A roller to climb, roll, and sit astride, and to develop Baby's motor skills and balance. The Inflatable Structure covered with fabric provides comfort softness and Security. A mirror and...
Let your children's imaginations run wild. This land of Dough set comes with two beautiful Land of Dough play dough rolls and the kit features three high quality real wood...
BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s...
The Bajo Rope Abacus has ten columns, each stacked with wooden rings, from one up to ten. Attached to the end of each column is a rope and stopper, allowing...
The cutest woodland cottage you ever did see. With a rose-colored gabled roof, opening front doors and a removable back panel, this little house can be carried to be played...
The Hape Rotating Music Box is a soothing and gentle toy that will encourage baby to experience music in a unique and interactive way. It plays delightful musical notes as...
This easy to grip Chew Fruit rings is perfect for teething with a number of different textures to help soothing gums. Safe for teething and tub time! NO HOLE = NO...
Ding, ding, ding! Cindy the Bellflower is a baby teether, bath toy & sensory play toy for babies. Its ring makes it easy for babies little hands to hold while...
Designed with no holes so when they’re floating, no bacteria or mold is created! No Holes = No Mold Product Features: Made from 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea...
Hi, I’m Cyril Squirrel Fox! That’s right, half fox and half squirrel! I’m mischievous and like marmalade, but dislike cottage cheese. Cyril is one of Donna Wilson’s first creatures &...
Eli the Clover is designed with an ergonomic shape making it easy to hold and chew on. Including a range of textures, such as raised spots or ribbing, making it very pleasing...
Meaw! I’m Ginge Cat! I love mint humbugs and like crossing zebra crossings! This fun version of a pink cat is a baby teether, baby bath toy & sensory play...
Hawaii the Flower is designed with an ergonomic shape making it easy to hold and chew on. Including a range of textures, such as raised spots or ribbing, making it very...
Spread the love with Oli&Carol x Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Heart Teether, bath, and sensory play toy. This vibrant heart-shaped toy is the ultimate representation of the love and...
Jerry the Blueberry is a chewable baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play. Little ones love its round & squishy shape to grasp and soothe teething gums. Its...
Designed with no holes so when they’re floating, no bacteria or mold is created! No Holes = No Mold Product Features: Made from 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees...
Patricio the Pistachio is a teether, bath toy & sensory play toy for babies. Stimulate babies' senses and help them soothe teething gums with this pistachio-shaped natural toy! Its design...
Ramona The Radish is a chewable baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play. Handmade in 100% natural rubber and hand-painted with natural pigments. Introduce your baby into a healthy...
Ramonita the Radish is designed with an ergonomic shape making it easy to hold and chew on. Including a range of textures, such as raised spots or ribbing, making it...
Roarrr, I’m Richie. Is it me you’re looking for? I like 80s aerobics and dislike porridge! Richie Lion is a chewable baby teether, baby bath toy, and sensory play toy....
Valery the Raspberry is a chewable baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play inspired in raspberries. Its realistic textures help stimulate babies’ senses and relieve teething gums. Designed...
Designed with no holes so when they’re floating, no bacteria or mold is created! No Holes = No Mold Product Features: Made from 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees...
This is a 45cm baby doll, made of vinyl and with a “silicone” feel. It is perfect for bathing, as it is completely made of vinyl. She's wearing a super...
Ready for take off!Ever imagine you could fly? With RUNWAY you can! Play with all the planes and helicopters you can find. Let your child's imagination soar and create your...
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.