle can be inserted inside.
What's great is that it's not designed to fit just Boley toys. Other brands such as Hot Wheels will also fit inside. This toy set is 100 percent non-toxic and lead-free and comes with a quality guarantee.
Transformer - Bot Bumblebee
Transformers is one of those things that just never goes out of style. Dads will probably love this one thanks to its nostalgia. Little people use Transformers just like us.
This 10-inch Bumblebee transforms between robot, megabot, and vehicle forms. It also comes with two convertible pets that can attach to it in any mode. It's like having three different toys.
To top it all off, it has lights and sounds to keep baby occupied for longer.
Transforming robot letters
Your boy is at an age where educational play is important. This set of toys is a great idea. It's simple, effective, and promises to combine learning and fun with ease.
This toy set includes all 26 letters and each one transforms into a robot. If that's not enough for you, the alphabets can be combined to create three even bigger, badder robots.
Transformer Fisher-Price Batbot Xtreme
All boys love Batman, right? . For starters, this giant toy (over 60cm tall) will get your boy excited.
It includes a small Batman character, Batcycle and Batbot. Batbot comes in two modes - normal and combat mode. In the latter case, the bot's wings and fists are extended, and your boy can handle it.
He can also speak in his own voice with a built-in voice converter. Perhaps its most impressive feature is its wingspan. It even shoots projectiles and has a lift for the Batman figure.
Hasbro Spiderman
If you prefer a more traditional "doll" for your son, the classic figure is the way to go. Everyone loves Spider-Man, and boys will love this model of him.
It is 30 cm high and has movable joints in the arms and legs. If you're willing to spend a little more he'll even say a few heroic words.
This is just one in a series of collectibles, so if your son is a Marvel fan, this is a good place to start.
Toys for boys
The boy is already quite an adult and now prefers men's toys. He looks at his dad with interest and tries to imitate him in everything. He wants the same hammer as his dad, he wants to drive the same car and repair it with his dad on weekends. Such hobbies will help develop masculine qualities in a child, which will certainly be useful in life.
Boys Tool Set
Mini workshops and tool kits
Children's instruments train imagination and intelligence, and also introduce them to “male” work. There are many sets with different configurations. This may include: a screwdriver, a drill with attachments, a saw, an adjustable wrench, a plane, a folding knife, and wire cutters. In a word, everything that dad has in his garage.
It is recommended to purchase toy tools no earlier than 1.5 years in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury.
Railway
Spending time on the railway will be exciting for any boy: first you need to assemble it, and then watch with interest how the trains will move along the rails. Adding to the curiosity are different options for movement patterns; you can choose any one.
Train toy
Factors influencing the choice of railway:
- Equipment. Sets usually include carriages, locomotives and the railway itself.
- Age limit. Most often from 4 years. But they also exist for younger ages.
- Materials. For four-year-olds, plastic locomotives are recommended.
LEGO constructors
LEGO constructors are produced in whole series and are suitable for every taste and budget. You can collect planes, cars, even entire cities.
Games with construction kits develop a child's engineering thinking, imagination and fine motor skills. In LEGO, a young engineer will be able to design his own small town, focusing not on the instructions in the box, but on his own imagination.
Lego constructor
Sports board games
An excellent option for developing speed, reaction and motor skills in boys is table football or hockey. This game consists of a large field and three-dimensional figures of football or hockey players. Similar games will be interesting for adults too.
Radio controlled car
And here is the favorite toy of dads, who also don’t mind playing with cars, despite their advanced age. Delight is guaranteed for everyone, including the son. Moreover, at 4 years old the baby is already able to coordinate his movements. During the game, spatial thinking and reaction speed are well developed.
RC car Nikko Jeep Wrangler
Auto track
An auto track is a design that is a kind of highway, the parts of which can be arranged in any way you like. Develops construction skills, and if you play in a group, then the competitive element is added. The boys really like the auto track, it’s a good way to supplant the computer game, because real racing is much more interesting.
But the auto track is not limited to racing. You can purchase additional accessories that manufacturers offer, and then the game will become even more exciting.
