How to safely buy toys during a pandemic?

Although strict isolation has come to an end and the government lifts more and more restrictions, staying indoors is still the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus. So if you plan to buy toys for your child, it is better not to visit the mall and choose online transactions. Thanks to this, we can save time and money, but most importantly – take care of our safety.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed our shopping habits. According to Skąpiec.pl – one of the largest price comparison websites in Poland, in April 2020 the number of new website users increased by over 64%. We are starting to buy online more willingly and this is a trend that will surely continue. Due to the upcoming Children’s Day, many of us will want to order a gift for their child online. What to look for when buying toys online? What to do to make sure that the product complies with the description and will arrive on time? And finally, what toys to choose in the maze of offers and promotions? We answer all your questions.

Creative fun – a way to stop boredom for children of all ages

Regardless of whether we want to buy a toddler a gift on the occasion of Children’s Day or we are looking for a way to get rid of boredom, it is worth reaching for such toys that will awaken the creativity of our child. In addition to classics such as coloring books, crayons, puzzles, board games or timeless Lego bricks, we have many other interesting proposals to choose from. DIY jewelry making kit? Of course! Remote controlled robot? Of course! The first microscope or a little scientist’s kit? Or maybe a manufacture of lipsticks and lip glosses? Educational toys will allow the child to develop interests and explore the world, and have fun at the same time.

How to break your home routine? Bet on movement!

According to the results of the National Health Test of Poles, prepared by Medonet, as much as 50 percent. inhabitants of our country do not play sports at all. Meanwhile, a regular dose of exercise prevents obesity, strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and improves concentration. Physical activity plays a key role in the development of a child, which is why it is so important to infect children with love for sports from an early age.

If we have our own home garden, it is worth investing in the right equipment to keep your child entertained in the fresh air. Depending on the age and preferences of the toddler, we can choose among sports toys (football goals, basketball baskets, badminton, mini gym), wooden houses, slides or tents.

How to safely buy toys online?

While the coronavirus pandemic has made online transactions much more popular, online shopping may still be a concern, especially when ordering baby products. How to avoid dishonest sellers and be sure that we receive the ordered goods?

1. Let’s use stores that are partners of known and trusted platforms, such as Opineo.pl. The website collects after-sales opinions about both stores and the products themselves. The opinions we see on the website are post-transaction comments – expressed in a questionnaire sent to the customer after finalizing the order.
2. Let’s check the regulations carefully and all rules regarding shipping, delivery, possible returns and complaints, especially if we do not know the e-shop well and cannot find it on Opineo.pl. It is also worth checking the entity that owns the business in the National Court Register or CEIDG.
3. Let’s limit contact with couriers. Pay for orders by card or online payment systems so that the courier does not have to collect cash from us. Many stores also offer delivery to post offices, e.g. in grocery stores. Then we collect the purchased goods during everyday shopping.
4. We collect purchases contactlessly in a parcel locker. Using the application or the QR code received in the e-mail, we will open a Parcel Locker without touching the screen. If we use the Skapiec.pl price comparison engine when buying toys for a child, we will find information about this delivery option next to each offer.
5. Let’s keep a distance of min. 1,5 m, if contact with the courier is necessary. Avoid shaking hands, pens or mobile computers. Of course, after receiving the package, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and use a disinfectant.

What do we pay attention to when buying products online?

When buying goods for a child, we mainly care about fast delivery and good quality of the ordered toys, clothes or accessories. According to Opineo.pl data, these are the two most discussed aspects of online shopping. Choosing a trusted e-shop will give us confidence that the purchases will be successful and delivered on time. When ordering articles for children, let’s be guided not only by the price of selected toys or equipment – let’s read the opinions about the selected store to be sure that we are making the purchase in a reliable, proven and recommended place. In addition, let’s get acquainted with the payment and delivery options – it will give us the sense of security we need today.