Play Time
Maileg Micro Cot Bed
$40.00A cozy cot bed made of metal, it comes with a mattress, blanket, and pillow. It has a fabric cover to make sure the little ones can get their sleep....
Maileg Micro High Chair
$22.00A classic accessory. This high chair is a must have for all families with babies so the small one can participate in the meals. Fits micro-sized rabbits and bunnies perfectly.SizesHeight:...
Maileg Micro Playpen
$30.00Keep your little friends safe and comfortable with the Micro Playpen, perfectly sized for all Micro-sized mice and companions. Crafted from sturdy metal and painted in a charming rose tone,...
Maileg Micro Potty
$22.00A classic accessory. This potty is a must-have for all families with babies. These darling potties fit the micro-size babies. Age: 3 years+ Material: ABS Washing Instruction: Surface Wash Size: H 1.37...
Maileg Micro Pram
$46.00A beautiful pram with an exclusive vintage look. The metal part has embossed details on the sides, and the fabric cover fulfills the look. The pram is perfect for a...
Maileg Micro Rabbit - Blue
$22.00This 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...
Le Toy Van Microwave
$70.00Add a touch of modern play to any pretend kitchen with this beautifully designed WoodenToy Microwave, crafted from FSC®-certified sustainable wood in a white and natural wood finish. Featuring a charming...
Playforever Midi Bonnie Race Car Toy Blue/Chrome
$62.00From Wedges to Mary Janes; vivid color blocking to bright two tones, just like the rest of our Midi range, Bonnie’s design is inspired by the bold color and...
Playforever Midi Buck Black/Red Race Car
$62.00Part of the Midi Collection, Buck's design is inspired by the bold color and shape of 1960s fashion and footwear. Resembling a shoe wedge but being an iconic toy car,...
Playforever Midi Buck Race Car Toy Red
$62.00Part of the Midi Collection, Buck's design is inspired by the bold color and shape of 1960s fashion and footwear. Resembling a shoe wedge but being an iconic toy car,...
Calico Critters Milk Rabbit Family
$40.00A sweet and stylish family ready for endless adventures in Calico Village! Meet the Milk Rabbit Family—father Alex, mother Kate, daughter Rebecca, and son Oliver—dressed in lively pink and blue...
Candylab Milk Truck Small
$24.00Udder cuteness! Our CANDYCAR® Milk Truck is delivering fresh fun daily! Dimensions: 5.25" L x 2" W x 3" H Weight: 9.1oz / 258g Packaging: 5.5" L x 2" W...
Candylab Milk Truck Toy Car
$48.00Brrrr....it's cold in this one. Thinking back to when all we put into our coffee or cereal was good ole' fashioned cow milk, no soy or almond milk allowed. Our...
Milton & Goose Milton & Goose Play Food Set Dairy
$68.00Refrigerator staples that are so cute you might just want to leave them out! Each set includes Organic Milk, Almond Milk, Goat's Milk Butter, and 2 Free-Range Eggs and comes...
Milton & Goose Milton & Goose Play Food Set Pantry
$58.00A modern take on the pantry essentials every little chef should have in their arsenal. Jar and box open for expanded play. Each set includes Apple Cider Vinegar, Manuka Honey,...
Micro Kickboard Mini 3in1 Deluxe Scooter
$134.99The perfect gift for one-year-old’s, the 3in1 Deluxe Scooter grows with ages 1 through 5, is virtually indestructible, and is the highest-rated scooter of its kind. Micro offers the highest quality scooters...
Loog Guitars Mini Acoustic Guitar
$119.00The Mini Acoustic Guitar lets kids play real songs from day one. With its 3-string design, little learners can master chords faster, feel confident sooner, and stay motivated as they...
Abrams Mini Board Books Pantone: Box Of Color
$15.99“Pleasingly tactile variations of six colors.” ―Wall Street Journal“Smart and well-designed, showcase subtle shades of six colors.” ―Publishers Weekly Explore the world of colors with this boxed set of six...
Tender Leaf Toys Mini Chef Chopping Board
$30.00A cute little chopping board in the shape of a little chef made from sustainable rubber wood and plywood. Includes a wooden knife, a carrot in 3 parts, beetroot in halves,...
Tender Leaf Toys Mini Chef Kitchen Range
$300.00With an oven and integral microwave and plate rack, this kitchen range is made extra special with a multitude of original accessories. 2 wicker baskets provide lots of storage space...
Hape Mini Conductor's Orchestra
$86.00Switch between Music Mode for automatic melodies and Performance Mode for an orchestra in your control. Encourage your child to use the conductor`s wand to wave and change the music`s...
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Foldable LED Scooter
$129.99Mini Deluxe Foldable LED Scooter is for traveling tots and kids on the go. The new folding mechanism means that taking your child’s Mini with you wherever you go is now...
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Glow LED Plus
$139.99Let the luminous fun begin. The new Mini GLOW Plus features LED lights in the kickboard and in the wheels, all powered by the motion of the rear wheel, so...
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe LED
$109.99Your child's eyes will light up when they see their new ride! The top-rated Mini LED scooter features motion activated LED wheels - no batteries required! All-new! Micro scientists have been...
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.