It can be:
- buildings, trees and other elements of the surrounding world;
- bridge flights;
- springboards;
- traffic lights;
- road signs;
- toy racers and spectators.
For four-year-old children, you can equip a small gymnastics corner at home; this will add variety to daily activities and will have a positive effect on the child’s health and physical development.
Guide to Buying Toys for a 4 Year Old
Toys are meant to be fun, but you should also look for toys that teach skills. Let's face it, your little one is not going to play with a boring toy. Find a toy for 4 year old boys with bright colors and lots of ways to play to keep them busy.
Toys with lots of pieces will make your baby happy, but make mom panic about the mess. Plus, small pieces can also be a choking hazard if your 4-year-old still likes to put small things in his mouth. Loud toys drive mom crazy but make the kids happy, and as a result mom is happy as long as the noisy toy is in at least two rooms.
Subsequently, children should have toys that are fun but can also teach something. Even one skill set for a toy is a step in the right direction in teaching them all the skills they need to learn in life. Find educational toys for 4-year-olds that focus on the alphabet, numbers, and shapes to support learning through kindergarten. Also, cheap plastic toys may have a low price tag but may break and be a waste of money or fall apart and injure the child with minor cuts or bruises. Look for hard toys that are designed to withstand the test of tiny hands.
Your 4 year old boy is currently improving his gross motor skills and dexterity. In addition, his fine motor skills are developing. For example, he can probably dress himself, brush his own teeth, and now uses the potty all the time. During this age, you should continue to limit phone play time and encourage outside play. Also, encourage your boy to practice balance and explore the world around him.
In conclusion, we have selected the best toys for 4-year-old boys based on the desires of boys of this age, as well as the skills they should gain from playing.
First, we chose toys because they teach gross motor skills and begin to teach fine motor skills.
Next, we looked for high-quality toys in terms of price and quality.
Finally, we looked for toys that are guaranteed to light up your little boy's eyes and keep him entertained for hours.
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Rating of the best toys for children 4–5 years old
When considering the best toys for children 4–5 years old, you must definitely note the following parameters: material, safety and purpose (by the age of four, most children clearly divide their toys according to their purpose - for activities at home and games on the street).
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The best educational toys for children 4–5 years old
Educational toys for four-year-old children can be found from many manufacturers. While playing, children not only have fun, but also improve memory and coordination, strength, endurance, finger motor skills, and speech. “Razvivashki” helps children learn the Russian and English alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes, as well as expand their vocabulary by broadcasting poems and children's songs.
An excellent choice for a four-year-old would be such educational toys as the Learning the Alphabet Educational Book.
The toy will help instill in your child a love of reading from childhood. With its help, a preschooler will be able to learn the letters of the alphabet and also learn how they are written and pronounced. This toy has great functionality.
There are two arrow-shaped buttons on the spine of the book. By clicking on them, the baby will hear a funny story about a kitten and his friends. The book has 27 buttons with letters of the alphabet and 6 game modes. Cheerful melodies will not let you get bored, and 27 poems about letters will help your child learn to distinguish all the letters in the alphabet.
Tip: First of all, when choosing toys, especially interactive ones, study their functionality. A good set of sounds and light effects, as well as several operating modes, will keep your baby interested for a long time.
Educational musical toys
What interesting toys should I buy for 4-year-old children, so that they not only entertain, but also develop musicality and rhythm, while simultaneously developing fine motor skills and learning to coordinate movements? The answer lies on the surface - musical. On store shelves you can find a solid assortment of similar toys. We recommend taking a closer look at the Garageband synthesizer, and you can also rent one.
Sitting down at a toy musical instrument, a child can feel like a real DJ. In addition to the synthesizer, the game set includes a microphone with recording, a DJ scratch disc with five sound effects for mixing, sounds of eight instruments and the same set of additional rhythms with speed control, five drum sounds for fullness and volume of sound, eight LED lights for atmosphere disco parties, demonstration function and volume control and 37 keys.
