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Olli Ella Rattan Strolley
$169.00 – $175.00Meet Olli Ella Strolley, a revolutionary design in imaginative play. This hand-woven rattan basket on wheels switches from a stroller to a shopping cart, by just lowering the hood. A new kind...
Knitted World Rattle Bertie The Elephant 7"
$36.00Bertram, known better by his besties as 'Bertie', is quite dapper in his baby blue romper. He, like Edna the Elephant, is very fond of adventures that take place in wagons,...
Knitted World Rattle Bill the Basketball 5"
$28.00Bill the knit basketball rattle loves basketball, how could he not? Bill loves being part of the team and going to basketball games! This hand-knit basketball rattle is also super...
Knitted World Rattle Dumbell Blue
$22.00Handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes this Dumbbell Knit Rattle are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These dumbbell knit rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and lay flat to...
Knitted World Rattle Dumbell Pink
$22.00Handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes this Dumbbell Knit Rattle are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These dumbbell knit rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and lay flat to...
Knitted World Rattle Edna The Elephant 7"
$36.00Edna the Elephant Knit Rattle Doll is as sweet as she looks. Wearing her favorite pink dress, she is ready for any type of adventure. She loves to ride along in the...
Knitted World Rattle Elephant Blue 8"
$30.00The Crochet Rattle Elephant is handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes. They are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and lay...
Knitted World Rattle Elephant Pink 8"
$30.00The Crochet Rattle Elephant is handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes. They are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and lay...
Knitted World Rattle Flower 6" Blue
$30.00The Crochet Rattle Flower is handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes. They are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and...
Knitted World Rattle Flower 6" Pink
$30.00The Crochet Rattle Flower is handmade from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes. They are not only super soft but also safe for infants and newborns making them perfect for babies to grasp, hold and chew. These rattles are easy to care for too - just machine wash and lay...
Knitted World Rattle Mermaid 7"
$34.00Pearly Penny the knit mermaid doll loves to swim. The Knit Mermaid Rattle Doll is handcrafted in the Philippines from all-natural 100% cotton yarns and eco-friendly dyes making Penny super soft and safe for kids of all ages! Knit...
Saro Rattle Spirals Sweet and Fun
$46.00Arouse your little one's curiosity! Spiral squishy and soft fabric with rattles. Due to its easy fastening system, it can be rolled up in the crib, the stroller, or anywhere...
Natruba Rattle Turtle - Blue
$26.00Rattle turtle with a textured pattern on the bottom, and stem.Silk-like surface touch, bell inside. CE tested after European standard EN71. Tested and certified use from 0m+. Clean with mild...
Hansa Creation Realistic Animal Puppet Alligator 13"L
$58.00Hansa Creation brand is internationally recognized for its handcrafted, true-to-life collection of realistic stuffed animals, plush toys, and puppets. The Hansa collection is created by skilled artisans working within Hansa's...
Hansa Creation Realistic Animal Puppet Barn Owl
$60.00Hansa Creation brand is internationally recognized for its handcrafted, true-to-life collection of realistic stuffed animals, plush toys, and puppets. The Hansa collection is created by skilled artisans working within Hansa's...
Hansa Creation Realistic Animal Puppet Brush Tailed ...
$54.00Hansa Creation brand is internationally recognized for its handcrafted, true-to-life collection of realistic stuffed animals, plush toys, and puppets. The Hansa collection is created by skilled artisans working within Hansa's...
Hansa Creation Realistic Animal Puppet Gorilla 11.2"L
$54.00Hansa Creation brand is internationally recognized for its handcrafted, true-to-life collection of realistic stuffed animals, plush toys, and puppets. The Hansa collection is created by skilled artisans working within Hansa's...
Hansa Creation Realistic Animal Puppet Pincher Dog
$54.00Hansa Creation brand is internationally recognized for its handcrafted, true-to-life collection of realistic stuffed animals, plush toys, and puppets. The Hansa collection is created by skilled artisans working within Hansa's...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Bambi Deer
$82.00Family Giraffidae. Tallest land mammal. Its long neck enables this unmistakable inhabitant of Africa"s savannah to browse on vegetation w/c is its primary food. Male ave. 5.3 m in height,...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Bambi Laying Down
$70.00Family Giraffidae. Tallest land mammal. Its long neck enables this unmistakable inhabitant of Africa"s savannah to browse on vegetation w/c is its primary food. Male ave. 5.3 m in height,...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Capuchin Monkey
$46.00Hansa Portraits in Nature is a hand-crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists working in a socially responsible and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Giraffe X Larg...
$1,370.00Family Giraffidae. Tallest land mammal. Its long neck enables this unmistakable inhabitant of Africa"s savannah to browse on vegetation w/c is its primary food. Male ave. 5.3 m in height,...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Hyacinth Blue ...
$78.00Hansa Portraits in Nature is a hand-crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists working in a socially responsible and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the...
Hansa Creation Realistic Plush Animal Labrador Pup S...
$60.00The Labrador Pup Sitting is a highly realistic, hand-crafted plush toy designed to look just like a real yellow Labrador puppy, it is renowned for its quality and lifelike details,...
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.