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Great Pretenders Metallic Dragon Cape Azure
$50.00Introducing the most magical & majestic cape to ever grace your wardrobe: the Azure Metallic Dragon Cape! This cape is not your ordinary piece of clothing; it's the ultimate costume...
Cuddle + Kind Mia The Dog
$80.00 – $100.00I can’t hide how I feel about life - my wagging tail gives me away every time. I’m a bowl-half-full kind of girl and I’m thankful for every fun new...
Maileg Micro Babysitter Toy
$16.00With this babysitter, it is easy to put your little friends to sleep. The base is made of metal and covered by the loveliest fabric. The chair fits micro-sized rabbits...
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 Hanging Chair Toy
$22.00Give your Micro friends a place to relax and just swing easily back and forth. It comes with a small blanket to keep the seat warm. Includes a small hook...
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 GB Race Car
$62.00From Wedges to Mary Janes; vivid colour 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 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,...
Playforever Midi Clyde Midnight Blue Race Car
$62.00Embracing the era of 1950s rockabilly chic, Clyde is modern twist on the classic hot rod American cars. Rolled up capris and bright Mary Janes; halter necks and hair scarves...
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
$58.00Refrigerator 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,...
Manhattan Toy Mind Cubes
$28.00This set of 4 soft cubes feature ribbons, numbers, letters, shapes and patterns in research proven high-contrast graphics. Stilumate baby's visual development with the Wimmer-Ferguson Mind Cubes. Ages 0 months+...
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...
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.