And if your child likes to play with toys with sound not only at home, but also at a party, at the dacha, in the park, you should pay attention to the ELC Synthesizer Rug. It is lightweight and flexible, so it folds up compactly. You can take it with you anywhere.
Any preschooler will enjoy this musical toy. While having fun, children improve their reaction and coordination. The toy functions in several modes: 1. The child can compose his own song by pressing the keys with his feet or moving his feet along the keys. 2. The child dances on the keys to the rhythm of the music playing. 3. Develops a reaction: music plays, and at the moment when the light comes on, the child needs to step with his foot on the key with the light that blinked last. The tempo of the music can be adjusted.
Is it possible to buy complex toys for a 4-year-old child?
-Yes! Your little one is at the ideal inquisitive age and is smart enough to start boring his little brain with problem solving, an extremely important skill for the job. Although skills are limited now, complex toys can stimulate thought, and with a little help from Mom and Dad, he can begin to understand more complex topics. Therefore, you should find some toys from his range and teach your child to play with these toys. Also, if he is playing with them in the wrong manner, you can try showing him how to play. For example, if he is throwing blocks, then show him how to stack the blocks.
Gift ideas
Immediately before purchasing a gift, ask your parents or the hero of the occasion about his hobbies and interests. This will greatly simplify and speed up the selection process. We decided to help you a little and did our part by selecting for you the best gift options for every taste and budget.
Toys
A four-year-old child spends a lot of time playing. Therefore, the toy will be the most desired birthday gift.
Constructor
Boys love to build and assemble things. Your job is to supply them with building materials. I won’t write about LEGO; it is already incredibly popular. Therefore, the boy probably already has such a construction set. I suggest you pay attention to worthy alternatives.
- The magnetic construction set is incredibly simple and pleasant to use.
- Wooden construction sets are an environmentally friendly material with plenty of room for imagination.
Radio controlled toy
A radio-controlled car is the dream of all boys from 0 to 99 years old. But besides cars, there are many other options - a helicopter, a tank, a ship... Use your imagination and give something non-standard.
- SPL BR1 (IG300) is a balancing radio-controlled robot.
- PILOTAGE Piranha is one of the fastest radio-controlled boats of its kind.
Game console
Not only the boy, but also his dad will be delighted with such a gift. Women, take note! If you want your husbands to spend more time with their children, it's time to get this thing. For example, you can give it not only to your son, but also to your husband as a present on February 23rd.
- PlayStation Classic (SCPH-1000R) is a budget model with no bells and whistles.
- Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB All Digital is a cool console with Wi-Fi, a built-in hard drive, and a wireless gamepad.
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Board game
The advantage of such a gift is that several people can play it at once - the birthday boy and his friends or parents.
- Treasure Island is a fun game with a pirate theme.
- Triple basketball is a competition of accuracy.
Gifts for outdoor activities
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Summer transport
During the warm season, doctors advise spending more time outdoors. Buy your boy a cool vehicle, and his walks will become more fun and longer.
- Novatrack RainBow kickboard scooter, 125 – folding, with adjustable handle height.
- Balance bike Happy Baby “U RUN” – for training balance.
Equipment for sports games
A love for sports should be cultivated from early childhood. So feel free to give children's sports equipment - skates, skis, rollerblades, rackets, boxing gloves and a punching bag, a football goal, a basketball basket.
- Basketball stand with adjustable height Bradex DE 0366 - suitable for both home and outdoor games.
- Bradex FOOTBALL game set DE 0378 - includes a pair of football goals, a ball and a pump.
Winter transport
If your boy's birthday is in late autumn or winter, you can give him a present for some fun snow fun.
- Hubster Hype tubing – for comfortable downhill skiing.
- Snow scooter Nika Kids "TIMKA SPORT5" - for transportation over long distances.
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Gifts for mental development
Educational gifts are traditionally popular with responsible parents. These include all kinds of children's tablets, computers, interactive whiteboards, etc. I will dwell in more detail on books and smart globes.
Book
Books for four-year-olds should be full of pictures and involve children in play. Choose special editions with opening windows, sound effects and other interactive elements.
