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PlanToys PlanToys Baby Walker Orchard
$126.00Cruise through early developmental stages with the PlanToys Baby Walker - Orchard! This toy can help develop fine and gross motor skills while encouraging children to walk on their own...
PlanToys PlanToys Bakery Stand Set
$32.00The PlanToys Bakery Stand Set consists of 1 two-tier cake stand, 1 sandwich, 1 slice of Swiss roll, 1 chocolate cake, 2 biscuits, and 2 cupcakes. PlanToys Bakery Stand Set...
PlanToys PlanToys Banjo Musical Toy
$36.00PlanToys Banjo is the perfect toy to inspire your little ones' musical creativity, PlanToys Banjo Details: Age: 3 years+ Strum to hear the music! Features various sounds Dimensions: 12.52 x...
PlanToys PlanToys Banjolele Musical Toy
$40.00Inspire your child’s musical creativity and explore various sounds while strumming the PlanToys Banjolele. It features 3 adjustable strings and 3 turner pegs. PlanToys Banjolele Details: Age: 3 years+ Strings are...
PlanToys PlanToys BBQ Playset
$100.00Gather around, and let’s barbecue with PlanToys BBQ Set! This set will boost a young chef’s imagination and social skills by preparing a meal with friends and family nearby. Children...
PlanToys PlanToys Big Drum II
$46.00Beat a big beat with this big drum! It features an adjustable lanyard and a pair of drumsticks. Drumhead is made from natural rubber. Age: 3+ Weight: 1.72 lbs Dimension: 8.27x8.27x6.69 inch...
PlanToys PlanToys Birthday Cake Set
$30.00The PlanToys Birthday Cake Set consists of a two-sided play of cake with different toppings, a plate, a knife, a dark chocolate bar, and 6 removable candles. This toy is...
PlanToys PlanToys Bowling Set
$60.00How many pins are you able to knock down in 2 shots? This PlanToys Bowling Set features 6 pins and 2 balls for rolling. It's a perfect game to play...
PlanToys PlanToys Bread Loaf Set
$40.00Roleplay as the owner of a bakery with the PlanToys Bread Loaf Set! Made from PlanWood™, a realistic loaf of bread can be cut with an included bread knife. Teach little...
PlanToys PlanToys Bread Set
$40.00Are you hosting a family brunch, or are you preparing for a picnic in the park? Bring the PlanToys Bread Set along with you to complete your meal! PlanToys Bread...
PlanToys PlanToys Breakfast Menu
$32.00Start your day with a healthy breakfast with the PlanToys Breakfast Menu Set! PlanToys Breakfast Menu Set Details: Age: 2 years+ The set includes 2 slices of bread, a bun,...
PlanToys PlanToys Breakfast Set
$26.00It's time for breakfast! Who's hungry? Role play as a chef at your favorite breakfast spot, serve breakfast to the entire family or simply incorporate this playset into other forms...
PlanToys PlanToys Bunny Racing Car
$30.00Get in the racing car with this fast bunny! This vehicle comes with a vintage race car theme and features a turning wheel that gives the same movement as a...
PlanToys PlanToys Castle Blocks Orchard
$60.00Let your kid's imagination run wild and build a medieval fantasy world complete with a functional catapult, a king and queen, 2 knights, a horse, and even a flying dragon!...
PlanToys PlanToys Central Station
$200.00This PlanToys Central Station can be connected to any other PlanToys transportation system. The lower building can be rotated to adjust the layout of building. Build a rail system for...
PlanToys PlanToys Chef Set
$55.00Introduce children to the joy of cooking! The PlanToys Chef Set includes easy-grip cooking tools that are designed for small hands with big appetites. Expand upon this set with other...
PlanToys PlanToys Chicken Racing Car
$30.00Get in the racing car with this fast chicken! This vehicle comes with a vintage race car theme and features a turning wheel that gives the same movement as a...
PlanToys PlanToys Classic Tea Set
$40.00It's afternoon tea time! Pretend play is the perfect way to stimulate a child's imagination while also inviting them to practice their social and communication skills. Little ones improve their...
PlanToys PlanToys Classic Train
$30.00Choo, choo! The PlanToys Classic Train is the ultimate addition to any rail set or transportation play scenario. Using the magnets, children can connect the trains for a more dynamic...
PlanToys PlanToys Clatter
$26.00PlanToys Clatter is a fun musical toy that makes a click-clack sound that changes with play and goes from a soft ripple to a clattering crescendo. PlanToys Clatter Details: Age: 18...
PlanToys PlanToys Clatter Orchard
$26.00Using an alternating up and down motion with both hands, the PlanToys Clatter colorful segments will create various click-clack sounds. PlanToys Clatter Details: Age: 18 months+ Dimension: 2.36 x 12.6 inch Weight: 0.46...
PlanToys PlanToys Climbing Gorilla
$40.00Welcome the adorable PlanToys Climbing Gorilla into a child’s play routine. The Climbing Gorilla helps toddlers develop fine and gross motor skills while encouraging them to take their first steps....
PlanToys PlanToys Colored Snap Camera
$20.00PlanToys Colored Snap Camera is a great way to encourage imaginative play. It has 3 different lenses: clear, yellow and blue with a viewfinder to see through. Kids will enjoy...
PlanToys PlanToys Concertina
$30.00PlanToys Concertina is the perfect toy to inspire your little ones' musical creativity! As it is squeezed in and out, different notes and pitches play. PlanToys Concertina Details: Age: 18...
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.