What is the oldest kind of toy that people still use?

The National Toy Hall of Fame awarded “oldest toy” to the stick. Edward Bleiberg, a curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum, says that Neolithic balls made from mud are probably out there, but in any case it would be difficult to determine if they were playthings. read more

Every toy is a plaything, but not every plaything is a toy. i think there is an implication that, for toys, the object in question is a child’s representation of another adult object. Thus if the stick is standing in for a spear, then it is a toy. read more

A toy is an item that is used in play, especially one designed for such use. Playing with toys can be an enjoyable means of training young children for life in society. Different materials like wood, clay, paper, and plastic are used to make toys. Many items are designed to serve as toys, but goods produced for other purposes can also be used. read more