It’s time to make a snack! This baking set will enable your child to become a real little chef! To make great cakes, you need: an egg, some chocolate, some...
Magnetic educational game in cardboard for girls on the outfit theme. Once the book is opened, the aim is to make on the stage the same outfit as indicated on...
A mini plush toy that is perfect for a tiny hand. The mini-sized bunny has the sweetest look and a very soft hand feel. All ages Material: Polyester; Filling: Recycled polyester/PE...
This mouse is ready for hours of play and sleeps tight in the little matchbox. The clothes and bedlinen are made of soft fabrics with unique prints in beautiful colors....
This bunny comes in very soft and unique plush fabric. It has a lovely bow around the neck, crafted out of beautiful Maileg fabrics. It has an adorable look and is bound...
This bunny comes in very soft and unique plush fabric. It has a lovely bow around the neck, crafted out of beautiful Maileg fabrics. It has an adorable look and is bound...
A small portable bed for your soft friends - Bunny plush and small Safari friends fit perfectly. With this carrycot, it is easy to bring along your friend. Your friend...
A small portable bed for your soft friends - Bunny plush and small Safari friends fit perfectly. With this carrycot, it is easy to bring along your friend. Your friend...
A perfect bed for a good night's sleep. The bed linen is made in beautiful Maileg printed fabrics - all different but carefully chosen to make the look complete. This...
Introducing Model C, the perfect camera for kids aged 3 to 7. Its compact design fits comfortably in their little hands, while the soft silicone case (food-grade) absorbs rough play....
Model 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...
Smudge Rabbit is such a sleepy sweetie - always sprawling out, lazing on the bed or rug! Scrumptiously soft in oatmeal fur, this lop-eared laser just captures the heart. An...
A mouse ready for hours of fun on the slopes during the cold wintertime. Each playset contains a warmly dressed mouse with a pair of skis and poles. A funny...
A mouse ready for hours of fun on the slopes during the cold wintertime. Each playset contains a warmly dressed mouse with a pair of skis and poles. A funny...
A mouse ready for hours of fun on the slopes during the cold wintertime. Each playset contains a warmly dressed mouse with a pair of skis and poles. A funny...
A miniature cooking set with all Madam Blue`s Favorites. A can and two cups, a saucepan, and a pan with delicious puff cakes which is a traditional Scandinavian treat in...
Mouse Hole Farmhouse is the perfect home for your mouse family. Decorate each room with your favorite furniture and accessories. If the house gets too small you can add the...
Decorate a cozy Christmas tea table with this lovely set. It is perfect in size for the mouse family. In the beautiful gift box you find a metal teapot, two...
The royal mice family is getting bigger with these twins. They wear golden crowns and beautiful clothes. They sleep in a lovely decorated matchbox and fit perfectly into the Maileg...
These twin mice are ready for a lot of fun in the cold wintertime. They are packed in a small cozy paper house which can be a part of the...
A little sister mouse dressed up like a graceful ballerina. She wears a beautiful rose-colored tutu and a beautiful headband - ready for hours of dance. Age: 3 years+ Material:...
This big sister mouse is dressed as a ballerina with a beautiful rose tutu shirt and a matching headpiece - ready for hours of dance. Maileg Big Sister Ballerina Mouse...
A mouse ready for hours of fun on the slopes during the cold wintertime. Each playset contains a warmly dressed mouse with a pair of skis and poles. A funny...
The 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...
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.