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Corolle Babipouce Pink Grenadine
$48.00Soft, sweet, and ready to snuggle, Babipouce Pink Grenadine is the perfect first doll for your little one. Dressed in cozy raspberry-pink velvet pyjamas with a charming floral-print ruffle and...
Aden + Anais Baby Activity Gym
$89.95From the minute babies enter the world, we strive to teach them all the skills they need to succeed. That’s why we designed a starry safari that inspires them to...
Miniland Baby Doll African American Girl 15 in...
$56.00Miniland African American - Girl 15" Doll is anatomically correct, which means that they show the physical differences between boys and girls in a realistic way. They are made of soft and...
Corolle Baby Doll Bathtub with Shower
$46.00The Bathtub is just what's needed for bathing large 14” baby dolls. Suitable for all baby dolls that can go in the water. Large baby dolls have a wide collection...
Corolle Baby Doll Bebe - Lilou
$86.00Lilou Doll is the perfect large baby doll for caring for doll like real parents.At 14”, it is just the right size for a child's little arms - perfect for cuddling,...
Miniland Baby Doll Black Curly Hair Caucasian ...
$56.00Miniland Caucasian Black Curly Hair Girl 15" Doll is anatomically correct, which means that they show the physical differences between boys and girls in a realistic way. They are made of soft...
Corolle Baby Doll Lise
$80.00Lise is a large doll to play and act like the grown-ups. Perfectly suited to a child's little arms for cuddling, mothering and reproducing the gestures that make them grow...
Miniland Baby Doll Redhead Caucasian Girl 15 i...
$56.00Miniland Redhead Caucasian Girl 15" Doll is anatomically correct, which means that they show the physical differences between boys and girls in a realistic way. They are made of soft and flexible...
Miniland Baby Doll Redhead Caucasian in Pink R...
$78.00Miniland Baby Doll Redhead Caucasian in Pink Rompers is anatomically correct, which means that they show the physical differences between boys and girls in a realistic way. They are made of...
Plantoys Baby Feeding Set
$30.00It’s feeding time! This Doll Feeding Set comes with a bag, which can be hung on a stroller, a food-storage container, spoon, bib, water bottle and feeding bottle. Doll Feeding...
Sunnylife Baby Float - Duck Sage Stripe
$60.00Designed for babies weighing 11–15 kg (24–33 lbs), this caregiver-and-baby float offers comfort, support, and bonding during pool time. Featuring soft leg openings and a gentle headrest, your little one...
Sunnylife Baby Float - Strawberry Sunshine Pink
$52.00Designed for babies aged 6–12 months and weighing 11–15 kg (24–33 lbs), this premium baby float ensures comfort, protection, and fun in the water. A soft, adjustable fabric seat offers...
Sunnylife Baby Float Mima the Fairy Lemon Lilac
$45.00Designed with your little one in mind, this baby float supports infants up to 15kg (33lbs) and features a soft leg support system and built-in headrest for added comfort during...
Sunnylife Baby Float Sid the Seagull Blue
$40.0011kg/24 lbs - 15kg/33 lbs.Features headrest and soft leg supports.Includes removable canopy for added shade.Meets USA and AU market standards.Children must be supervised by an adult at all times when...
Cuddle + Kind Baby Giraffe
$42.00Absolutely adorable and oh so collectible! Our hand-knit baby animals are the perfect way to start or grow your cuddle+kind collection. Every heirloom-quality baby animal is lovingly handcrafted from natural...
Paola Reina Baby Gordis Doll Ruby
$72.00Here are the Paola Reina, the most beautiful dolls in the world! They come from Spain and they have beautiful faces. And they smell like vanilla! Meet Baby Gordis...
Scoot And Ride Baby Helmet
$65.00The Baby Helmet comes in a beautiful array of colors to perfectly match your child’s kickboard! The innovative magnetic lock system keeps the helmet safe and secure on little heads, but...
Cuddle + Kind Baby Ladybug
$46.00Absolutely adorable and oh so collectible! Our hand-knit baby animals are the perfect way to start or grow your Cuddle + Kind collection. Every heirloom-quality baby animal is lovingly handcrafted from...
FL Children's Books Baby Loves Earth An ABC of Our Planet
$12.99Baby Loves is a new range of giftable preschool ABC books that taps into the trends that matter. Stunningly illustrated with a cut-to-white aesthetic, each pocket-sized book is a perfect...
Maileg Baby Mice Triplets in Matchbox
$48.00Surprise! It's triplets! Not two, but three baby mice in a box! They cozy up together in their box to sleep and keep their mummy on her toes during the day. Dressed...
Maileg Baby Mouse in Gown
$28.00Celebrate every little moment with this charming Baby Mouse, beautifully dressed for a special day! Wearing a delicate dress and a small bonnet filled with lovely details, this tiny plush...
Cuddle + Kind Baby Pony
$42.00Absolutely adorable and oh so collectible! Our hand-knit baby animals are the perfect way to start or grow your Cuddle + Kind collection. Every heirloom-quality baby animal is lovingly handcrafted from...
Artesanal Dolls Baby Reborn Doll with Bow
$82.00These Rebonrs are special dolls for the little ones in the house. These reborns have a vinyl body so you can bathe them. He's sexed, he's a girl. They weigh...
Sophie La Girafe Baby Seat & Play Sophie La Girafe Onc...
$90.002 in 1 : Combines awakening and comfort! Comfort: A seat able to maintain baby in a padded foam. Awakening: Many activities to stimulate Baby’s five senses. Vanilla Teething ring Mirror Bells...
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.