Boys playing with girl toys

thehillsarealive0000 · December 2012

For the record, I don't think this is a girl toy. I want to buy my daughter and my nephew the same toy for Christmas - this one. DH thinks I shouldn't get it because it is a "girls only" toy and a boy wouldn't like playing house. I think he is wrong and stupid. WDYT?

Dee1028 · December 2012

Would nephew's parents put it out for him to play with? I would buy it for him if so.

I know that my SIL and her husband were weird about nephew playing with "girl" toys. It pissed me off but I wouldn't waste my money on something like that if they didn't let him play with it and kept it away from him.

EMOmamma · December 2012

kbruington:
Depending on the boys age, I'm sure he would like it. Kids just like to play...period.

I agree, my son plays with Little People things (he likes the farm). That house is probably more fun for a kid closer to 2 though - that's when they really start imaginative play.

The leapfrog house toy is fun for younger toddlers/babies though.

https://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-19180-My-Discovery-House/dp/B004MWJLHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354551950&sr=1-1&keywords=leap+frog+house

My son got this tractor toy for his 1st birthday and still loves it:

https://www.amazon.com/i-play-G02033-Funtime-Tractor/dp/B000063JQJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354552853&sr=8-1&keywords=old+macdonald+toy

thehillsarealive0000 · December 2012

Dee1028:
Would nephew's parents put it out for him to play with? I would buy it for him if so.

I know that my SIL and her husband were weird about nephew playing with "girl" toys. It pissed me off but I wouldn't waste my money on something like that if they didn't let him play with it and kept it away from him.

I really don't know if they are weird about this type of thing. I honestly don't know them too well, they are on DH's side. I guess I could just ask? Kinda awkward. I mean there is a boy in the picture on amazon! But ya I don't want to waste my mula.

thehillsarealive0000 · December 2012

EMO-mamma:
kbruington:
Depending on the boys age, I'm sure he would like it. Kids just like to play...period.
I agree, my son plays with Little People things (he likes the farm). That house is probably more fun for a kid closer to 2 though - that's when they really start imaginative play.
The leapfrog house toy is fun for younger toddlers/babies though.
https://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-19180-My-Discovery-House/dp/B004MWJLHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354551950&sr=1-1&keywords=leap+frog+house
My son got this tractor toy for his 1st birthday and still loves it:
https://www.amazon.com/i-play-G02033-Funtime-Tractor/dp/B000063JQJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354552853&sr=8-1&keywords=old+macdonald+toy

Thanks for the suggestions. I know the house is for older kids (I was thinking younger than 2 though) but I figured they'll get so many toys they'll need something for later!

Serendipity117 · December 2012

I work at a day care and you know what some of the most popular things for boys are?

The Pretend Play Center that has a kitchen, babies and dress up.

The houses, castles and pirate ships with all the little people and figures. I've actually had boys fight over the houses and little people.

Don't get me wrong, the boys still like the cars and the other typical "boy" toys but they gravitate towards the ones I mentioned above because they aren't something a lot of them have at home. Kids need all types of play regardless if the toy is more typical for one gender or the other.

My son loves the little people and the houses/cars/planes that go with them. To be honest, he'd probably love the castle if we bought it.

To answer your question, I think the house you have above is fine as long as it is age appropriate. Also, EMO had some good ideas.

mben1119 · December 2012

1. That's not a girls' toy.

2. Assigning gender roles to toys at an early range is just idiotic to me. DS plays with everything from dump trucks to Elmo to a doll baby at my parents' house. Children don't care about these things-adults do.

wheelsonthebus · December 2012

mabenner1:

1. That's not a girls' toy.

2. Assigning gender roles to toys at an early range is just idiotic to me. DS plays with everything from dump trucks to Elmo to a doll baby at my parents' house. Children don't care about these things-adults do.

This, this, and more this. I agree 100%.

LER091811 · December 2012

Depending on the kids age and temperament, he could be offended by the purple. If you don't think it would be an issue though, go for it. The only other thing I will say is the real issue I see here is you getting him a toy for a year or two from now. I *HATE* when people give me toys and outfits for later. It would make me much happier if they saved their money. I know I have little space for everything people give LO just for now, when they give me stuff for later it's like they've just given me a mess and a chore. Just my two cents

tjkdlhb · December 2012

How to tell if a toy is for boys or girls

EMOmamma · December 2012

tjkdlhb:

awesome.

hopefulmom81 · December 2012

EMO-mamma:
tjkdlhb:

awesome.

OMG. I just cracked up at my desk...awesome

JuliaJAG · December 2012

We're on the traditional side of things (e.g., I would never buy my son Malibu Barbie -- although come to think of it, I can't see myself ever buying Barbie even if we have a daughter), but I recently added this to our Amazon wish list, which looks similar:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000284X6W/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&smid=A2IXQ1BFDAX23W

A house, especially one with different learning features, strikes me as just about the most gender-neutral toy there is. Maybe tell DH that your son will only pretend mow the lawn and not pretend bake a cake....!

Stefaniepr · December 2012

Hmmm....Santa brought DS a kitchen last year because he loves playing with them. He LOVES it. In fact,at his daycare, the kids have to rotate every 30 minutes because all the kids fight over playing in the kitchen area. Toys are toys. If he likes it, go for it.

littleredfish · December 2012

mabenner1:

1. That's not a girls' toy.

2. Assigning gender roles to toys at an early range is just idiotic to me. DS plays with everything from dump trucks to Elmo to a doll baby at my parents' house. Children don't care about these things-adults do.

All of this. My neice has a barbie dreamhouse for her dinosaurs (these dinosaurs frequently drive hotwheels), and my nephews favorite toy is his cabbage patch "baby". My DD has a plastic toolset given to her by FIL for when she's older. Adults care, kids do not; and like you said there is a boy in the picture! You DH is being immature about this. The kids opinion is the only one thats matters so maybe just ask his parents what he is into if you are unsure.

k8edgerton · December 2012

That is silly of your DH.

Isn't it a boy playing with it in the picture???

Babies don't see girl/boy toys, they just see something to play with. If they want to play with "girl toys" and they are a boy or "boy" toys and they are a girl... So what?!?!

I used to play with my brother Star Wars toys and his Incredible Hulk toys. He would also play barbies and house with me. We both came out all right.

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