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Londji My Unicorn Glitter Puzzle
$32.00My Unicorn puzzle is a "Sparkly" masterpiece of magical art featuring a mystical Unicorn- everyone's obsession at the moment. A great project for the whole family to enjoy together, this...
Miniland Mystery Castle Stacking Cups
$46.00The Miniland Mystery Castle Stacking Cups is pure fantasy! The kids can stack up to 11 building blocks in one go. They have pictures of the different rooms of a...
Nailmatic Nailmatic Kids Nail Polishes Set 3 La...
$28.00Set up a fancy nail corner to a kids party and it will definitely be a day to remember! Nailmatic Nailpolish water-based nail polishes are specially made for fun and...
Nailmatic Nailmatic Kids Nail Polishes Set 3 Me...
$28.00Set up a fancy nail corner to a kids party and it will definitely be a day to remember! Nailmatic Nailpolish water-based nail polishes are specially made for fun and...
Nailmatic Nailmatic Kids Nail Polishes Set 3 Party
$28.00Set up a fancy nail corner to a kids party and it will definitely be a day to remember! Nailmatic Nailpolish water-based nail polishes are specially made for fun...
Nailmatic Nailmatic Kids Nail Polishes Set 5 Party
$38.00The party set does what it says on the box with a fiesta-filled lineup: Sheepy, Polly, Cookie, Kitty and Piglou this fun, water-based nail polishes are specially formulated for children. Guaranteed phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free, toluene-free, and fragrance-free. Set of 5...
Wood Train Name Train Clear Finish
$7.49Name Trains Letter Car is crafted from locally sourced and sustainably harvested hard maple. Magnets allow you to attach cars to form names and words. Age: 3 years+ Non-toxic finish....
Tonies Nap Time Nature Sounds Audio Play Fig...
$19.99Nap Time: Nature Sounds Tonie plays the relaxing sounds of nature, providing rhythmic background noise to help your little one fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Tonies Nap...
Tonies Nap Time White Noise Audio Play Figurine
$19.99Nap Time: White Noise Tonie plays soothing white noise, providing an ambient environment that helps your child fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Tonies Nap Time White Noise Audio Play...
Land of Dough Natural Dough Glitter Cup Sand and Sn...
$12.00These cups feature multilayered dough colors, fun surprises, and charming patterns that are sure to delight. A private paradise to call their own. Powdery white sand, small beach stones, and...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Bath Toy Orlando the O...
$24.00Adopt Orlando the Octopus, the coolest albino bath toy meant for teething, bath time and sensory play! It’s made out of one piece with no hole, making it perfect for...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Bath Toy Sharon the Crab
$26.00Adopt Sharon the Crab, the coolest albino bath toy meant for teething, bath time and sensory play! It’s made out of one piece with no hole, making it perfect for...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Bath Toy Walter the Whale
$26.00Adopt Walter the Whale, the coolest albino bath toy meant for teething, bath time, and sensory play! It’s made out of one piece with no hole, making it perfect for...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Artichoke
$28.00Artichoke Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Cauliflower
$28.00Cauliflower Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Corn
$28.00Cron Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Daisy
$26.00Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Yellow Daisy is particularly suited for your baby's small hands and the different textures will stimulate your baby's senses. Features textured leaf pattern on the bottom, stem and...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Grape
$28.00Grape Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Lemon
$28.00Lemon Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Plumeria
$26.00Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Plumeria is particularly suited for your baby's small hands and the different textures will stimulate your baby's senses. Features textured leaf pattern on the bottom, stem and...
Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Seahorse
$26.00Natruba Natural Rubber Rattle Yellow Seahorse is particularly suited for your baby's small hands and the different textures will stimulate your baby's senses. Features textured leaf pattern on the bottom, stem and...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Rattle Tomato
$28.00Tomato Rattle Toy is the GREENEST RATTLE IN THE MARKET! Its exterior is made of 100% natural rubber, and inside are upcycled cherry seeds that turn this teether into a rattle. 2...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Teether Ana Banana Pop...
$22.00This edition of Ana Banana in Pop Art style is perfect for introducing kids to the world of art and creativity. Made from 100% natural rubber and hand-painted with natural...
Oli and Carol Natural Rubber Teether Earthy the Wor...
$22.00EARTHY the WORLD BALL is a natural rubber baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play. Hand painted with natural pigments for safe and worry-free play!Helping introduce kids to planet Earth,...
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.