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PlanToys PlanToys Construction Set
$50.00The PlanToys Construction Set is a 40-piece set that can be easily assembled and reassembled to create any imaginable form. 2-in-1 wrench and screwdriver included. PlanToys Construction Set Details: Age:...
PlanToys PlanToys Cooking Utensils
$30.00PlanToys Cooking Utensils is the perfect toy for fun pretend to play to encourage your little chef’s imagination and creativity! PlanToys Cooking Utensils Details: Suitable for infants 2 years+ Includes...
PlanToys PlanToys Crane Set
$100.00This set consists of a crane, construction sign, street hazard sign, concrete mixer, and 2 figures of a foreman and worker. With the pulley, the crane can be twisted 360...
PlanToys PlanToys Croquet Set
$50.00A favorite family game with a very friendly design. The colorful PlanToys Croquet Set can be played in several adjustable settings. It's a child-friendly version of a classic backyard game! PlanToys...
PlanToys PlanToys Cupcake Set
$40.00Decorate cupcakes and host a party with the PlanToys Cupcake Set! Complete with 2 cupcakes that can be removed from their PlanWood cups, whipped cream, a piping bag for icing,...
PlanToys PlanToys Dancing Alligator
$30.00PlanToys Dancing Alligator is a great push & pull toy for your active little one! When pulled along, the alligator moves his head and tail up and down making a click-clack...
PlanToys PlanToys Dentist Set
$36.00This role play Dr. Dentist set helps children learn the importance of proper dental hygiene and healthy eating. PlanToys Dentist Set Details: 4 realistic wooden dental tools 1 toothbrush 8 wooden...
PlanToys PlanToys Detective Set
$42.00Let your little one be a detective and solve a case! The PlanToys Detective Set is a realistic playset that comes with a detective bag, pair of glasses, camera, periscope, walkie-talkie, newspaper, and...
PlanToys PlanToys DJ Mixer Board
$60.00Become a professional DJ with the PlanToys DJ Mixer Board! This toy not only supports fine motor skill development through role play but also invites children to practice their color...
PlanToys PlanToys Doctor Set
$40.00Pretend play as a real doctor and take care of your friends using this professional PlanToys Doctor Set! Teaches children at a young age how to become sympathetic and empathetic....
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 Fighter Play Set
$50.00Firefighters are our everyday heroes! The PlanToys Fire Fighter Play Set invites children to explore the daily duties of a real firefighter. Tackle nearby emergencies, reduce local pets, and discover...
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 and Vegetable Play Set
$30.00PlanToys Fruit & Vegetable Play Set is the perfect toy for your growing little chef! Let them explore the world of cooking with 5 colorful fruits and veggies! PlanToys Fruit...
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 Geo Matching Blocks
$30.00Learn about geometric shapes by matching the blocks together. This set consists of 10 blocks with 5 different shapes. Suitable for 3 years +
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 Hair Dresser Set
$36.00Pretend to be a hairstylist with this hair dresser set! Includes scissors, hair dryer, comb, straightener, hair clipper, and a waist bag. Kids will enjoy creating hairstyles on themselves, family...
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...
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.