> Kids do not need expensive toys,... Completely agree with this point. It's the bulky plastic toys that are the most wasteful. One exception for us was good q

> Kids do not need expensive toys,... Completely agree with this point. It's the bulky plastic toys that are the most wasteful. One exception for us was good quality roller blades and a good balance bike. We wanted to help our kid with her motor skills and to spend more time outside. She started riding the bicycle before the age of 2 and we go hiking as well, learning to ice skate & roller blade before age 3. A lot of other parents in our circle seem to be more protective and think it's too early for outside activities like this.