A parent wants to be present as their child grows. They try to be there for playtime and help with their child’s imagination as much as possible. But what happens when your child grows to that age when pretending you are the horse becomes obsolete to wanting real horse toys? Children become more aware of details as they grow. A child will start to notice that their stuffed horse toys aren’t the same as the horses they have seen in real life. So children want more detailed toys to match the world they are beginning to realize.

That is why Breyer Horses are such great gifts for children. The horses that Breyer makes are detailed but not hazardous for young kids. The detail allows children to see how horses look at a close up level. Instead of looking at rocking horses or stuffed animals for the anatomy of a horse, children get scaled, lifelike toys from Breyer. The details also satisfies their needs of having a toy that looks like the horses they have seen in real life, and so they can connect to the toys more.

It may seem daunting at times to try and find a toy that your son or daughter may want. Children’s fancies seem to change on a whim, day to day, and it can be hard to keep up. However, sometimes simplicity is a good thing. The horses that Breyer makes are detailed enough to show lifelike versions of several horse breeds, but also allow for imagination because the horse usually come with minimal supplemental toys. This means the Breyer toys can be played with outside, inside, on the couch, on the floor, or in the grass. All it relies on is the child’s imagination. Locating the toys might be difficult if you have a certain breed in mind. But Retired Breyer Horses are easily located online or at garage sales, as long as you take the time to look.

So the next time you are looking for a toy, remember the brand name Breyer.