Question: My mom is adopting toddlers from the philippines. where can i find traditional filipino toys, games, anything?

(Posted by: marsh on 2008-09-25 15:56:46)

I'd like to make her a gift basket for Christmas and so far I've found children's books, cook books, and books to learn Tagalog. Is there anything I can get her that's not a book?

Posted by: 1x1 pic on 2008-09-25, 21:55:46

Modern day filipinos have the same toys as any normal kid have but long ago, traditional filipino games use indigenous materials that can be found on their environment such as coconut shells, wood, abaca, bamboo, rattan, and clay. for example, miniature clay pots for "play-cooking ", abaca for dolls, and any toy that can be made out of these materials. most of them don't have toys yet at this age and use their imagination and resourcefulness to substitute things like blanket for tents as playhouses, leaves as food(a little dangerous tho) and stones to assemble things. the bulk of traditional filipino toys are in school age years. so its ok if you'd just give her toys that can be found anywhere. besides, these traditional things are very hard to find nowadays.

Posted by: Anum C on 2008-09-25, 16:39:53

I've never been really good at answering these kind of questions and i'm really bored right now....................sorry i couldn't help though. Hope you figure something out! Good luck!!!

Posted by: Nik on 2008-09-25, 17:01:26

Hi that's a really thoughtful idea! Well, I'm not sure exactly what traditional Filipino toys and games would include, but you could always try ebay and other such sites, they usually have something good for a decent price. and if you don't find anything, you could just put some regular toys in with the books - your mum will still appreciate them. Good luck!

Posted by: Peri G on 2008-09-26, 20:02:41

The best place to find filipino toys is at the filipino toy store in the philippines!!!! :D