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Wee Gallery Memory Game Jungle
$30.00For parents looking to encourage cognitive skills while having fun — this Memory Game is a match! The sturdy and adorable leaf shaped cards are perfect for play and just the right...
Little People, Big Dreams Memory Game Amazing Women
$16.99A Memory Game! Match up the Little People to their BIG DREAMS! Discover amazing women in this simple memory game, from the creator of the bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS...
Kidamento Kid's Digital Camera Model K Zippy th...
$80.00Model K is the ultimate camera designed for kids aged 3 to 9. Its large HD touchscreen ensures effortless navigation, while the built-in selfie camera adds an extra element of...
Maileg Lullaby friends Elephant Iron Grey
$58.00Lullaby friends is a collection of beautiful items for babies. This elephant has a soft cuddle cloth and will play a calm lullaby when you pull the tail. It is...
Maileg Mouse Hole Farmhouse Annex
$64.00Add this annex to your Mouse hole Farmhouse if your mouse family needs more space. Decorate each room with your favorite furniture and make a cozy outdoor room on the...
Maileg Washing Machine Mouse
$26.00Every busy household needs a helping hand for the laundry - a washing machine is the right solution. It is made in metal and painted in off-white color, with many...
Maileg Rocking chair Mouse Dark Powder
$18.00The perfect chair for a rest or a small nap. This chair fits the mouse family perfectly and can easily be mixed with other mouse furniture and accessories to create...
Maileg Sink Dresser Mouse Powder
$36.00A very essential item for the the bathroom in any mouse house. It has a small closet under the sink and of course a mirror as well. Add the Maileg...
Maileg Sink dresser Mouse Mint
$36.00A very essential item for the the bathroom in any mouse house. It has a small closet under the sink and of course a mirror as well. Add the Maileg...
Maileg Tricycle Mouse Big Sister Red
$30.00Big sister mouse is ready for a day in school, carrying her backpack on the back. She has magnets in her hands so she can hold the handles of the...
Ooly Chunkies Paint Sticks Original Pack 1...
$16.00When you want to paint colorful pictures but want to leave the mess behind then it's time to reach for Chunkies Paint Sticks. Chunkies are super easy to use, clean...
Ooly Chunkies Paint Sticks Variety Pack 24...
$32.0024 colors and no mess! Little artists love painting, but while parents love the pictures, they don’t always love the mess. With easy to grip Chunkies Paint Sticks, kids have...
Tonies Disney Encanto Audio Play Figurine
$17.99Experience the magic of Encanto through storytelling, favorite songs, and original voices! / Experimenta la magia de Encanto a través de cuentos, canciones favoritas ¡y voces originales! This Tonie...
Halilit Twirly Whirly Rainmaker Toy
$25.00The Twirly Whirly Rainbomaker is a delightful real musical instrument which creates a captivating combination of sound and colour. By turning the Rainbomaker, baby will be able to watch as...
Plushies Grand Flopsie Goldie Retriever Plush ...
$32.00Goldie Grand Flopsie is a large golden retriever that comes in a resting position. Suitable for all ages and personalities. High-Quality Materials make for a soft and fluffy touch. Quality...
Plushies Asha White Leopard Plush Toy 20 Inch
$48.00This Asha White Leopard is a spotted feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms....
Plushies Raven Panther Plush Toy 20 Inch
$48.00This Raven Panther is a jet black feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms....
Plushies Luxe Boutique Jira Jaguar Plush Toy 2...
$48.00This Jira Jaguar is a spotted feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms. Suitable...
Bear Company Bunny Hugs
$44.00Bunny Hugs is a plush, stitched attached, soft toy bunny and chick duo.Bunny has been sewn from a luxuriously soft and dense white faux fur plush, with pink smooth inners...
Bear Company Bensen the Teddy Bear Sitting Plush S...
$36.00A soft toy teddy bear sewn from a gorgeously soft and dense, thread textured pale-toffee plush, with glossy two-tone brown safety eyes and a sweet, stitched cocoa nose, with a...
Bear Company Some Bunny Loves You
$44.00White Plush Stuffed Animal Bunny Rabbit, Adorable, Cuddly, Great Gift for Bunny Lovers of All Ages. Size: 12 inches Suitable for 1 year+
Bear Company Big Ben the Brown Bear
$68.00Designed with ultra soft plush and is extra floppy for cuddling. This charming bear is more than a toy, it's a cuddly companion for your little ones.
Bear Company Fifi the Flamingo
$29.00Adorable Fifi Flamingo Plush pink stuffed animal with soft plush fur and sparkling eyes. Fill material: Polyester Age: 1 year+
Janod Candy Chic Dolls Bed
$50.00This superb bed with glittering reflections is ideal for tucking up baby dolls and having them drift gently off to dreamland. Featuring a pillow, mattress and polka dot blanket, it...
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.