To think upper age limits on toys are unnecessary

[Purplesky2]

Things like playmobil that my 10 year old son still enjoys at times but he pointed out he would play it next year! Mu 6 year old pointed out that he “shouldn’t” play with her kinetic sand with her as it was age 1.5 to 8 years! Obviously it’s a guide but it can make older kids think they ate being babyish if they with play toys not consoles!

I see your point however as someone who doesn't have children, I find toy shopping really hard. Especially in the under 3 range where you blink and miss what ages toys are aimed at. I tend to use it as a guide to see if it's going to interest them so find it helpful.

I agree with Fallofrain - it's a useful guide if you're not in touch with the children's toy scene, but need to buy a gift.

I remember for a while the Early Learning Centre used to put the minimum age range plus 100, e.g. Age 3 to 103, in order to show that there was never really an upper age limit for a toy.