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PG Toys has introduced its first toy, the Gender-Play-Doh Kit.

Product description:

Gender play is positive and healthy for children. PG Toys is making this kit in hopes of supporting kids in their exploration of who they are. We want these experiences to be carried throughout our children’s lives. We see gender as a spectrum, a choice and often that choice is taken away. Because gender can make us feel trapped, it is important for kids to gain the confidence to challenge these expectations. We construct gender everyday in our society and it is time for our children to construct their own.

The Gender-Play-Doh Kit includes:

– Lipstick
– Nail Polish
– Clip-on Earrings
– Make your own bracelet!
– Black makeup for drawing on facial hair
– Suspenders
– A Bow-Tie
– A set of flash cards with fun vocabulary for gender education.

You can see a sample flash card here.

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