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Albetta Albetta Crochet Stick Rattle Sammy Se...
$30.00This adorable Albetta Sammy Seagull Crochet Stick Rattle is hand crocheted from soft cotton and is just perfect for little hands. The stick shape makes it easy to grip for little ones. Albetta...
Albetta Albetta Crochet Stick Rattle Tiger
$30.00This adorable Tommy Tiger rattle is hand-crocheted from soft cotton and is just perfect for little hands. The stick shape makes it easy to grip for little ones. In gender-neutral...
Artesanal Dolls Alex Liberty Doll
$82.00The Alex collection is full of surprises, and super beautiful models. Their clothes are special, full of tulle, cotton, knit, etc. As a novelty, they open and close their eyes. Pacifier...
Artesanal Dolls Alex Reborn Doll
$82.00These Rebonrs are special dolls for the little ones in the house. These Reborns are special dolls for the little ones in the house. These reborns have a soft body....
Le Toy Van Alex's Work Bench
$160.00Let's fix it! Alex's Work Bench is a sturdy workbench. The base is equipped with a flatbed circular saw, a measuring gauge and a vice. The back wall features...
Lilliputiens Alice Fishing Game
$36.00Alice Fishing Game bath toys offer hours of entertainment for kids during bath time! 6-piece set Trains your child's senses and motor skills Recommended age: 12 months +
Gibbs Smith Alice in Wonderland
$10.00BabyLit® 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...
alilo alilo Smart Bunny Baby Rattle Blue
$56.00Alilo Smart Bunny is a popular media companion especially designed for children aged 0-4 years. Due to its ease of use, robust material, and versatility, it encourages the kids’ creativity....
alilo alilo Smart Bunny Baby Rattle Pink
$56.00Alilo Smart Bunny is a popular media companion especially designed for children aged 0-4 years. Due to its ease of use, robust material, and versatility, it encourages the kids’ creativity....
alilo alilo Smart Bunny Baby Rattle Yellow
$56.00Alilo Smart Bunny is a popular media companion especially designed for children aged 0-4 years. Due to its ease of use, robust material, and versatility, it encourages the kids’ creativity....
Hape All in 1 Easel
$90.00Paint, write, or draw with chalk. This adjustable-height double-sided wooden easel has a place for everything. Includes 3 paint pots, double-sided easel with blackboard and magnetic whiteboard and paper roll....
Glueckskaefer All In One Stacking House Red
$67.00This all-in-one dollhouse contains all the basics you need to set up house for your dolls: chairs, tables, benches and other individual pieces that may be used the young interior...
Jellycat Alonso Alpaca
$65.00Lofty and gentle, Alonso Alpaca brings the calm vibes wherever he goes. Sitting up straight on big soft haunches, Alonso shows off his vanilla fleece neck. This dapper alpaca has...
Wonder & Wise Alpaca Rocker
$149.00It’s a vast desert out there, but the nursery or playroom is safe with the Alpaca Rocker. Soft faux fur and an authentic saddle, mane, and tail nestled atop strong...
Hape Alphabet Abacus Educational Toy
$25.00Hape’s Alphabet Abacus is the ideal toy to give to your developing toddler! This toy gives the ABC’S a playful twist to make learning fun! Suitable for children 3 years+...
Penguin Alphabet Street Book
$17.99There’s so much to discover in this ingenious book! Read the funny rhyming text, lift the flaps, and learn the letters of the alphabet. And when you’re finished, flip the...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Classic Ride On Toy ...
$249.99Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Classic Ride On Toy ...
$249.99Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Classic Ride On Toy ...
$249.99Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Classic Ride On Toy ...
$249.99Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Classic Ride On Toy ...
$249.99Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Ride On Toy Rosso Red
$249.99Primo ride-on toys combine classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate toy,...
Ambosstoys Ambosstoys Primo Special Ride On Toy ...
$249.00Primo ride on toys combines classic Italian design with the finest craftsmanship to create a timeless ride on the scooter for toddlers and design lovers. PRIMO is the ultimate...
Kiko+ & gg* Amechan Bubble Wand Set
$30.00Amechan: Sweet bubbles. Make magic eco-friendly bubble for a fun summer!! A welcome alternative to plastic bubble wands and a lovely little sweet-shape dish. Includes 3 x handcrafted wooden wands...
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.