Playing is practically your child’s job, so stock the toy chest with puzzles, games and dolls proven to help broaden the imagination.
Ages 3 and under | Ages 4 to 6 | Ages 7 and up | More expert picks
Our experts
• Helen Boehm, Ph.D., psychologist and author of The Right Toys: A Guide to Selecting the Best Toys for Children
• Judith Ellis, chairperson of the toy design department, Fashion Institute of Technology
• Bob Friedland, Toys “R” Us
• Pamela Pier, owner, Dinosaur Hill toy store
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