Play Time
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Jerry The Blueberry
$20.00Jerry the Blueberry is a chewable baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play. Little ones love its round & squishy shape to grasp and soothe teething gums. Its...
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Kendall the Kale
$22.00Designed with no holes so when they’re floating, no bacteria or mold is created! No Holes = No Mold Product Features: Made from 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees...
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Patricio The Pistachio
$20.00Patricio the Pistachio is a teether, bath toy & sensory play toy for babies. Stimulate babies' senses and help them soothe teething gums with this pistachio-shaped natural toy! Its design...
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Ramonita The Radish
$15.00Ramonita the Radish is designed with an ergonomic shape making it easy to hold and chew on. Including a range of textures, such as raised spots or ribbing, making it...
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Valery The Raspberry
$22.00Valery the Raspberry is a chewable baby toy for teething, bath time and sensory play inspired in raspberries. Its realistic textures help stimulate babies’ senses and relieve teething gums. Designed...
Oli and Carol Rubber Teether Wally the Watermelon
$22.00Designed with no holes so when they’re floating, no bacteria or mold is created! No Holes = No Mold Product Features: Made from 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees...
Great Pretenders Ruby The Metallic Dragon Cape
$50.00Introducing the most magical & majestic cape to ever grace your wardrobe: the Ruby Metallic Dragon Cape! This cape is not your ordinary piece of clothing; it's the ultimate costume for...
Playforever Rufus Green Car
$78.00The Rufus collection is designed and made by London based designer toy maker, Playforeve, following their recent collaboration with Hugo Boss. A streamlined shape with a geometric front and pointed...
Playforever Rufus Red Car
$78.00The Rufus collection is designed and made by London based designer toymaker, Playforever, following their recent collaboration with Hugo Boss. A streamlined shape with a geometric front and pointed 'ridge'...
Brio Safari Adventure Set
$90.00Hear the lion roar as he welcomes you to his kingdom. The BRIO World Safari Adventure wooden train set lets you safely explore the savannah and admire the animals in...
Magnatiles Safari Animals 25 Pieces
$48.00The Magna-Tiles® Safari Animals 25-Piece Set is crafted for years of playtime and includes fun facts about safari animals right on the box. From finding new ways to monkey around...
Tender Leaf Toys Safari Binoculars
$20.00Solid wood binoculars with kaleidoscope lenses. These binoculars can be adjusted like real ones to alter the width of your eyes. Age range: 3 Years And Older Product size: 5.04...
Maileg Safari Friends - Lion
$58.00The lion is the new friend in the Safari friend's collection. It comes in a soft fabric with a beautiful mane and a lot of handmade details. It sits very...
Maileg Safari Friends - Small Rhino Chocolate
$28.00Safari friends are made of the softest linen and are available in many different colors. They can sit and gives the best hug you can imagine. Mix and match as...
Maileg Safari Friends Big Elephant Powder
$60.00Safari friends are made in the softest fabric and come in great colors. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for...
Maileg Safari Friends Crocodile Forest Green
$32.00 – $54.00Meet the newest addition to the soft toy collection: a cool crocodile! Perfect for imaginative play, storytelling, or simply snuggling, this huggable companion brings fun and charm to any playroom.Made...
Maileg Safari Friends Giraffe Plush Toy
$38.00 – $60.00This giraffe is made in the softest ramie/cotton blend with a nice multi-dotted pattern. The giraffe has the most adorable look and would fit perfectly in any children's room. Safari Friends...
Maileg Safari Friends Medium Hippo Light Rose
$40.00Safari friends are made in the softest fabric and come in great colors. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for...
Maileg Safari Friends Medium Rhino
$42.00Meet the lovable Rhino Plush Toy, a gentle companion made for cuddles, play, and quiet moments. Crafted from soft linen, this charming rhino features a plush horn and sweet floral-patterned...
Maileg Safari Friends Rhino Dusty Blue
$30.00 – $42.00Bring home a cuddly companion with the Maileg Safari Friends! Made from the softest fabrics and designed in delightful colors, this charming toy is perfect for hugs, imaginative play, and...
Maileg Safari Friends Rhino Plush Toy Grey
$28.00Safari Friends are made of the softest linen and are available in many different colors. They can sit and give the best hug you can imagine. Recommended age: All ages...
Maileg Safari Friends Small Hippo Plush Toy ...
$28.00Safari friends are made in the softest fabric and come in great colors. They can sit by themselves as they have beans in their bottom. They are just waiting for...
Brio Safari Railway Set
$50.00Come along on a safari rail adventure and spot the zebra out on the savannah. Watch out for the mischievous monkey who likes to steal the magnetic food load right...
Moulin Roty Sage Rabbit Plush Toy
$50.00With its whiskered face and big, super soft ears, this adorable rabbit wearing sage dungarees is crying out to be cuddled. A little friend by day and a protective...
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.