Play Time
Lilliputiens My First Farm Toy
$90.00Such cheerful hustle and bustle on Farmer Jeff's yard. Ignace the donkey, Simon the pig, Rosalie the cow, Yvon the sheep, Paulette the chicken and Gaspard the duck are the...
Smart Games My First Magnetic Safari Animals
$29.00SmartMax My First Safari Animals is designed for kids ages 1 - 5 years, offering an early, safe, and fun introduction to magnetic discovery. Easily build and play with the...
Hape My First Musical Walker
$76.00Help your little ones take their first steps in style with this wonderful musical walker. See their faces light up as they start to walk and hear pretty music playing...
Lilliputiens My First Noah's Ark Plush Toy
$86.00For all the little adventurers out there! Let your little one play with these different famous characters coming in pairs to board the boat. Watch your kids make up stories...
Abrams Appleseed My First Nursery Book
$16.95A true masterpiece of book design and illustration for beginning readers, this collection pairs well-known nursery tales with uniquely beautiful period illustrations that look as fresh and vital today as...
Madame Alexander My First Powder Pink Dark Skin Doll
$40.00Dressed in pink plush, this baby is the perfect first doll for any little one. Cute and cuddly, this 12"newborn baby doll with a soft fabric body is ready to...
Madame Alexander My First Powder Pink Light Skin Doll
$40.00Dressed in pink plush, this baby is the perfect first doll for any little one. Cute and cuddly, this 12"newborn baby doll with a soft fabric body is ready to...
Madame Alexander My First Powder Pink Medium Skin Doll
$40.00Dressed in pink plush, this baby is the perfect first doll for any little one. Cute and cuddly, this 12"newborn baby doll with a soft fabric body is ready to...
Abrams Appleseed My First Pull-theTab Eco Book Go Gree...
$9.99Push, pull, slide . . . and help protect our planet by learning all about renewable energy in this interactive pull-the-tab board book from the Go Green! series, featuring whimsical,...
Abrams Appleseed My First Pull-theTab Eco Book Go Gree...
$9.99Push, pull, slide . . . and help protect our planet with simple actions around your home in this interactive board book from the Go Green! series The Go Green!...
Brio My First Railway Battery Operated Tra...
$80.00Start by building a track layout with the mountain blocks and the tunnel, and let your train go up and down and through the tunnel. Press the arrow button on...
Brio My First Railway Beginner Pack
$70.00It’s time for the youngest train drivers to track down some new fun! Extend the rail play with this bigger starter pack. Take the joyful train on a ride over...
Tikiri My First Zoo Natural Rubber Rattle
$28.00The cute Zebra and Lion natural rubber teether, rattle, and bath toy 2 piece set are ever so squeezable and ready for curious minds. Take them in the bath, or as a...
Tender Leaf Toys My Forest Floor
$100.00An extensive open-ended play tinker tray box for your little one to sort, stack and arrange their woodland treasures. The lid is removable and can be turned around and used...
Londji My Little Red Riding Hood Puzzle
$30.00Revisit one of your favorite classic tales with this Little Red Riding-Hood puzzle. Made out of recycled paper and cardboard, the puzzle contains 36 pieces and comes in a sturdy...
Janod My Pastry Workshop
$36.00It’s time to make a snack! This baking set will enable your child to become a real little chef! To make great cakes, you need: an egg, some chocolate, some...
Manhattan Toy My Rocket
$20.00Blast off into space with My Rocket! Let your young one become an astronaut and pilot this colorful rocket for many missions to come. Featuring an internal rattle for simple...
Londji My T-Rex Shape Puzzle
$30.00Boost the Jurasic World imagination from your little one with this shape puzzle that consists of 36 pieces and fits together to form a colorful landscape of the fantastic world...
Londji My Tree Reversible Puzzle
$28.00My Tree is a reversible shaped puzzle that shows the wonders of the changing seasons. One side is the tree in full bloom and one side shows the tree in...
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 DIY Bath Bomb Maker Kit
$34.00With Bath Bomb Maker, you can create 4 bath bombs for kids. They bring colors to their daily routine but also: Hydration thanks to vitamin E and sweet almond oil...
Nailmatic Nailmatic DIY Bath Bomb Maker Master Kit
$38.00With Bath Bomb Maker, you can create 4 bath bombs for kids.They bring colours to their daily routine but also:- hydration thanks to vitamin E and sweet almond oil- relaxation...
Nailmatic Nailmatic Kids Nail Polishes Set 3 Co...
$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...
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.