- Amazing Trains by Ian Graham. The book contains more than 40 valves and windows, opening which you can get acquainted with the “stuffing” of the trains.
- “Pirate Island” - here are stickers, crafts, and interesting tasks.
Interactive globe
Four years is the time to start getting acquainted with your home planet. An ordinary globe is unlikely to interest a young boy, but its interactive counterpart can make a boy familiar with geography for life. He will tell and show everything himself, and even in a playful way.
- Oregon Scientific SG 268 RX – 4000 topics for training, 19 educational games in two languages (Russian and English).
- Oregon Scientific SG 338 R is a super cool model that will introduce the boy not only to our planet, but also to the solar system.
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Gifts for creativity
The imagination of young children is limitless. They are artists, sculptors, musicians, and dancers. It is very important to develop creativity in a child and help him realize himself. Give him paints, canvases, all kinds of art kits, and musical instruments. I will tell you about modern interesting options.
Light painting kit
Drawing with light is a new type of children's creativity. An image is applied to a special surface with a photoluminescent coating using a UV marker. It glows brightly in the dark for about an hour, then gradually disappears - and you can draw again. For a child who loves to draw, this is just a godsend!
- Set for creativity Light paintings Standard, A5 - a standard set with everything you need.
- PVC Draw Tablet Drawing in Dark – also includes a stencil with letters and numbers.
3D pen
Modern and fashionable device. With it you can draw directly in the air and create original three-dimensional crafts. Don’t forget to buy plastic “ink” for it.
- 3D Cactus CS-3D-PEN-E-RD is a simple budget model.
- 3D Cactus CS-3D-UV-PS is a safe handle without heating elements.
To the children's room
A children's room is not just a place where a child sleeps, plays and studies. Depending on the situation, it is also a headquarters, a fortress, a bunker, a spaceship, a submarine... Therefore, the situation there must be appropriate - exciting the imagination. You can give something that creates the necessary ambiance.
Night light
Children can be scared to sleep in complete darkness. In this case, a night light will come to the rescue. Choose interesting unusual models.
- LED night light “Moon” - in the form of an Earth satellite on the control panel.
- Night light Lucia - in the shape of a cute dog.
Car bed
Give your child a vehicle that will take him to the world of dreams every evening. There are so many models in furniture stores - SUVs, trucks, tractors and even double-decker buses!
- Police is an inexpensive but very stylish model.
- Audi A6 – with a storage box.
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Can younger siblings play with these toys with my 4 year old?
Younger siblings can play with toys intended for children four years old or older, as long as an adult remains close to the child and watches. However, you must understand that younger children may not understand the concept of a toy intended for an older child. For example, a two-year-old may not understand a dinosaur footprint while a four-year-old is trying to build a train station. As a result, you may want to wait until both siblings are a little older to let them play with the same toys.
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Gifts for boys for 4 years
Game set "Motofreestyle Skyscraper"
“Skyscraper” is a set for real racers who are not afraid of the steepest turns, jumps and skids, a wonderful gift for a 4-year-old boy. Bright plastic elements allow you to assemble a track of any configuration and complexity in a matter of minutes. At the same time, your child will be able to show imagination, logic and will surprise you with new versions of the game track every time.
The set includes two mini-bikes. A minimum of preparation and they are at the start – it’s time to wave the flag! And don’t forget to connect a turbo booster to the bike to make the racing even more extreme and dizzying. Such a spectacle will bring the whole family together and everyone will want to conquer a new distance, make incredible jumps and demonstrate the highest class of skill to their opponents.
With “Motofreestyle” your child will feel like a real racer, and you will once again see how savvy and brave your child is growing. This game will never get boring. You can play it alone or invite your friends to an exciting competition.
The kit consists of prefabricated elements and two inertial mini-bikes, two turbo boosters and 25 prefabricated elements.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00scb/toys-onetoy-nabor-igrovoy/
Game set “Motofreestyle Steep Turn”
Has your baby grown up and is no longer interested in rolling cars on the floor? Give him this set from Hot Wheels, which will give him vivid emotions and help him feel like a real racer. The set consists of separate segments from which you can build tracks of any difficulty level. Steep turns, dashing turns, spectacular stunts and somersaults - all this is incomparable to moving in a straight line.
