Play Time
Maileg Maileg Mouse Rocking Chair Anthracite
$18.00The perfect chair for a relaxing rest or a small nap. It is made of metal and has a beautiful vintage finish - variations may occur. This chair fits the...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Kitchen Dark Green
$50.00The heart of every home is the kitchen. This metal kitchen has a beautiful color tone and has many playful details such as a cabinet door, sink, and an oven...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Kitchen Light Brown
$50.00The heart of every home is the kitchen. This metal kitchen has a beautiful color tone and has many playful details such as a cabinet door, sink, and an oven...
Maileg Maileg Miniature Toilet
$36.00A toilet is added to the bathroom assortment. It is beautifully made in an off-white color with a black seat. Seat can open and close, and a pull function in...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Toilet
$28.00A toilet is added to the bathroom assortment. It is beautifully made in an off-white color with a black seat. The seat can open and close, and a pull function...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Bench
$14.00Maileg Mouse Bench is perfect for your mice to relax and even have some fun! With its cozy cushioning, there are plenty of delightful times to be had with this...
Maileg Maileg Grandma and Grandpa in Cigarbox
$65.00Maileg’s Grandpa and Grandma in a Cigarbox is an adorable, timeless doll that will be a very special gift for your little one to be treasured for a lifetime. Recommended...
Maileg Maileg Mum and Dad Mice Doll in Cigar...
$62.00A classic Maileg item. Mum and Dad mice are wearing their beautiful nightwear and eye masks. The cigar box is a perfect bed for a good night’s sleep and sweet...
Maileg Maileg Big Sister Wellness Mouse Doll...
$32.00Like everyone else, this mouse loves to spend hours in the warm water of the spa. Age: 3 years+ This playset includes a golden bathtub, a mouse, and a towel....
Maileg Maileg Little Sister Ballerina Mouse ...
$18.00This little sister mouse is dressed as a ballerina with a beautiful light mint tutu shirt and a matching headpiece - ready for hours of dance. Material: Cotton/Linen/Polyester Size: 4 inches...
Maileg Maileg Baby Mice Triplets in Matchbox
$48.00Surprise! It's triplets! Not two, but three baby mice in a box! They cozy up together in their box to sleep and keep their mummy on her toes during the day. Dressed...
Maileg Maileg Safari Friends Rhino Plush Toy...
$28.00Safari Friends are made of the softest linen and are available in many different colors. They can sit and give the best hug you can imagine. Recommended age: All ages...
Maileg Maileg Rabbit Doll Size 2 Classic in ...
$38.00A classic rabbit made of soft natural linen and cotton fabric that gives a lovely hand feel and look. Size 2 rabbits fit into the Maileg dollhouse and all furniture...
Maileg Maileg Rabbit Doll Size 1 Brown in T-...
$34.00This little rabbit is sure to steal your heart! The rabbit looks very handsome in a striped sweater and complementary pants. Have fun watching your little one's imagination unfold to...
Maileg Maileg Rabbit Doll Size 1 Classic in ...
$34.00A classic rabbit made of soft natural linen and cotton fabric that gives a lovely hand feel and look. This adorable rabbit doll wears a classic striped t-shirt and brown...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Car Light Brown
$38.00The metal car is a perfect transportation for any tiny friend! Have fun zooming all about with your little friend. Recommended age: +3 Year Wash: Surface wash Material: Metal Size: Height:...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Vacuum Cleaner
$30.00Every house is in need of a vacuum cleaner, and ours with magnets in their paws can start cleaning fast...before Grandma and Grandpa mice arrive! Recommended age: +3 Year Wash:...
Maileg Maileg Baby Mouse Nursery Table
$22.00All baby mice fit this size of nursery table perfectly. The table has practical pockets on the side in which you will find a small rattle and a tube of...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Vintage Bed Toy Mint
$36.00Let your Maileg friends have a sleepover in the vintage metal bed. It comes with a soft bedding set made in beautiful Maileg printed fabrics. It fits the smaller mice...
Maileg Maileg Mouse Vintage Bed Toy Rose
$36.00Let your Maileg friends have a sleepover in the vintage metal bed. It comes with a soft bedding set made in beautiful Maileg printed fabrics. It fits the smaller mice...
Maileg Maileg Micro Potty Light Peach
$11.00A classic Maileg accessory. This potty is a must-have for all families with babies. These darling potties fit the micro-size babies. Age: 3 years+ Material: ABS Washing Instruction: Surface Wash Size: H...
Ooly Chroma Blends Watercolor Brush Markers
$24.00Watercoloring will never be the same with Chroma Blends™ Watercolor Markers. This beautiful 18-piece set features a colorful array of watercolor markers with brush tips. Just add water for amazing...
Plushies Jehlani The Giraffe 18 Inch
$69.00Jehlani's name comes from Swahili, meaning "strong" and "mighty." Swahili is one of the 68 languages of Kenya and its most popular native language. English of course is also spoken...
Plushies Jani The Savannah Giraffe 52 Inch
$148.00Jani means "leaf" in Swahili, the language of Botswana. Jani lives in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, northwest of Gaborone. Giraffes use their long necks to eat leaves high up...
Play is essential for children because it contributes to their intellectual, physical, emotional and social development. When children play, they exercise their creativity, develop their imagination, master their dexterity, improve their cognitive ability and build physical strength. Experts agree that the best kinds of play allow kids to set their own goals, negotiate challenges, develop and share ideas, and make their own rules.
But how can we make sure our kids are getting enough healthy, unstructured play time when they’re growing up in an overscheduled and stressful environment, when parents are overly focused on producing high academic achievers, and safety concerns prevent us from letting our kids roam around freely and unsupervised? Perhaps the best thing we can do for our kids is to make sure they have the right kinds of toys at home to make play time most rewarding.
First and foremost is safety. Safe toys for young children are sturdy, without sharp parts or splinters, free of pinching hazards, and easy to clean. If the toy will be used by an infant, it’s important that parts aren’t small enough to become a choking hazard.
Toys must be made from non-toxic materials and coated with lead-free paints. You should steer clear of antique toys, second-hand toys and homemade toys that have not been tested and approved by a certified testing lab, or may have been produced before the current regulations governing toy manufacturing were in effect.
In addition to being safe, a good toy will match the child’s appropriate stage of development and abilities.
The best baby activity toys for infants between 0-6 months are things they can reach, grasp, suck on, shake, and make noise with. Some age-appropriate toys for little babies are squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and board books.
Infants between 6-12 months are starting to crawl, sit up and pull themselves to a standing position. They are capable putting things in and out of containers and placing objects on top of each other. Some of the best baby activity toys for this age group are dolls, vehicles with wheels, bath toys, large beads, nesting toys, large soft blocks, wooden blocks, and push & pull toys.
As your child continues to grow, look for toys that will encourage them to explore, create, pretend, imagine, and learn from trial and error.