Much More Active Toys

Obesity or excessive weight has become one of the diseases that threaten children. Prevent by getting children more active, one of them by providing some kinds of toys at home.

Researchers from the University of Buffalo studied the level of activity of 3 children, aged 8-12 years found children who have 3 types of toys are two times more active than children who only have one toy.

Dr.Denise Feda, head of research said the parents who want to provide variety of activities in their children can do so by providing various tools of the game. "Two or three kinds of toys at home is helpful, especially for girls," he said.

In addition to playing in the house, of course children should be involved in sports activities. "Physically active has become an important issue to prevent obesity," he said.

In children aged less, namely infants and toddlers, the right toys is also effective to improve motor skills and intellectual. Therefore, the activities of children in this age ought to play more.