Play Time
Laurence King Publishing Stickyscapes Paris Sticker Book
$14.95Sticker, learn, and play! Create your own real and imaginary Paris with over 100 stickers that will bring this panoramic play scene to life.One side represents actual, present-day Paris, while...
Laurence King Publishing Stickyscapes Superheroes Sticker Book
$10.99Try out your superpowers with this superhero sticker book! This astonishing double-sided panoramic play scene folds out to a length of four feet and contains a superheroes' cityscape on one...
Penguin Stomp Stomp Book
$8.99Flip the flaps, move the sliders, and trace the trails in this bright, quirky board book about dinosaurs!Where will Little Dino play today? Flip the flaps, move the sliders, and...
Maileg Storage Suitcase Small - Rose With Dots
$64.00This suitcase is the perfect storage for anything you can imagine. Mix it with the rest of the Maileg interior collection. Sizes Height: 5.91in, Width: 13.78in, Depth: 7.87in, Net...
Hape Store And Go Easel
$30.00Help your child develop their creativity with the 3-in-1 tabletop easel. Functioning as a chalk blackboard, a magnetic whiteboard, and a sturdy carrying case, it is perfect for an on-the-go...
Loog Guitars Straps White
$20.00Get up, stand up, and rock out! No rocker who really deserves the title should refrain from playing standing up. This little strap will help all kids do just that,...
Jellycat Straw-Beret Sallie
$23.00A delightful plush creation that combines charm with a touch of berry bliss. With her irresistibly soft fur and a whimsical strawberry beret, Sallie is ready to bring a burst of joy to...
Sonria Slime Strawberry Frosting Slime
$19.99An artistic yet enjoyable activity for your little ones. This Strawberry Frosting Slime is infused with vanilla essential oil for ultimate calmness. Scent: Fresh Strawberries & Vanilla Buttercream Texture: Snow Butter Slime Size: 7 fl...
Sonria Slime Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Slime
$19.99SCENT: Strawberry Shortcake Ice CreamTexture: Icee Butter SlimeThis slime is infused with vanilla essential oil for relaxation.SIZE: 7 fl oz.SHELF LIFE: 4 MONTHSWith every slime you order, we'll happily include...
Wee Gallery Stroller Cards I See Bugs to Count
$16.00The "I See" Stroller Cards promote exploring a baby's world with simple, open-ended prompts. Spot bugs that are commonly seen while out and about on a walk, or in the...
Wee Gallery Stroller Cards I See in the Market
$16.00I see Fruits and Veggies in the Market! The ‘I See’ Stroller Cards promote exploring a baby’s world with simple, open-ended prompts. Spot fruits and veggies that are commonly...
Wee Gallery Stroller Cards I See on a Walk
$16.00I see a dog. Is the dog big or little? The 'I See' Stroller Cards promote exploring a baby's world with simple, open-ended prompts. Spot things that are commonly...
Tegu Stunt Team Looper
$38.00Fly high with Tegu’s Magnetic Stunt Team Looper, the perfect toy for your little innovative one! Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.9 x 1.9 inches Weight: 1.1 pounds Made of Wood Suitable...
Manhattan Toy Style & Groom
$28.00A fresh look awaits with the help of the imaginative Style & Groom wood hairstyling set. Includes one hair dryer, one straightener, one comb, one hair clipper, one baby-safe...
Wonder & Wise Submarine Playhome
$159.00Where’s the best place to be? In a submarine under the sea, of course. Kids will love the sub with its mesh windows realistic printed details and plush propeller. And who...
Mushie Suction Spinner Toy Sunshine
$14.00Featuring a playful design and soothing colors, our sunshine suction spinner toy will captivate your little one’s imagination. Littles can spin the 100% food-grade silicone clouds around the sun to...
Mushie Suction Spinner Toy - Dino
$14.00Featuring a playful design and soothing colors, our dino suction spinner toy will captivate your little one’s imagination. Littles can spin the 100% food-grade silicone leaves around the dinosaur to...
Moulin Roty Suitcase - Handyman Tool Set - The Bi...
$50.00Just like the grown-ups! This suitcase will come in handy to fix The Big Family’s house.This role play toy comes with seven colorful, rounded wooden tools: a hammer, a screwdriver,...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Baby Float Ocean Treasure Rose
$49.00Let your Sunnykid pick their BFF (Best Float Friend) for a summer full of adventures. Let the little one have fun with the Sunnylife Baby Float. Sunnylife Baby Float Details: Max. weight:...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Baby Float Shark Tribe Khaki
$49.00Let your Sunnykid pick their BFF (Best Float Friend) for a summer full of adventures. Let the little one have fun with the Sunnylife Baby Float. Sunnylife Baby Float Details: Max. weight:...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Baby Float Sonny the Sea Cr...
$49.00Let your Sunnykid pick their BFF (Best Float Friend) for a summer full of adventures. Let the little one have fun with the Sunnylife Baby Float Sonny SC. Sunnylife Baby Float Sonny...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Bubba Float M the Mon
$49.00Let your Sunnykid pick their BFF (Best Float Friend) for a summer full of adventures. Let the little one have fun with this Bubba Float that features 3D googly eyes with gradient...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Bubba Float Unicorn
$49.00Let your Sunnykid pick their BFF (Best Float Friend) for a summer full of adventures. Let the little one have fun with this Bubba Float that features 3D Unicorn elements with rainbow...
Sunnylife Sunnylife Buddy Float Bands Ocean Tre...
$16.00Summer is more fun with SUNNYLiFE! Help your little one have fun and gain confidence in the water with the SUNNYLiFE Buddy Float Bands, the cutest swimming accessory for summer!...
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.