When a child has an electronic toy, it is a matter of great pride for them. This is a no-brainer because electronic toys are different and more advanced than other toys and no kid can stop themselves from showing off their electronic toy when they get one. Thanks to the wide range of these toys available in the market, making the right choice is not an issue at all. This guide tells you what to look for when you intend to purchase electronic toys for a child.

Choosing your Electronic Toy

Who is the recipient of the electronic toy?

Before buying any electronic toy, you should first consider the recipient of the toy. There are many points to be noted in this regard - the age of the recipient, whether it is a boy or a girl that you want to buy a toy for and the personal taste in toys of the recipient. Most of the online stores allow you to use filters when choosing electronic toys (and all other products too). Here you can specify the kind of kid games toys you are looking for and the appropriate products will be displayed for you.

Consider old and new electronic toys

There is another point related to electronic toys that you need to keep in mind. The toymakers come up with new toys every now and then. There is no need to tell you that the latest toys are usually better than the older ones because new thoughts would have gone into their creation. But this is not true for every toy - there are older electronic toys that are fantastically engaging and you should have a look at these too. Sometimes the versions of the toys are updated and this is another point to be noted - you may want to opt for the latest version for more content.

Different types of electronic toys

The domain of electronic toys is vast and there are many types that you can choose from.

Video game consoles are among the most popular electronic toys. Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii are the three most popular video games consoles and you should make your purchase from one of these three manufacturers. You also get games of every genre and the gamer is bound to be addicted to their console.

Interactive toys are those that respond to user inputs. The input can be in the form of voice or touch or some other input. These toys are available for kids of all ranges. For infants, these toys are designed to teach infants about colours, shapes and names of items and animals etc. interactive toys for kids in the age range of 18 to 24 months can contain flashing lights. For kids of a higher age, robots are great toys.

Battery operated toys are also loved by kids. These toys can be controlled with a remote control device. Remote control cars and helicopters are extremely engaging and make everyone in the family enjoy a great time together.

Computer kids games are also electronic toys in some sense, although you don’t buy any hardware. Computer games are software applications that you can purchase in the form of CDs or DVDs or directly download using the internet. These games are highly interactive in nature and a lot of them are quite educational in their content.

Keep safety in mind

Outdoor electronic toys, while they are fun, need adult supervision. If your child has a battery operated toy, it is recommended that you are with them when they are playing with their toy. This is for the safety of the kid and the people around. You certainly don’t want a helicopter to bump into someone’s head. And in general, no matter which toy your child is playing with, you should be aware of the safety regulations and keep an eye on them. The material of the toy should also be considered from the safety perspective.

Which electronic toys for which use?

Educational electronic toys allow your child to have fun while they learn. Some of the bestselling educational electronic toys in Canada are Ozobot Bit 2.0 - Winner Best "Robot Toy", VTech InnoTab MAX, Toys Funny Animal Piano Musical Music Touch Play Carpet Mat Blanket Kid Baby Toy, LeapFrog LeapPad2 and LeapFrog Leapster Explorer.

Radio operated helicopters are not only fun, but they also help your child develop coordination skills. Some of the top radio operated helicopters are Elisona M9912 Mini 2.4G 4CH RC Quadcopter Helicopter 6 Axis Gyro 4, AUBIG Z008 Mini 4CH Channel Infrared RC Remote Control Helicopter with Built-in Gyroscopes System, Elisona CX-10A Mini Remote Control Quadcopter RC Helicopter Gyro Airplane Plane Aircraft Model Toys Headless Mode and Elisona JJRC H8C 2.4GHz 6 Axis Gyro 4CH 4 Channel Remote Control RC Quad Copter.

Similarly, radio operated cars are also fun. You should look at products like Elisona Electric Toy Military Tank Car Model with Light Flash Simulate Sound, Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy with Vehicle and 7-in-1 Rechargeable Innovative Solar Transforming Car Station Kit Educational Toy for Kids.