The force of inertia makes the mini-bike move at great speed, overcoming obstacles and performing stunning stunts on a 3-meter long track. Your baby will be truly delighted when he completes the entire track without collisions or defeats. The Cool Turn set includes two mini-bikes, so your child can play alone or invite friends, parents, and siblings.
You will be surprised to notice how quickly your son mastered stunt skills, now in his masterful arsenal he can spin a motorcycle, ride on the rear or front wheel. The set not only entertains the child, but also develops his imagination, reveals the secrets of inertia and gravity. In the set you will find 2 inertial mini-bikes, 15 elements for building a track and 2 accessories.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00scd/toys-onetoy-nabor-igrovoy/
Radio-controlled car "Emergency Services"
Surely you have noticed that a 4-year-old child increasingly needs a certain plot to play? If yes, then it’s time to buy him such a radio-controlled car. A fire truck made of bright durable plastic with a ladder for extinguishing fire at height, a real fire hose, sound effects and headlights - this is every boy's dream! With such a toy, he will be able to temporarily transform into a rescuer and feel his importance and courage.
At a young age, all boys want to become representatives of heroic professions. While playing with a fire truck, your child will be able to imagine himself in the place of brave and courageous men, and you will be able to explain to him how important the profession of a firefighter is. Even if this is the first radio-controlled model in a child’s life, he will easily learn how to control it.
A convenient remote control with levers will help the car move at different speeds in any direction, avoid obstacles and overcome difficult terrain. This machine will not only rush to the fire under the control of your child, it will extinguish it with the help of a real water jet that will gush from the fire nozzle when you press a button on the remote control. It can be controlled not only at home, but also on the street or in kindergarten. The machine is controlled by AA batteries, which are inserted into its body and into the control panel.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00sc2/toys-onetoy-igrushka-radioupravlyaemaya/
Game set MAXI CAR Super Track Dual Drag Loops
The set includes 2 cars, which means you can play together! The car accelerates to incredible speed and turns 360 degrees while driving.
Link – https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/9896112/
Magic lantern "Masha and the Bear"
This interesting flashlight is decorated with drawings from your favorite cartoon about Masha and the Bear. It has 6 buttons, by pressing which you can hear songs and phrases.
Link – https://www.akusherstvo.ru/catalog/500206-volshebnyj-fonarik-masha-i-medved/
Transforming robot “Transbots. Combat crew"
Transbots are favorite children's cartoon characters. They are brave and capable of transforming into a car, an airplane, or going on adventures in the form of an almighty robot. And now the transbot will also help the baby learn to distinguish numbers and colors, because it consists of units of account, from 1 to 9.
One, two, three, fire! The robot infantry is ready to complete its mission! Playing with a transbot is not only fun. The child will be able to collect any modifications, again and again plunging into the fascinating world of transformations.
Give your four-year-old child not only joy, but also introduce him to the first skills of mathematical calculation. This is a completely different format of “training”, now in your child’s life there are not only cubes, balls and bars, but also numbers, to which helicopters, planes, guns, rockets are easily and simply attached - the entire arsenal of a real Megabot.
The toy is made of durable plastic. The size of the figures is at least 5 centimeters, they are large enough so as not to get lost and not get into the child’s mouth. Nine numbers and five characters are neatly placed in a blister pack after the game.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00mi1/toys-transboti-igrushka/
Hot Wheels Buggy "Radio Controlled Model"
Have you been watching your son enthusiastically driving his car across the floor, building bridges and creating obstacles for it? Then treat him with a magnificent radio-controlled Buggy model. This powerful monster truck will not only rush past you at speed, but will also overcome various obstacles. It is capable of reaching speeds of up to 15 km/h, and its large wheels with a powerful tread will “rake” even through the sand if you let your child play with the car in the yard.
