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PlanToys PlanToys Double Drum
$40.00The PlanToys Double Drum features 2 differently-sized drums and a pair of drumsticks. The drumhead is made from fabric coated with natural rubber, making for a gentle yet realistic musical...
PlanToys PlanToys Fairy Tale Blocks
$40.00Create your own version of happily ever after with this fairy tale block set. Age: 3 years+ Includes a prince Dimension: 1.38x2.76x1.38 inch Weight: 2.558 lbs
PlanToys PlanToys Fire Station Toy
$150.00Get ready and prepare for an emergency! Kids will enjoy pretending to be firefighters and creating a story. Age: 3 years+ This set consists of a fire station with 15...
PlanToys PlanToys Food and Beverage Set
$26.00Roleplay as a little chef or practice serving dinner to a group of guests! Children can let their imaginations run wild in the kitchen with a variety of beverages and...
PlanToys PlanToys Forklift
$120.00The design and function are based on an actual forklift. The back knob helps direct the forklift left and right. The lift makes a sound when the pallet containing the...
PlanToys PlanToys Fruit Veggies Dominoes
$40.00Learn about 12 different kinds of fruits and vegetables with the PlanToys Fruit & Veggies Dominoes memory game. The 24 pieces consist of raised and intended details to help with...
PlanToys PlanToys Geo Lacing Beads Unit Link
$30.00These PlanToys Lacing Geo Beads encourage children to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and concentration. PlanToys Lacing Geo Beads Details: Age: 2 years+ The set consists of 15 beads in...
PlanToys PlanToys Geometric Peg Board
$26.00These 16 geometrical pegs (4 different sizes, shapes and colors) can be sorted, counted, and stacked on a sturdy wooden base. Suitable for children 2 years and up.
PlanToys PlanToys Hammer Balls
$50.00PlanToys Hammer Balls is a toy specifically designed for your baby’s small hands. It can help develop hand-eye coordination, improve dexterity and build physical strength. PlanToys Hammer Balls Details: Age: 12 months+...
PlanToys PlanToys Handy Carpenter Set
$60.00Whether you're building, remodeling or repairing, the PlanToys Handy Carpenter Set has every tool you'll need for your project! Use the hand drill for installations, the hand saw for shaping...
PlanToys PlanToys Infant Wooden Sensory Blocks
$20.00PlanToys wooden set of Sensory Blocks help young children develop their senses of touch, hearing, and seeing. Each cube is based on the 35 mm unit measure. There are...
PlanToys PlanToys Kaleidoscope Camera Orange
$22.00PlanToys My First Camera is the perfect toy to inspire your little photographer! Point, Focus & click the camera and see different images through the kaleidoscope lens! PlanToys My First Camera...
PlanToys PlanToys Lacing Beads
$36.00Let your little one learn about colors, shapes, and sizes while developing motor skills with this Lacing Beads set. Suitable Age: 3 years+ Includes 2 laces and 30 wooden beads in...
PlanToys PlanToys MakeUp Set
$36.00Pretend play as a makeup artist with this set, includes a mirror, a brush, 5 pieces of cosmetic, and a waist bag. Kids will enjoy putting makeup on themselves, family...
PlanToys PlanToys Melody Xylophone
$42.00Strike a note with this multi-colored PlanToys Melody Xylophone! The eight colored bars produce musical notes that will delight children as they begin their musical journey. Features a holder underneath the...
PlanToys PlanToys Musical Band
$70.00Is your little one ready to take center stage? The PlanToys Musical Band includes 2 differently-sized drums, a pair of drumsticks, a cymbal, and a guiro. The set stands over 13...
PlanToys PlanToys My First Camera Orchard
$15.00Get picture-perfect views of your surroundings with this PlanToys camera. Point, focus, and click the camera and see the different images through the kaleidoscope lens! Age: 18 months+ With a...
PlanToys PlanToys My First Phone Orchard
$16.00Get a call with the PlanToys My First Phone Orchard! A magnifier screen and a colorful beaded dial pad make a wonderful toy for interactive play and help to develop...
PlanToys PlanToys Oval Xylophone Musical Toy
$30.00PlanToys Oval Xylophone features five colorful panels that help with hand-eye coordination. Please note this xylophone is made for fun and may not be musically accurate. PlanToys Oval Xylophone Details: Age: 12...
PlanToys PlanToys Oval Xylophone Orchard
$30.00The PlanToys Oval Xylophone - Orchard Series features five colorful panels that help with hand-eye coordination. Please note this xylophone is made for fun and may not be musically accurate. PlanToys...
PlanToys PlanToys Parking Garage Toy
$130.00The Parking Garage has 3 floors of parking space, a working elevator tower, a helipad, 2 cars, and an electric charging station. A perfect toy for pretend play. Age: 3 years+...
PlanToys PlanToys Pirate Ship
$100.00Aye aye, Captain! Let's adventure across the sea with the PlanToys Pirate Ship! This playset comes with a variety of realistic features including a mast, sail, treasure chest, canon,...
PlanToys PlanToys Planworld Car Set
$50.00Take a ride around the city with the New PlanWorld Cars! Designed using a unique combination of solid wood and PlanWood, this play set includes 5 different vehicles: a grey...
PlanToys PlanToys Pull Along Musical Bear
$60.00Watch this talented bear play music while you pull him alongside you! While in motion, the bear hits a xylophone to make unique musical sounds that stimulate toddlers to learn...
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.