Play Time
Maileg Unicorn - Medium
$36.00A magical story is about to begin. With this unicorn made in colorful tones and a golden horn, there are many stories to tell. The unicorn comes with a saddle...
Candylab Unicorn 2.0 Van Toy Car
$22.00Don't be a neigh-sayer - adding this mystical van to your collection is a no-brainer! Materials: Solid Beech Wood, water-based paint and clear urethane coat. ABS plastic wheels. Safety tested according to US...
Juratoys Unicorn Mini Dressing Table
$62.00This dressing table set comes with all the accessories little ones will need to play pretend away! This dressing table includes 7 accessories: 1 kabuki brush, 1 blusher, 1 real...
Wonder & Wise Unicorn Rocker
$239.00Ride off into a magical mystical world on the Unicorn Rocker. The soft corduroy body and poly-filled quilted saddle provide a comfortable ride every time. Sturdy frame for a smooth...
CUCU Unicorn Square Bag Fidget Toy
$20.00This unique pop it bag is easy to clean and can be used to pack some daily necessities. The Pop Fidget Toy pops just like reusable bubble wrap. Push the...
Plantoys Upper Case Alphabet
$60.00Develop your kid's language skills with this alphabet set! 26 Upper case letters and 5 vowels are included to encourage communication and language practice. The red color is used for...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a Oaxaca
$10.99Teach your baby about Oaxaca, a magical city in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Let's...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a San Salvador
$10.99Teach your baby about San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Let’s take a trip...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a Antigua
$10.00Teach your baby about a small city surrounded by big forested hills and volcanoes through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Introduce...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a Bogota
$10.00Teach your little reader about the magical capital of Columbia through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Introduce your little readers...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a Lima
$10.00Teach your baby about Lima in the country of Peru, one of the largest cities in South America, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a Panama City
$10.00Teach your little reader about the captivating capital of Panama through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Introduce your little readers to...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos a San Juan
$10.00Teach your baby about San Juan, the capital and largest city in the island of Puerto Rico through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English...
Gibbs Smith Publisher Vamonos a Santo Domingo
$9.99Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in both English and Spanish! Introduce your little readers to Santo Domingo, the...
Gibbs Smith Publisher Vamonos a Tegucigalpa
$9.99Introduce little ones to the lovely city of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, in both English and Spanish! Introduce your little readers to Tegucigalpa, the ever-growing capital of Honduras....
Le Toy Van Vanilla Birthday Cake
$26.00Let the celebrations begin! Dish up this delicious-looking birthday cake of dreams complete with 6 candles ready for the birthday girl or boy to blow out! Decorated with lashings of cream...
Under the Nile Vegetable Basket
$46.00Under the Nile Vegetable Basket are safe for little foodies. Created to encourage healthy eating habits in babies and kids, this is the one time you want your kids to play...
Oli and Carol Veggie Teething Ring
$22.00This veggie Teething Ring is the healthiest teether for newborns! Made with 100% natural rubber and hand painted with natural pigments. Perfect as a teether, bath toy and sensory play...
Maileg Veggies and Fruits
$40.00Remember your fruits and veggies the doctor always says. A wooden box filled with miniature food made of polyresin with the most incredible details. It is hand-painted why variation may...
Playforever Velocita Emilio Black Race Car
$44.00Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
Playforever Velocita Jean Race Car
$44.00Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
Great Pretenders Velvety Princess Gown with Arm Warmers
$50.00Bring your little one’s fairy tale dreams to life with the Velvety Soft Sleeping Sweetheart Princess Gown with Arm Warmers, inspired by the elegance of Sleeping Beauty. This enchanting gown...
Playforever Verve Malibu Blue/Yellow Car
$40.00Drawing inspiration from the early Maserati Formula 1 cars of the 20s and 30s, Playforever's Malibu has a pure and simple cigar tube chassis, long nose and wide open mouth....
Playforever Verve Malibu Dark Orange Car
$40.00On your marks...get set... go! You can almost hear the roar of the engine as Malibu stands poised, ready for the race. Drawing inspiration from the early Maserati Formula 1...
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.