If the baby already has a remote control car, then another one will allow him to organize racing sessions with his dad or older brother. Come up with stories, develop your child’s imagination, give him the opportunity to feel like a real King of the roads, deserts and highways, because now the legendary buggy car with headlights and impeccable design has appeared in his collection.
Using the remote control, the child will be able to control the car, turn and quickly pick up speed, and proudly get out of difficult situations in a cluttered track or on a shag carpet. The toy allows you to develop not only imagination and situational thinking, but also teaches you to make quick decisions. The set includes a machine and a remote control; the model runs on AA batteries.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00sda/toys-onetoy-igrushka-radioupravlyaemaya/
Plasticine modeling kit “Mr. Nibbler”
Is your child afraid of the dentist? A creative set from Play Doh will allow him to try on the role of a dentist, treat a sick person and practice fine motor skills. Well, at the same time, stop being afraid of the dentist.
Link – https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/3406052/
Transforming robot “Transbots. Engineer battalion"
Does your son enthusiastically watch cartoons about transbots and know all the characters by name? Then the Engineer Battalion set will be the best gift for him!
This unique transforming toy includes a collection of six pieces of construction equipment that can easily be transformed into brave transbots with mysterious names: Dozerbot, Mixerbot, Craner, Dumperbot, Exdigger, Frontlifter. Collect the entire collection and make your child happy!
The “Engineer Battalion” series of transforming toys helps develop imagination, promotes situational thinking, development of motor skills and other useful skills. The model is made of durable plastic in a bright, attractive design.
You can take this toy with you outside or to kindergarten. Collect the entire collection of transbots so that your child can transfer cartoon stories about the heroic adventures of their favorite characters into their own space.
The toy comes with two accessories and assembly instructions. But we are sure that your young dreamer and the smartest kid in the world will not need it, because he has so often seen exactly how transbots transform in cartoons.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xb00mi4/toys-transboti-igrushka/
Children's synthesizer Zhorya with microphone (37 keys)
Children love music very much. By actively developing this interest, parents stimulate both creative and intellectual abilities. The Zhorya synthesizer looks “grown-up”. You can connect a microphone to it.
Link – https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/3572854/
Board game "Crazy Bucket"
Cheerful laughter and joy will always reign in your home if this toy appears in it. This is an exciting game for a company of 2-4 people (but you can gather more participants), which not only children, but also adults will want to play.
What could be easier than throwing a crumpled up piece of paper into a bucket! If you think so, The Crazy Bucket will quickly convince you otherwise. This is not so easy to do, because the bucket is constantly running away, and no one knows its plans regarding the direction of movement!
The game involves getting into a hole in a bucket lid that is constantly moving. You can follow the rules in the attached instructions and throw paper “snowballs” from one distance or run after a running bucket, or you can show your imagination and complicate the process to make it even more fun.
This game is simply irreplaceable when little guests come to the house. It will entertain the kids on your baby's birthday or add variety to a family evening. At the same time, participation in the game develops dexterity, reaction and coordination of movements. The kit includes a bucket that needs to be assembled from seven Lego-type elements, 24 sheets of colored paper, and instructions. The toy runs on 4 AA batteries.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00lvq/toys-igraemvmeste-igra-nastolnaya/
Developmental set “Ural: military base”
Your little hero has grown up and is no longer interested in the boring toys that fill the children's room. We know what he needs! Give your child the Ural: Military Base construction set and you will see how his world will change.
The set consists of 355 elements, from which you can build a military base with equipment and weapons to attack enemies. The design of the parts is realistic, stylish, bright, fully consistent with the military theme. And the assembly is simple and will not pose any difficulties even for a young designer. And the main defenders of the military base will be your little fighter and four soldier figures.
A construction set is the best gift for a child. It develops spatial thinking, imagination, and teaches how to simulate different situations. At the same time, the game improves logical thinking and motor skills. The designer is able to captivate even the most restless child and helps develop patience and attention.
