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Sunnylife Baby Float Mima the Fairy Lemon Lilac
$40.00Designed 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 Princess Swan Multi
$45.00Features head rest and soft leg supports. Includes removable canopy for added shade. Meets USA and AU market standards. Includes repair patch in case of punctures. Made from durable, non-toxic...
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
$40.00Absolutely 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 Rachel
$68.00Here 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...
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
$44.00Absolutely 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...
FL Children's Books Baby Loves Yoga An ABC of First Poses...
$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 Mice Twin in Matchbox
$38.00A classic item. These baby twin mice sleep safely in their sleeping bag side by side, tucked in the matchbox bed. The mice fit all accessories in size baby mouse....
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
$40.00Absolutely 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...
Sophie La Girafe Baby Seat and Play
$90.00Give baby comfort and stimulation in one smart design! This 2-in-1 seat combines soft, supportive padding with engaging sensory activities that help awaken and develop baby’s five senses. Key Features:2-in-1...
Tikiri Baby Stegosaurus Natural Rubber Toy
$20.00Stego the Baby Stegosaurus rubber toy from the My First Dino Collection is beautifully decorated and is perfect for toddlers, both as a toy and as a teether. Age Recommendation:...
Japanese Made Baby Toothbrush Ocean
$12.00A toothbrush that both you and your baby will love!Designed by dentists to make brushing safe, pleasurable, and effective. Help teach babies to love taking care of their teeth. Japanese...
Tikiri Baby Triceratops Natural Rubber Toy
$20.00Trice the Baby Triceratops rubber toy from the My First Dino Collection is beautifully decorated and is perfect for toddlers, both as a toy and as a teether. Age Recommendation:...
Plantoys Baby Walker Orchard
$114.00Cruise through early developmental stages with the Baby Walker - Orchard! This toy can help develop fine and gross motor skills while encouraging children to walk on their own two...
Plantoys Baby Walker Primary
$114.00Cruise through early developmental stages with the Baby Walker! This toy can help develop fine and gross motor skills while encouraging children to walk on their own two feet. The handle...
Tender Leaf Toys Babyccino Maker
$58.00Who would like a cappuccino? The perfect addition to our Bird’s Nest Café, this babyccino maker is styled in soft mellow colors and has a cute bird clacking dial. This...
Corolle Backpack Baby Doll Carrier
$32.00Pretty practical simple doll travel backpack bag carrier and sleeping bag for children to carry their beloved doll. This is a multipurpose backpack, the front of the backpack can be...
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.