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A toy is an object used in play. Toys are usually associated with children and pets, but it is not unusual for adult humans and some non-domesticated animals to play with toys. Many items are manufactured to serve as toys, but goods, or (game-centric) services produced for other purposes can also be used as toys. A child may pick up a household item and 'fly' it around pretending that it is an airplane, or an animal might play with a pinecone by batting at it, biting it, chasing it, or by throwing it up in the air. Some toys are produced primarily as collector's items and are not intended to be played with. The origin of toys is prehistoric; dolls representing infants, animals, and soldiers, as well as representations of tools used by adults are readily found at archaeological sites. The origin of the word "toy" is unknown, but it is believed that it was first used in the 14th century. Toys, and play in general, are important when it comes to growing up and learning about the world around us. The young use toys and play to discover their identity, help their bodies grow strong, learn cause and effect, explore relationships, and practice skills they will need as adults. Adults use toys and play to form and strengthen social bonds, teach, remember and reinforce lessons from their youth, discover their identity, exercise their minds and bodies, explore relationships, practice skills, and decorate their living spaces. Toys are more than simple amusement, they and the ways that they are used profoundly influence many aspects of life. Wooden toys of Channapatna, a town in India famous for its toysFrom Wikipedia under the
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 news.google.com Singersroom News For Maxwell the album and its forthcoming successors is all about care and not toys , such as cars, boats and jewelry. "I'm sure when people listen to what I ... and more » news.google.com Institute for Middle East Understanding Our intent was to bring Palestinians toys , medicines, toolkits, olive tree saplings, and one 50-kilo bag of cement while breaking the sea barrier Israel ... Free Gaza--and Palestine The Nation. Allure of normal life triumphs in West Bank 'ghost town' guardian.co.uk all 1,048 news articles » news.google.com Tampa Tribune When I summoned my daughter to show her the excruciating consequences of leaving her toys in unexpected places, her reaction was predictable: That was my ... From Google News Search: "Toys" Good safe toys to leave in the crate to entertain the dogs while we are not home? Q. Keep in mind they are toy murders and the kongs barely hold up with them...the dogs are a toy poodle and a 20 pound terrier mix...so I'm looking for good entertaining toys they can enjoy for the hour or two they are alone and then also just safe toys in general that they might not destroy... (they only seem to be able to handle tennis balls) We can't have anything plush or squeaky (they destroy those) No ropes or anything stringy (they eat those) Thanks We haven't tried the black kongs...our poodle you put the kong in the cage with the treats (we can't do peanut butter its forbidden in this house...I'm highly allergic to it) and he won't touch it until we let him out...and our terrier mix just likes to destroy...but the only things she… [cont.] Asked by Poodles4ever - Thu Nov 20 16:12:45 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Sounds like you have a couple of avid little chewers on your hands! Have you tried the black kongs? They are super sturdy, especially for small dogs. Also, I would go with nylabones (there are all kinds and shapes) and raw beef bones. Make sure they are raw. Cooked bones splinter, raw ones don't. Answered by Julie D. - Thu Nov 20 16:18:40 2008 What toys can I make for my cat to play with using house hold items? Q. My cat is nearly 3 years old ( in November) and she gets lonely and bored alot of times when I'm busy and can't play or pet her. She doesn't like marbles or balls, she grew out of them, and I want to make her her own toy she could play with on her own and have fun. I can't buy any toys because my parents won't take me but I really want to make her something special so she won't be bored and lonely. But she's afraid of almost everything so it can't be that big. Asked by Malus - Sun Jun 10 15:39:34 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments A. Cats tend to be so fickle, that it's usually best to NOT put that much effort into it! Try out a few things to see what grabs her attention: - Dangle a shoelace or string - Attach a bell (or something with a little noise) to a stick - Try a bow used for gift wrapping - Toss her the cap of bottled water/milk - My cats love to carry around hair binders - Make a ball out of gift wrapping paper (so it crinkles) - Blow bubbles near her - Any flash light or small laser light can provide hours of entertainment Good job looking after your cat's needs :) Answered by kate - Sun Jun 10 15:48:29 2007 What toys are good for a four month old?
Q. We have rattles and an activity gym, but it just occured to me she may be ready for "older baby" toys! What toys are other babies this age playing with? Asked by Kiley S - Tue Jun 24 19:35:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Until about 6 months there is not a lot out there except rattles and small hand toys. Have you tried taggies balls or blankets? They are toys with tag like ribbons that babies love. My daughter also loved toys with mirrors and toys that she could chew. Also the laugh and learn puppy was her best friend for months and i highly reccomend it. It has sounds pads so sensitive even lightly touching it will make it talk to your little one. Answered by Alexa's Mom - Tue Jun 24 20:11:50 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Toys" Toys is a 1992 film about a very large family-owned toy company whose change of management threatens to make it a factory dedicated to producing only violent and war related toys. This film article is a stub. You can help Wikiquote by expanding it.General Leland Zevo
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