Today it is very sad to see how more and more children spend their time in front of computer screens and TVs. Well, what is such leisure useful for? The only result will be scoliosis and poor eyesight. But those parents who really care about the health and development of their baby will get useful and educational toys for him.
These include the rocking horse. It has always been and will be popular among representatives of each generation, and even our great-grandmothers recall such products with love and awe. They can be called immortal, because for the first time a
baby rocking horse appeared in the 5th century
BC in Greece. And today, after a huge number of years, these toys are traditional for many peoples of the world.
It is not difficult to choose and buy a horse nowadays, the market presents a lot of all kinds of rocking chairs. And it does not matter what material it is made of, or what color and size it is. The main thing in this toy is that it is not only bright and interesting for the child, but also very useful for his health and development.
First of all, the rocking horse has a positive effect on coordination of movements, dexterity, the vestibular apparatus, it is even able to stimulate motor skills. Every child constantly wants to swing on a chair, on a chair or on any other subject. And this is not because the baby wants to indulge, he subconsciously feels the need for movements of this kind. Therefore, if there is a rocking horse in the house, parents will be calm for the safety and health of the child. But swinging on a stool harmless occupation can hardly be called.
Plus, in the process of playing with such a horse, kids not only ride it, but also try to communicate with the animal and take care of it. They like to feed the “pet”, stroke it, comb its mane and tail! Such a game evokes tenderness and love in a child and forms a sense of responsibility.
When purchasing such a toy, think, first of all, about the safety of the baby. So, for example, a wooden rocking horse is best suited for very young children who are all trying to taste. The child will drag the toy by the wooden tail, lick its ears, kiss the horse, and parents will not worry that the hair can get into the baby’s airways. But for children from two years of age and over, a bright horse upholstered in wool will be a chic gift.
In order for the baby to confidently sit on the toy and not be afraid to fall, it should be equipped with support for legs and hands. And in order for the rocking horse to be interesting to the child for more than one year, such devices must be removed.
Be sure to pay attention to the swing range of the toy. If she falls forward very much or leans back, the child may be frightened and will never approach the toy again.
Of course, this animal is not necessary, you can buy a tiger or an elephant, but psychologists insist on a rocking horse. It is associated with horseback riding, so it is easier for a child to identify her with a real pet.