[{"id":59130806308,"handle":"all-products","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2022-07-04T13:37:46+02:00","body_html":"\u003cem\u003eView ALL\u003c\/em\u003e products in the 4aKid range. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4aKid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an online baby shop selling baby proofing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eitems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, child safety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eproducts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, kids clothing, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etoys\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e for boys and girls and trendy baby accessories, making life easier and simpler for parents. \u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-10T18:28:49+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"order-form-v2","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"All Products"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-22T21:20:18+02:00","alt":"All Products - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/all-products4akid.jpg?v=1626981619"}},{"id":59359789092,"handle":"baby-toddler-toys","title":"Baby \u0026 Toddler Toys","updated_at":"2022-06-27T19:10:50+02:00","body_html":"Keep your \u003cem\u003ebaby\u003c\/em\u003e entertained and educated with our range of \u003cem\u003etoys\u003c\/em\u003e for \u003cem\u003ebabies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003etoddlers.\u003c\/em\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:44:40+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Baby \u0026 Toddler Toys"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:03:57+02:00","alt":"Baby \u0026 Toddler Toys - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/baby-and-toddler-toys-4akid.jpg?v=1641899037"}},{"id":59368144932,"handle":"brands","title":"Brands","updated_at":"2022-07-04T13:37:46+02:00","body_html":"Amazing baby and children's brands brought to you by 4aKid.","published_at":"2019-09-13T13:09:45+02:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"collection-right","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Brands"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-22T21:20:24+02:00","alt":"Brands - 4aKid","width":600,"height":480,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/brands4akid.jpg?v=1626981624"}},{"id":59360018468,"handle":"toys-playtime-educational-interactive-pretend-play","title":"Educational, Interactive \u0026 Pretend Play","updated_at":"2022-07-03T10:45:20+02:00","body_html":"Shop online for the best\u003cem\u003e Educational, Interactive and Pretend Pla\u003c\/em\u003ey Toys \u0026amp; Products for babies and children","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:48:14+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Educational Interactive \u0026 Pretend Play"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:01+02:00","alt":"Educational, Interactive \u0026 Pretend Play - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/educational-interactive-and-pretend-play-4akid.jpg?v=1641899041"}},{"id":59368570916,"handle":"melissa-and-doug","title":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","updated_at":"2022-07-03T10:45:20+02:00","body_html":"Award-winning toys. 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These are toys that stimulate the tactile system through various textures, vibration, temperature, or weight, designed to activate different senses, for all ages and abilities, helping to manage anxiety, fidgeting or sensory processing. Help improve learning, communication, and calming down! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ciframe id=\"zShareTpcCheck\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/html\/tpc.html\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan id=\"zoho_button_ext\" style=\"display: none; position: absolute; z-index: 99999999; width: 80px; height: 31px; background-image: url('chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/images\/zshare.png'); background-size: 80px 31px; opacity: 0.9; cursor: pointer; top: 0px; left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-24T16:10:10+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory ball"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory toy"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:10+02:00","alt":"Toys that stimulate the tactile system through various textures, vibration, temperature, or weight, designed to activate different senses, for all ages and abilities, helping to manage anxiety, fidgeting or sensory processing","width":800,"height":533,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/sensory-toys-4akid.jpg?v=1641899051"}},{"id":59359658020,"handle":"toys-playtime","title":"Toys \u0026 Playtime","updated_at":"2022-07-03T18:11:01+02:00","body_html":"Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers all learn through playing. Shop our range of toys \u003cem\u003eplaytime\u003c\/em\u003e fun for your child.","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:44:42+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys \u0026 Playtime"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Baby \u0026 Toddler Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Building Blocks \u0026 Puzzles"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Building Blocks \u0026 Puzzles"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Cooking \u0026 Baking Accessories"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Educational Interactive \u0026 Pretend Play"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Kid's Electric Ride-on Cars"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Plush Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Robotic and Science kits"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Wooden Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"toy for girls"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toy Vehicles"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"toys and games"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"toys and playtime"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Boys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Girls"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"educational-toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Water Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys \u0026 Learning"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Arts \u0026 Crafts E-Books"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"M\u0026D Arts \u0026 Crafts"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Baby \u0026 Toddler Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Brainteasers"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Building Blocks \u0026 Puzzles"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Building blocks LEGO \u0026 construction"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Cooking \u0026 Baking Accessories"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Cooking for kids"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Educational Interactive \u0026 Pretend Play"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"M\u0026D Educational Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Kid's Electric Ride-on Cars"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Ride ons and walkers"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Kids Sports Equipment"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Outdoor Bath \u0026 Water"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Outdoor Bath \u0026 Water Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Bath \u0026 Water Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Water Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Plush Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"M\u0026D Plush Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Robotic and Science kits"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"science toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"science experiment kits"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"sensory toy"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"fidget toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Boys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Girls"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Wooden Toys"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"M\u0026D Wooden Puzzles"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"M\u0026D Wooden Toys"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:16+02:00","alt":"Toys \u0026 Playtime - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/toys-and-playtime-4akid.jpg?v=1641899056"}},{"id":59360247844,"handle":"toys-for-boys","title":"Toys for Boys","updated_at":"2022-07-03T10:45:20+02:00","body_html":"\u003ch1\u003eShop online for the best \u003cem\u003eBoys Toys \u003c\/em\u003eat great prices.