An elephant silicone and wood ring teether is a stylish and functional teething toy designed to soothe and engage teething infants. This teether combines the softness of silicone with the...
A unicorn silicone and wood ring teether is a charming and practical teething toy designed to soothe and entertain teething infants. This teether combines the whimsical appeal of a unicorn...
A cute silicone ring whale teething toy, functional and playful. Designed to soothe infants during their teething phase. Features a whale shape with a circular ring structure. Non-Toxic & BPA...
A cute silicone ring whale teething toy, functional and playful. Designed to soothe infants during their teething phase. Features a whale shape with a circular ring structure. Non-Toxic & BPA...
Dena Silicone Small Rainbow is manufactured with platinum silicone, which is BPA free, PVC Free, Latex Free, Phthalate Free, and 100% safe. Platinum silicone is a soft material that feels...
Dena Silicone Small Rainbow is manufactured with platinum silicone, which is BPA free, PVC Free, Latex Free, Phthalate Free, and 100% safe. Platinum silicone is a soft material that feels great...
Dena Silicone Small Rainbow is manufactured with platinum silicone, which is BPA free, PVC Free, Latex Free, Phthalate Free, and 100% safe. Platinum silicone is a soft material that feels great...
This Silicone Stacking Cups are the perfect toy to help develop fine and gross motor skills for your little one! The silicone is perfect for playtime, bath time, and even teething! Promote...
This Silicone Stacking Tower is the perfect multifunctional toy for your baby's development. It is lightweight and can be stacked in multiple ways, and is great for practicing coordination and motor...
This star-shaped silicone stacking toy set is a teether and a toy at the same time and is made up of 6 different sizes and colors that your little ones...
This star-shaped silicone stacking toy set is a teether and a toy at the same time and is made up of 6 different sizes and colors that your little ones...
Dena Silicone Sun is manufactured with platinum silicone, which is BPA free, PVC Free, Latex Free, Phthalate Free, and 100% safe. Platinum silicone is a soft material that feels great...
Dena Silicone Sun is manufactured with platinum silicone, which is BPA free, PVC Free, Latex Free, Phthalate Free, and 100% safe. Platinum silicone is a soft material that feels great to babies...
A charming and functional silicone sloth teething toy idesigned to help soothe teething babies. Made from high-quality, food-grade silicone, the teething toy is soft yet durable, ideal for babies to...
A charming and functional silicone sloth teething toy idesigned to help soothe teething babies. Made from high-quality, food-grade silicone, the teething toy is soft yet durable, ideal for babies to...
This beautiful teether is made from food grade silicone beads and has double wooden rings which makes this easier to grasp. Features and Benefits: Relieves and soothes teething pain Sensory experience...
This beautiful teether is made from food grade silicone beads and has double wooden rings which makes this easier to grasp. Features and Benefits: Relieves and soothes teething pain Sensory experience...
A cute silicone bear teething toy, delightful item designed to ease the discomfort of teething infants. Shaped like a cute bear, it features the bear's recognizable round ears, friendly face,...
A cute silicone bear teething toy, delightful item designed to ease the discomfort of teething infants. Shaped like a cute bear, it features the bear's recognizable round ears, friendly face,...
A cute silicone bear teething toy, delightful item designed to ease the discomfort of teething infants. Shaped like a cute bear, it features the bear's recognizable round ears, friendly face,...
A silicone bubble tea teether is a unique and whimsical teething toy designed to soothe infants while adding a playful touch to their teething experience. Non-Toxic & BPA Free ...
A bunny silicone ring teether is a delightful and practical teething toy designed to comfort and entertain infants. This teether combines the cute and friendly appearance of a bunny with...
A cute silicone lemon teething toy designed to soothe and comfort infants during their teething phase. Made from food-grade silicone, it’s soft, flexible, and safe for babies to chew on.
A butterfly silicone teether is a charming and functional teething toy designed to soothe and entertain teething infants. I Non-Toxic & BPA Free 100% Food Grade Silicone Suitable for 3...
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.