It’s really very simple: follow the age guidelines on packages when buying for your children. They are there for a reason!
When my kids were young, it would drive me crazy, as members of my family would ignore age guidelines. I would hear “she is smart enough to play with” or that “they are so advanced”. It doesn’t matter!
The age guidelines are often there because of small parts, coordination issues, or for a safety reasons you wouldn’t think of. Here’s a simple fact: The majority of child related incidents are with kids playing with a product in which they are under the intended age. Follow age guidelines!
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