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This article is about playthings. For other uses of the term see Toy .
A toy is an object used in play. Toys are usually associated with children and pets but it is not unusual for adult humans and some non- domesticated animals to play with toys. Many items are manufactured to serve as toys but items produced for other purposes can also be used as toys. A child may pick up a household item and fly it around pretending that it is an airplane or an animal might play with a pinecone by batting at it biting it chasing it or by throwing it up in the air. Some toys are produced primarily as collectors items and are not intended to be played with.
The origin of toys is prehistoric; dolls representing infants animals and soldiers as well as representations of tools used by adults are readily found at archaeological sites. The origin of the word "toy" is unknown but it is believed that it was first used in the 14th century. 1
Toys and play in general are important when it comes to growing up and learning about the world around us. The young use toys and play to discover their identity help their bodies grow strong learn cause and effect explore relationships and practice skills they will need as adults. Adults use toys and play to form and strengthen social bonds teach remember and reinforce lessons from their youth discover their identity exercise their minds and bodies explore relationships practice skills and decorate their living spaces.
Toys are more than simple amusement they and the ways that they are used profoundly influence many aspects of life. citation needed
Wooden toys of Channapatna a town in India famous for its toys.