The set includes 355 parts, cars and soldiers. You will be able to supplement the military base with other sets of the brand, which are adapted to each other and allow you to expand the capabilities of one designer.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00kpb/toys-gorodmasterov-konstruktor/
Construction set “Firefighter KAMAZ carrier with helicopter”
The “City of Masters” series has been expanded with another construction set that will become a favorite in a 4-year-old child’s toy collection. Now he can feel like a rescuer - a brave fireman who rushes to the aid of those in trouble. The construction set consists of 191 parts, as well as a figurine of a brave fireman, who very soon can become the main character in your child’s games.
It's time to give your child a construction set, because every day he learns more and more about the world around him. He can easily and simply assemble a fire station and use special equipment - a car and a helicopter, which completely replicate real rescue vehicles. The designer is the best assistant in the development of fine motor skills, attention, and perseverance. By playing with a fire truck, your child will be able to simulate dangerous situations and get out of them with dignity.
All parts of the construction set are made of plastic with a bright, colorful and safe coating. They are easily attached to each other, and after playing you can carefully collect all the elements in a box. If necessary, you can expand the possibilities for play by purchasing other construction sets in this series.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00kqv/toys-gorodmasterov-konstruktor/
Robot constructor “Samurai”
This outlandish construction set from the “City of Masters” series will allow you to develop your child’s horizons and learn more about the brave and strong-willed Japanese samurai. The set consists of 289 elements and 3 figures. The characters are made in an original design; they are not just warriors, but robots - fearless and omnipotent.
This construction set will captivate your child for a long time and will become one of his favorite toys in his collection. You can play with it by inviting friends. Together, the children will come up with an exciting adventure in which the samurai robots will become the winners, because in their hands the weapons acquire incredible power.
The Samurai: Robot construction set is a useful and exciting acquisition. You will be surprised to notice with what interest the kid collects characters, what non-standard situations he comes up with to demonstrate their heroism, how much new he wants to learn about these glorious warriors.
Playing with a set helps develop spatial thinking and logic, perseverance and motor skills, imagination and the ability to find a way out of different game situations. Collect the entire series, gradually adding other sets to the construction set.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00kmc/toys-gorodmasterov-konstruktor/
Constructor "Excavator"
“City of Masters” presents another series from the “Construction” collection – the “Excavator” construction set. This set is simply necessary for a child who is ready to tinker with blocks for hours, building houses, bridges, and roads. Now his game collection will include a real excavator, which will need to be assembled from 178 parts. And at the construction site there will be two builders who are able to cope with any task.
It's game time. While one builder is disassembling materials for construction, the second is already rushing to his aid in the excavator cabin. This fascinating process will make even the most hyperactive children forget about the pranks for a while. A construction set is the best toy for developing perseverance and attention.
With the help of this set, the child will develop his imagination, delighting his parents with new discoveries and interesting buildings. Assembling parts helps develop fine motor skills, and if a toy belongs to a certain profession, it will help you learn more about what builders do and what opportunities they have.
The “Excavator” construction set has 178 elements, 2 people, a bright design and the ability to expand the range of play by purchasing other sets from the “Construction” series.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00kpm/toys-gorodmasterov-konstruktor/
Constructor "Magformers Window Basic"
The Magformers construction set will give your child his first acquaintance with geometric shapes and the attractive force of a magnet. It will captivate the child for a long time, who will try again and again to create an interesting model from multi-colored segments. Even the most hyperactive kid will forget about pranks for a while and get carried away with playing with the construction set, in which all the parts are easily and simply attached, attracting each other.
The set includes 18 squares with opaque colored edges and a solid center and 12 similar triangles. This is more than enough to create interesting, almost cosmic shapes. Give your child an amazing experience and new impressions!
“Magformers” are not just a fun activity for children, but also useful material for the development of motor skills and thinking. The child will not get tired of it even after several months, and how many “Look!” and why?!" You will hear from your little one who will discover something new every day with this construction set!
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00c57/toys-magformers-konstruktor/
Game set "Mechanic-maxi"
The baby has grown up, and daddy’s instruments have become his favorite toys, but the fear of injuring the child makes you hide them in hidden places in the closet again and again? Now you can trust your son to do “manly” things with the “Mechanic Maxi” set.
