Back in the sixties, supercars were voluptuous, beaten aluminum shells, with supermodel curves, and organic shapes that looked like they had been sculpted out of marble. But, in Italy there was a...
Back in the sixties, supercars were voluptuous, beaten aluminum shells, with supermodel curves, and organic shapes that looked like they had been sculpted out of marble. But, in Italy there was a...
From Wedges to Mary Janes; vivid colour blocking to bright two tones, just like the rest of our Midi range, Bonnie’s design is inspired by the bold colour and shape...
The 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'...
The 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's collaboration with Hugo Boss resulted in the Rufus collection. The Vince car is made in black and gold, a streamlined body, and the finest quality materials. Age: 3 years+...
Turbo captures the spirit and magic of the most infectious decade ever. Part of the Verve collection, Playforever's Turbo Jet is inspired by the F1 cars of the 80's. With unapologetic clashing...
Turbo captures the spirit and magic of the most infectious decade ever. Part of the Verve collection, Playforever's Turbo Laser is inspired by the F1 cars of the 80's. With unapologetic clashing...
Turbo captures the spirit and magic of the most infectious decade ever. Part of the Verve collection, Playforever's Turbo Lauper is inspired by the F1 cars of the 80's. With unapologetic clashing...
Turbo captures the spirit and magic of the most infectious decade ever. Part of the Verve collection, Playforever's Turbo Miami is inspired by the F1 cars of the 80's. With unapologetic clashing...
Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
Back in the 70s, F1 racing was a dangerous, high-speed game. Cars were fast, drivers were furious and the competition was intense. The Velocita collection by Playforever was inspired by...
On your marks...get set... go! You can almost hear the roar of the engine as Malibu stands poised, ready for the race. Drawing inspiration from the early Maserati Formula 1...
On your marks...get set... go! You can almost hear the roar of the engine as Malibu stands poised, ready for the race. Drawing inspiration from the early Maserati Formula 1...
On your marks...get set... go! You can almost hear the roar of the engine as Malibu stands poised, ready for the race. Drawing inspiration from the early Maserati Formula 1...
Speeding through the hills of Tuscany, warm breeze on the open roads lined with lush vineyards and silver olive groves, our Viglietta racing car personifies freedom and liberty: memories of...
Speeding through the hills of Tuscany, warm breeze on the open roads lined with lush vineyards and silver olive groves, our Viglietta racing car personifies freedom and liberty: memories of...
Speeding through the hills of Tuscany, warm breeze on the open roads lined with lush vineyards and silver olive groves, our Viglietta racing car personifies freedom and liberty: memories of...
Playground-themed fun all in one wood activity center! Discover four quadrants packed full of playful activities including 20 gliders on seven different tracks, an abacus track, five beads runs, two...
This set is great for traveling, play dates, dinner time, restaurants, and more! Draw directly on the playmats, remove with a damp cloth and start over and over again! Create...
Pat Bells is music made simple and fun. No more broken strings, and no tuning required. Simply pat the bells for vibrant and colorful notes! This 8 Bell Set includes...
A select compilation of the most popular traditional children's songs for playtime! Tonies Playtime and Action Songs Audio Play Figurine Details: Age: 3 years+ Songs: 34 Songs Total Run Time:...
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.