What railway to choose a child

The railway is very popular among boys and girls of all ages. Unfortunately, not all toys are distinguished by durability and quality: trains leave the track, the cars break down, and the remote controls stop working. Therefore, in order to choose a good road, consider the peculiarities of its design, type of control, material, quality of fastening and other nuances.

The best manufacturers of railways for children

There is a wide range of railways on the domestic market. Toys can ride on batteries or be controlled by a child, imitate smoke and make various sounds. They have a different number of cars and decor elements, the length and shape of the canvas, the scale. Therefore, it can be very difficult for parents to choose a railway for a child.

To buy a really high-quality item, pay attention to the products of the following manufacturers:

1. Fisher Price. This American company was founded in 1930. Its main goal is to create toys that will not only please children, but also develop their creative abilities, thinking and motor skills. The company's products comply with international standards of quality and safety. In addition, before entering the market, toys are tested not only by scientists, but also by children. Fisher Price Railways are suitable for children over 12 months old.

2. Brio. The company was founded in 1884 in a small town in Sweden, but today it is a world famous organization. Its products meet high quality standards and are tested for safety, durability, stretching and compliance with the stated functions. Brio railways are designed for children over three years old.

3. Lego. Known worldwide manufacturer of educational toys. Lego parts are made of highly resistant plastic, and the company's products comply with international quality standards.

4. Tomy. The company's products are made only from durable and safe materials. They meet not only international quality standards, but also more stringent standards created by the manufacturer.

What to look for when buying

Material

Most railways are made of plastic, wood, or metal:

1. Wooden railways are suitable for children older than two years. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, durable and safe. Due to this, the toy can be transferred "inherited." However, small elements of construction are often performed and drawn not accurately. For small children, such inaccuracy is not terrible, but for older children it is better to choose models that are more close to reality. When choosing a wooden model, make sure that it does not have chipping, chipping, which may be dangerous to the child.

2. Most manufacturers make plastic railways. This material allows you to create accurate designs, the smallest details and bright landscape. High-quality plastic has high strength: does not break when dropped or hit and withstands many years of operation. Plastic models can be used for children from 2 to 12 years.

3. Metal roads are the most realistic, expensive and rare. They are suitable for children over 10 years old. Such toys are characterized by high strength and durability. As a rule, they are made as similar as possible to real models. In addition, metal is used to create collectible items for adults.

Equipment

First, the child needs to buy a starter kit, which consists of rails and a train. Additionally, it can be equipped with trees, a control unit, a tunnel, figures of animals and people, benches, etc. The more decorative elements and accessories, the higher the price.

After purchasing the starter kit, you can extend the length of the canvas, purchase additional cars, a locomotive, and other structural elements that are suitable in size.

Control type

Small children (2-4 years) do not need railways, on which the train will go by itself. They will like to drive vehicles independently, i.e. apply muscular strength. Children 5–7 years old will be interested to control the movement without applying force, for example, using the remote control. Therefore, choose electronically controlled roads, for example, on batteries. Such models allow you to stop and direct the rolling stock along the desired trajectory, turn on the sound, beep, accelerate the train.

Also, electric models are digital or analog. Due to their sophisticated management, they operate from the network. Such toys are interesting for schoolchildren.

1. Digital control allows you to adjust the speed and lighting, direct the train to any place on the road and manage several types of transport simultaneously in different driving modes.

2. Analog control is cheaper than digital because it does not allow to operate several locomotives at the same time. Often the analog control unit can be changed to digital.

Which railway to choose

When buying a railroad for a baby, make sure that all parts are strong and large, and the adhesion between the rails and between the cars is strong. The toy must withstand flying around the room, bumps and, possibly, bites. Therefore, small copies of real trains that have small parts should not be left to the mercy of preschoolers.

Children over 8 years old can buy more serious toys: with analog or digital control. It is possible that such models will have a scale that needs to be taken into account when purchasing cars, locomotives, landscape elements, etc., separately. The most popular types of scales are HO (1:87) and TT (1: 120). Under them, it will be easiest for you to choose additional designs.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.