Safari Friends are made in the softest fabric. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for you to come and hug...
Safari Friends are made in the softest fabric. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for you to come and hug...
Safari friends are made in the softest fabric and come in great colors. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for...
All hands on deck! This delicately crafted size 5 Sailor Rabbit doesn't sacrifice his sea legs for style as he demonstrates how important it is to look good out on...
Big Brother Mouse dressed in classic santa clothes. He lives in a small house, and has a sack for all the presents he has to deliver on Christmas night. He...
This sweet bunny in micro size is dressed in a striped suit knitted in a soft linen/cotton blend. It fits all the micro size furniture and will secure many hours...
This sweet rabbit in micro size is dressed in a striped suit knitted in a soft linen/cotton blend. It fits all the micro size furniture and will secure many hours...
A beautiful set of clothes that fits the Teddy dad perfectly. This set includes a pair of pants, a shirt, and a knitted slipover. Material: Cotton/Linen *Teddy Dad Doll not...
Who is ready for a sleepover with their favorite Maileg friend? This cute sleep-over set comes with pajamas, a matching bag and a toothbrush. Material: Cotton/Polyester
A classic Maileg item. This mouse is ready for hours of play and sleeps tight in the little matchbox. The clothes and bedlinen are made of soft fabrics with unique...
This mouse is ready for hours of play and sleeps tight in the little matchbox. The clothes and bedlinen are made of soft fabrics with unique prints in beautiful colors....
The Christmas tree fits perfectly into the Gingerbread house and will make sure the traditional dance around the tree will come true. Maileg Small Christmas Tree Toy Gold Details: For...
Gantosaurus collection will ensure a lot of playful hours. All dinos are made of the softest fabric and come with their own natural-looking Gantosaurus egg. Please note that the elastic...
Gantosaurus collection will ensure a lot of playful hours. All dinos are made of the softest fabric and come with their own natural-looking Gantosaurus egg. Please note that the elastic...
Vacation time. A small boat made in coated fabric for an authentic look. It is not waterproof, so only play on dry ground… only in your imagination, it can float...
This adorable and squishy brown bunny has a brown ribbon on his neck that adds cuteness to it. Your little ones will surely fall in love and will make playtime and...
This adorable and squishy off white bunny has a brown ribbon on his neck that adds cuteness to it. Your little ones will surely fall in love and will make playtime...
A great accent to your Maileg friend's houses which matches the vintage vibe of any miniature furniture. Age: 3 yeras+ Material:Polyester / Cotton Size: H 5.98" x W 3.54"
Vacation time. This mouse is ready for a day at the beach. He is dressed in a surf suit and brings his surfboard, and to complete the surfer look, he...
Vacation time. This mouse is ready for a day at the beach. He is wearing a surf suit and brings his surfboard as he prefers to use the time on...
Vacation time. This mouse is ready for a day at the beach. She is wearing a swimsuit and brings her surfboard as she prefers to use the time on the...
Don't forget your afternoon tea. A short break to have a little talk, a cup of tea and a biscuit with your best Maileg friend. Washing instruction: Surface Wash Material:...
A baby has arrived at the teddy family. It is made in the same soft linen fabric as the rest of the teddies, it comes dressed in a small suit...
The Teddy bear family is a sweet collection of 3 different sizes of Teddy bears. They are made of soft linen and have a vintage look that will make the...
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.