Holiday Picks 2021: Best DIY toys for children in Mississauga

Holiday season is finally here and we want this season to be extra special. With so many toy launches dropping this year, we understand the struggle of trying to find just the right gift to give to just the right kid. This year we’ve decided to make it easier by gathering our top toys of the season available here in Ontario! Today we look at the best DIY toys for children in Mississauga.

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With majority of this school year being online, our kids have missed out on the joys of being active and challenged as we once were. Activities like summer camps, play days and even family cottage nights have been missed dearly by all. As we transition into this new year of what we hope to see normality, we’ve got just what you need to bring the adventurous and creative nature back into your child’s system!

Meet PSB DIY, a line of fun easy to build toys that will bring the screen time down as you and your little one get closer this holiday season!

Do-it-themselves, or with your help of course!

This December, PSB toys will be launching their new Holiday themed collection of DIY toys, called PSB DIY. With this pandemic making accessibility harder, we’ve heard a lot about do-it-yourself dupes and activities to keep us occupied. Have you ever thought about DIY toys? DIY toys are a new twist to toy construction! Put down the legos, and bring on PSB toys! 

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PSB toys feature a variety of products suitable for children over the ages of 3! Each set includes an instruction manual with simple and easy details on how to construct the toys, as well as all the tools and parts needed along the way! Batteries included! These toys are perfect as it helps bring out a child’s inner problem solving skill and creativity! They also get the pleasure of saying they did it all by themselves!

Support Local Creatives!

So many things to love about PSB toys, especially their aim at supporting their community. PSB DIY toys have been designed and created by local artists around the GTA including some of Sheridan College’s very own! With a variety of items to choose from, each artist has added their unique touch to make your childs holiday season extra special. From the packaging to the final product our artists have thought it all through and provided special clues and instructions to make each item easy to build and a remarkable reward. Be sure to pick up your toy this season and tag #PSBDIYcreates to feature your childs creation on PSB’s instagram story this season!

Safe resort to DIY toys for children in Mississauga!

With great power comes great responsibility and PSB toys has made that key. PSB DIY features toy kits for various age groups that includes all tools and pieces necessary for the job! But to ensure further safety, different kits have been created for different ages, ranging in difficulty level and type of toy. Kids ages 3-10 are priority, first and the best craftsmen have put together durable parts that do not require any harsh or dangerous adhesives or products. Kids age 10+ however will have the option to purchase their own packages with adhesives and tools provided.

Shop with PSB Toys!

PSB toys will be available for purchase this holiday season in their pop up shop in Mississauga Ontario! Make sure you mark down your calendars and hop in line as you don’t want to miss out on PSB20! Yes you heard it correctly! PSB toys will be having a sale for 90 days in which orders over $50 will receive 20% off! Check out their website to learn more about each product! 

 

We can’t wait to see what your child can create this holiday season! Be sure to tag #PSBDIY and follow PSB Toys on instagram and facebook for more DIY toys!

 

Anxiety-Relieving Fidget Toys in Mississauga

effective fidget toys that help relieve anxiety and stress

Looking for effective and unique fidget toys?

First, a little history…

Back in 2017, fidget spinners became the most popular and sought-after toy in the market. A lot of people in different age groups find it very satisfying and enjoyable to use. The global craze about this specific kind of toy opened the door for more fidget toys in the market especially since it claimed to help relieve anxiety, stress, and other mental conditions.

The fidget toys offered in PSB Toys’ are not just about the famous fidget spinners. We offer handcrafted and customizable toys. Customers will have the chance to create their personalized and unique fidget toy by picking which sensory attachments they wish to have.

 

How do fidget toys help relieve anxiety?

anxiety-releaving1. Elevated Focus and Productivity

A toy like a fidget spinner is very easy to use and using it does not require much attention. Because of this, users can still do their work/schoolwork with more focus and concentration because the satisfying movement and sensory of the toy can help calm users down.

2. Mind Stimulating

Having control of how a specific thing works is not only satisfying but also helps stimulate the brain. Some ways that can help stimulate the brain is by completing puzzles or by having a puzzle-like feeling for a toy (e.g., fidget cube)

3. Portability

Having something you can bring anywhere and can fit in ones’ pocket is of the best quality of fidget toys. Consequently, these types of toys are especially helpful for people who have anxiety or any other mental condition because they could get triggered anytime anywhere and they need something easy to use and very accessible.

 

Fidget toys available in PSB Toys

Fidget Spinnersanxiety-relieving fidget toy

This type of fidget toy is usually made out of metal or plastic and has a ball bearing in the centre that promotes the effortless spinning movement of its multiple lobes. This type of toy claims to help promote calmness among people who experience anxiety, ADHD, and autism.

Chewable Straws

chewable straw anxiety-relieving fidget toyFlexible straws that are not only reusable but also chewable! This type of straw is safe for use for both kids and adults who have challenges when it comes to oral motor and sensory. Overall, these fidget straws can help strengthen oral muscles and stimulation.

Six-Sided Fidget Cubescube anxiety-relieving fidget toy

Customized and unique sensory attachments are used on each of the six sides that personally satisfy customers. Some of the famous sensory and motion sides of a fidget cube include – breathe, flip/switch, glide, spin, roll, and click.

 

What do experts think?

In an article, Dr. Pilar Trelles, a psychiatrist at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, says that fidget spinners/toys do help improve focus and calm a person down. In addition, these types of toys offer a better and less harmful way of exerting nervous energy. However, it should be noted that these toys are just a temporary and short-term solution for anxiety and that it is best to seek help and treatments from professionals.

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