Play Time
Jellycat Bashful Grey Bunny Soother
$34.00Rolled up tight and presented with a ribbon round it, Bashful Bunny Soother is the perfect gift for any newborn arrival. When the soother is untied, Bashful Bunny won't let...
Jellycat Bashful Puppy Musical Pull
$46.00Bashful Puppy Musical Pull from Jellycat is sure to send little ones to a joyful dreamland. This tiny Bashful Puppy suspends from a soft cream star with contrast piping, all...
Jellycat Bashful Soother Bunny Beige
$34.00Rolled up tight and presented with a ribbon round it, Bashful Bunny Soother is the perfect gift for any newborn arrival. When the soother is untied, Bashful Bunny won't let...
Mushie Bath Boats
$14.00Set sail with our stackable bath boats that encourage independent play for children of all ages. Packaged as a set of five, these plastic boats link together to create a...
Sophie La Giraffe Bath Sophie Blue
$22.00The Sophie Bath Toy by Calisson from the Sophie La Girafa is the perfect addition to the tub to make bath time fun! Floats When squeezed, the Sophie bath toy...
Sophie La Giraffe Bath Sophie Yellow
$22.00The Sophie Bath Toy by Calisson from the Sophie La Girafa is the perfect addition to the tub to make bath time fun! Floats When squeezed, the Sophie bath toy...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Animal Party
$24.00Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach and pool...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Ballet Party
$24.00Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach and pool...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Barnyard Party
$24.00Bath Toy Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Boat Party
$24.00Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach and pool...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Mermaid Party
$24.00Bath Toy Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Princess Party
$24.00Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach and pool...
Elegant Baby Bath Squirts Sea Party
$24.00Get ready for lots of fun in the tub. Now, the party doesn't have to end when it's bath time for your little one! They're perfect for beach and pool...
Caaocho Bath Toy Butterflyfish
$16.99Caaocho® 100% pure natural rubber bath toy La the Butterflyfish ("La" means "the Sun" in Hawaiian) makes bath time a happy and fun time. The toy starts as pure natural...
Caaocho Bath Toy Duck
$16.99Introducing "Lily the Duck" - an enchanting baby toy for your little ones. Perfect for infants and toddlers between 0-3 years, this natural rubber duck is an ideal companion for...
Caaocho Bath Toy Sea Turtle
$16.99Caaocho® 100% pure natural rubber bath toy Mele the Sea Turtle ("mele" means "song/poem" in Hawaiian) makes bath time a happy and fun time. The toy starts as pure natural...
Caaocho Bath Toy Seahorse
$16.99caaocho® 100% pure natural rubber bath toy Nalu the Seahorse ('nalu' means "wave" in Hawaiian) makes bath time a happy and fun time. The toy starts as pure natural tree...
Caaocho Bath Toy Whale
$16.99Caaocho® 100% pure natural rubber bath toy Kala the Whale ("kala" means "princes" in Hawaiian) makes bath time a happy and fun time. The toy starts as pure natural tree...
Saro Bath Toys - Funny Farm
$24.00Turn bath time into a fun country adventure with this family of little animals. Their soft texture, vibrant colors, and easy-to-grab design make them perfect for tiny hands.These toys are...
Maileg Bathroom Sink, Mouse - Off White
$22.00A charming mini sink designed perfectly for Little Sister and Little Brother Mice. It fits seamlessly into the bathroom of the Suit Casa Mouse House, adding the perfect touch of...
Matchstick Monkey Ltd Bathtime Slide Set
$26.00The Matchstick Monkey Bathtime Slide Set is the perfect baby bath toy that encourages the early development of hand-eye coordination, as the easy-to-grip animal rocks can be placed at the...
Miniland Bathtub and Rainbow Sponge Set
$28.00The Bathtub and Rainbow Sponge Set is an eco-friendly play accessory designed for dolls up to 16 inches (approximately 40 cm). Crafted from bioplastic derived from sugarcane, this set promotes...
Le Toy Van Bay Tree Doll House
$250.00The Le Toy Van Bay Tree Doll House is a fully painted and decorated large 3-storey doll's house with a circular window. It includes a staircase, a loft ladder, and...
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.