Enjoyed your article today. I can see why you only wanted to allow #Toys made of natural materials; good going, since your child can play & ENHANCE his/her imagination !

You said you'd had a piano to play ..well, I had a small organ (child sized). It was so Fun to learn about music. I can vividly remember learning to play "Silent Night" and a few other #Holiday tunes.

My parents were so KIND to allow me to play a few instruments; I didn't overdo, as I was a somewhat sensitive child too ♦♦ I played quieter tunes on the organ (that wasn't too hard on them).

And I had dolls, stuffed animals (as u did); one of my favorite toys did not involve batteries! An interior decorator set; and I loved to play w/ my brother's Erector Set & also his Toy Tow truck (that did make a small sound, but I never owned any super-loud or annoying type toys).

I also loved a gift my brother Don designed for me -- it was made fm a big box my dad brought home 1 da. ==> a Play Stove !

Thanks for the cool post