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can trust us to provide you with the best Boys Toys your money can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoys Toys attract children like moths to a flame.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when there are no toys around, children will make their own out of whatever they can get their hands on. This begs the question, \"What is the role of toys in child development?\" Children appear to have an intrinsic sense of what they require and tend to gravitate in that way. Children \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4akid.co.za\/collections\/toys-for-boys\/products\/fidget-twist\" title=\"toys for boys\"\u003elearn \u003c\/a\u003eto utilize boys toys and props symbolically, build consistent and detailed narratives, maintain rules and roles, and arrange play situations from beginning to end through the teaching of mature pretend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/4aKid\/\" title=\"boys toys\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToys are just objects that youngsters use to occupy themselves while also exploring their surroundings, learning, role-playing, and learning to express their feelings. \u003cstrong\u003eBoys Toys\u003c\/strong\u003e are frequently employed as symbols for other things, and this is where their immense potential for assisting children in grasping larger concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are 3 key aspects to consider when it comes to toys and child development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Creative and imaginative play can be stimulated by open-ended toys.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoys toys that can be used in a variety of ways assist your child's brain grow and get them thinking in narratives. This, in turn, allows them to see the world in a broader context. Creativity is essential for children to learn to think outside the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Boys Toys educate children about STEAM.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren's brains are like sponges. They are constantly gathering information from their environment. Toys give youngsters another avenue to pursue science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. A toy, whether simple or complex, teaches your child a lesson and underlines the importance of toys in child development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Toys aid in the development of a child's motor skills.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a young child grasps a toy and learns to manipulate it, he or she is honing their motor skills and improving their hand\/eye coordination. This aids your child's progression through the stages of physical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this relates to different age groups for boys toys:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBabies Boys Toys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabies are eager to learn about their surroundings, and they have a lot to learn. For them, every new colour, shape, texture, sound and taste, become the learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToddlers' Boys Toys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToddlers can play with a broader range of toys than they could when they were younger. It's fine if kids still appreciate some of the items they used to play with as babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreschool and School-Aged Children's Boys Toys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen children reach preschool age, they can begin learning about letters, numbers, and language abilities. Toys that promote this style of learning range from simple letter puzzles to high-tech electronic gadgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:48:06+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Boys"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:24+02:00","alt":"Toys for Boys - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/toys-for-boys-4akid.jpg?v=1641899064"}},{"id":59360280612,"handle":"toys-for-girls","title":"Toys for Girls","updated_at":"2022-07-03T10:45:20+02:00","body_html":"\u003ch1\u003eShop online for the best \u003cem\u003eToys for Girls\u003c\/em\u003e at great prices.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is pretty evident that most toys for girls have particular qualities, from the colour to the textures to the function of each toy or object. Toys for girls are all about promoting femininity, attractiveness, and certain gender norms. Cooking, cleaning, various domestic activities, and baby care are examples of gender roles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of studies have been conducted on the sorts of toys available to boys and girls. According to this research, males are offered a wider range of toys that inspire exploration, manipulation, creation, and construction. \u003cstrong\u003eGirls toys\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, do not provide similar options. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4akid.co.za\/collections\/toys-for-girls\/products\/fidget-twist\" title=\"girls toys\"\u003eToys\u003c\/a\u003e that encourage domestic tasks and mothering attitudes are given to young females. Because of these distinctions, it is thought that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/4aKid\/\" title=\"toys for girls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echild\u003c\/a\u003e development of mental and social abilities is tied to the kind of activities that their toys encourage (Miller, 474)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEncouraging children to play with a larger variety of toys may be beneficial.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a 2020 research published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discovered that when both boys and girls play with dolls, brain areas involved with empathy and perspective-taking experience increased activity. But, regardless of what society desires, it's important emphasizing that children's choices for gender-typical toys appear to be influenced by biological factors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, research has revealed that newborns prefer toys geared toward their own gender, implying that their choice is natural since they are in the pre-socialization stage of development. Studies reveal that infant monkeys have gender-typical toy choices, which lends credence to this claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so much to consider, connect with us on our live chat and we will help you to find the best \u003cstrong\u003egirls toys\u003c\/strong\u003e for your princess.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:48:05+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Toys for Girls"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:24+02:00","alt":"Toys for Girls - Girls Toys","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/toys-for-girls-4akid.jpg?v=1641899064"}},{"id":59360313380,"handle":"wooden-toys","title":"Wooden Toys","updated_at":"2022-06-29T08:24:27+02:00","body_html":"High quality w\u003cem\u003eooden\u003c\/em\u003e and educational \u003cem\u003etoys\u003c\/em\u003e, that are classic, traditional and perfect for playtime.","published_at":"2019-09-13T09:48:04+02:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Wooden Toys"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:04:24+02:00","alt":"Wooden Toys - 4aKid","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1201\/5140\/collections\/wooden-toys-4akid.jpg?v=1641899064"}}]