It consists of a plastic workbench with a vice and a convenient holder panel for placing tools. There is everything you need for your first experience and an exciting game of mechanics: a plastic hammer, a screwdriver, pliers and a wrench. Thanks to a specially designed thread in the tabletop of the workbench, the child will be able to tighten the bolt independently. There are also connecting parts that even the smallest craftsmen can fasten together.
Turn your child's leisure time into an exciting process. Help him follow his dad's example and feel just as important, strong and savvy. The set is made of durable plastic and has a safe paint coating. You can install it in the children's room or next to dad's workbench in the garage, so that your little son can follow his dad's example and learn a real man's profession.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00pdq/toys-palautoys-nabor-igrovoy/
Creative kit “Space Sand”
Modeling is the most exciting activity that instills useful skills in children and has a positive effect on the development of logic, motor skills, imagination, and fantasy. Now you have the opportunity to diversify your child’s creative process with the “Space Sand” creativity set.
Pleasant to the touch, airy, light and safe kinetic material allows you to build various figures. For this purpose, the set includes 6 molds. To ensure that your child’s desk is always in order, there is a mini-sandbox. Pink sand is ideal for creating alien creatures, but if you purchase other sets, you will expand the creative possibilities of the child, who will be able to mix colors, getting the most incredible cosmic combinations.
Cosmic sand is a material recommended by experienced teachers. It helps to calm down and concentrate, promotes the development of fine motor skills, develops logical and spatial thinking, and imagination. Give your child the opportunity to create and create their own cosmic world.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xu02rpx/toys-kosmicheskiipesok-nabor-dlya-tvorchestva/
Game set "Depot" from BRIO
Does the old railway no longer please and captivate your child? It's time to give him new emotions from the revolutionary model of a railway depot with tracks, a locomotive and a trailer. To your surprise, you will see that the old road is useful, and the little one now and again strives to drive his favorite trailers into the new garage.
The plastic depot looks almost like the real thing. It has large gates and two gates for the carriage and the locomotive. The gate opens from one side and the other if you twist a special handle. It's time to hit the road for new adventures!
This set will really appeal to children who love role-playing and situational games. Your child will imagine himself as a real engine driver, making up stories about his favorite train. And after the game, all components are compactly placed in a closed garage. The depot body has a portable handle, so you can always take it with you to the country house or to the yard.
BRIO is the largest manufacturer of toys for children. If you wish, you can always buy other sets that are adapted to each other and perfectly complement each other, expanding the possibilities for play.
Link – https://www.lamoda.ru/p/mp002xc00rnl/toys-brio-nabor-igrovoy/
What toys are best for a 4 year old boy to buy?
Choosing the best toy for your 4 year old boy depends on the boy you're buying for, but it also depends on your budget and what the purpose of the toy is for the parent. Some parents want to focus on educational toys and gifts, and that's okay. Other parents want to focus on having fun, which is okay too. Therefore, try to choose toys that will teach and keep kids occupied.
With so many cool toys, your 4 year old boy is spoiled for choice. If you're looking to boost his confidence or coordination, you'll be sure to find a toy on this list to match his development.
As much as I'd love to pick each one as my favorite, I have to go with the beefy Boley truck.
The fact that it can be easily transported is also a plus that the carrier is compatible with other car brands.
Features of development
The best toy for a child is one that matches his interests and level of development. At 4 years old children:
- Curious. Psychologists call this stage the “age of whys.” Children are interested in everything around them. They reflect, think, ask questions and seek answers.
- Sociable. Games with parents are gradually fading into the background. Children become interested in playing with their peers.
- Quite diligent. A four-year-old child is able to concentrate and engage in quiet play for about 20 minutes without interruption.
- They have a large vocabulary. Children can explain what they want. Role-playing games with obligatory dialogues are beginning to come to the fore.
- Mobile. Kids move a lot and have good control of their bodies. They master skating, cycling, skiing, love to dance and do gymnastics.
At this age, children learn easily, master norms and rules of behavior, they make friends and new hobbies. Play remains the main activity, and toys are the most important assistants in gaining invaluable experience and knowledge of the world around us.