Play Time
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Backpack
$65.00Whether you're off for a forest wander or foraging at the shops, take Bartholomew Bear Backpack. Our tufty, podgy toffee bear has chunky paws and perky ears, with a little...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Bag Charm
$28.00Go wild as you wander with the Bartholomew Bear Bag Charm! Tufty in toffee, this teeny companion will amble and ramble wherever you go. With a strong silver claw clip...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Bat
$50.00Bartholomew Bear Bat is the hero we need this Halloween! Our tufty toffee bear wears a bat-ear hood with fuzzy sleeves to stay cosy on the rooftops! His slate cape...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Bathrobe
$50.00Bartholomew Bear is doing Self-Care Sunday. And Monday. And Tuesday. The most-loved bear knows how to relax this springtime, with his tousled fur wrapped in a bunny-ears, fleece-soft, bathrobe. Flop...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Comforter
$28.00Our most loved character makes the perfect comforting companion for naptime. Bartholomew Bear Comforter features his signature chocolate nose, sweet rounded ears and gently textured fur made with recycled fibres....
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Musical Pull
$45.00Bartholomew Bear Musical Pull from is sure to send little ones to a joyful dreamland. This tiny Bartholomew Bear suspends from a soft cream star with contrast piping; all created...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Pumpkin
$60.00Bartholomew Bear is ready for harvest! His removable costume of stitched orange segments and perky stalk hat fixed on top of his tousled golden fur, is the perfect disguise! He’s...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Ring Rattle
$23.00A timeless character for curious newborns, easy to grab by any one of his four paws or round tummy and gently jangle. This loveable cub has a rich, soft textured...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Soother
$33.00Snuggle up with Bartholomew Bear Soother. This tufty, ruffly toffee bear is hugging a dreamy-soft fudgy blankie. With short fur paws and a choc-drop nose, this bear is more giggle...
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Spider
$65.00This Halloween, Bartholomew Bear Spider is trading shyness for spotlight! Dressed to impress in his fabulous spider costume – complete with eight extra legs and a whole lot of flair...
Jellycat Bartholomew Tote Bag
$90.00Sometimes it takes Bartholomew Bear Tote Bag to bear the load. This strong, cosy bag has soft fur handles, a cotton lining and a silver zipper. Best of all, it...
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Bag Charm
$28.00Bashful Beige Bunny Bag Charm is the perfect accessory to bring joy to your day! Our iconic Bashful Beige Bunny is soft and sweet, with lop ears and a pale...
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Comforter
$28.00Bashful Bunny Comforter features our beloved Bashful Bunny signature long lop ears, a pink suedette nose and embroidered eyes. Designed with an un-stuffed body yet delicately squashy paws and bobble...
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Ring Rattle
$23.00A treat for tiny hands, Bashful Silver Bunny Ring Rattle can be grabbed by its soft paws, long lop ears or ring-shaped tummy. When given a gentle shake it will...
Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Star Musical Pull
$45.00Playing 'Rock a Bye Baby' when Bashful Bunny is pulled, this musical pull's star has risen high to become a firm favorite for bedtime. The musical box is tucked amongst...
Jellycat Bashful Black + Cream Puppy Giant
$350.00Silky-soft and lovingly loyal, Bashful Black & Cream Puppy wants to play all day! His smudgy black patch and sooty tail make him even more adorable! Size: 43" Main Materials:...
Jellycat Bashful Black and Cream Puppy
$23.00 – $80.00Silky-soft and lovingly loyal, Bashful Black & Cream Puppy wants to play all day! He comes in five sizes, from huge and huggable to itsy bitsy baby. His smudgy black...
Jellycat Bashful Black and Cream Puppy Comforter
$28.00The Bashful Black & Cream Puppy Comforter is a portable patch of softness. This characterful puppy has been designed to comfort with squashy paws to hold onto and an un-stuffed...
Jellycat Bashful Blue Bunny Comforter
$28.00Bashful Bunny Comforter features our beloved Bashful Bunny signature long lop ears, a pink suedette nose and embroidered eyes. Designed with an un-stuffed body yet delicately squashy paws and bobble...
Jellycat Bashful Blue Bunny Musical Pull
$45.00An enchanting newborn gift, let babies dream sweetly with a Bashful Bunny Musical Pull. Our most loved Bashful Bunny, made from recycled fibres can be gently pulled to hear an...
Jellycat Bashful Blue Bunny Ring Rattle
$23.00A treat for tiny hands, Bashful Silver Bunny Ring Rattle can be grabbed by its soft paws, long lop ears or ring-shaped tummy. When given a gentle shake it will...
Jellycat Bashful Blue Elephant
$33.00Bashful Elephant has an amazing sense of smell, thanks to that tremendous trunk! If you’re doing some baking, don’t be surprised if you feel a supersoft nudge and find a...
Jellycat Bashful Blush Bunny Bag Charm
$28.00Bashful Blush Bunny Bag Charm makes every day rosy! Our iconic Bashful Bunny is soft and sweet in blush pink fur, with lop ears and a pale pink nose. Use...
Jellycat Bashful Blush Bunny Comforter
$28.00Bashful Bunny Comforter features our beloved Bashful Bunny signature long lop ears, a pink suedette nose and embroidered eyes. Designed with an un-stuffed body yet delicately squashy paws and bobble...
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.