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Uncle Goose Uncle Goose ABC Blocks Portuguese
$46.00Expand your knowledge of Portugal and Brazil with this 32-block Portuguese language set. Enjoy the embossed Portuguese design elements that surround two letters on each block. Two other sides reveal...
Uncle Goose Uncle Goose ABC Blocks Russian
$46.00Expand your knowledge of Russia and the Russian language. This colorful 32-block Russian language set features Cyrillic letters, numbers, and hand-crafted animals. Enjoy two debossed sides per block. Uncle Goose...
Uncle Goose Uncle Goose ABC Blocks Spanish
$46.00Expand your knowledge of the Spanish language with this 28-block set. Enjoy the embossed Spanish Corazon design elements that surround two letters on each block. Two other sides reveal one...
Uncle Goose Uncle Goose Blocks Classic Lowercase
$41.00The ideal companion for the Classic ABC blocks. Four full lowercase alphabets, with two embossed letters on opposing sides. Add numbers, math symbols, and a small petting zoo of hand-crafted...
Bella Tunno Under the Sea Teething Flashcards
$13.00These are not your average flashcards. They are learning tools that are also toys and teethers. A trifecta of toys. A hattrick of teethers, a three-peat of learning. LEARN: ...
Cucu Unicorn Bag Fidget Toy
$20.00This unique pop it bag is easy to clean and can be used to pack some daily necessities. The Pop Fidget Toy pops are just like reusable bubble wrap. Push...
Sonria Slime Unicorn Float Slime
$19.99SCENT: Passion Fruity SummeryTexture: cloud SlimeThis slime is infused with sweet orange essential oil for a mood boost.SIZE: 7 fl oz.SHELF LIFE: 5 MONTHSWith every slime you order, we'll happily...
Sonria Slime Unicorn Ice Cream Slime
$19.99An artistic yet enjoyable activity for your little ones. This Unicorn Ice Cream Slime is infused with vanilla essential oil for ultimate calmness. Scent: Fruit Loops Ice Cream Texture: Cloud Cream Slime Size: 7 fl...
Plushies Unicorn Plush Toy 18 Inch
$28.00Unicorn is a pretty snow white color with pastel- colored hair and a gold horn Enjoy your new sleepy time pal, happy napping! High quality materials make for a soft,...
Wonder & Wise Unicorn Rocker
$239.00Ride off into a magical mystical world on the Unicorn Rocker. The soft corduroy body and poly-filled quilted saddle provide a comfortable ride every time. Sturdy frame for a smooth...
CUCU Unicorn Square Bag Fidget Toy
$20.00This unique pop it bag is easy to clean and can be used to pack some daily necessities. The Pop Fidget Toy pops just like reusable bubble wrap. Push the...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos Oaxaca
$10.99Teach your baby about Oaxaca, a magical city in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Let's...
Gibbs Smith Vamonos San Salvador
$10.99Teach your baby about San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, through illustrations and words that will teach them about the world in English and Spanish. Let’s take a trip...
Jellycat Vampire Ricky Rain Frog
$40.00If you go down to the haunted pond, you might meet Vampire Ricky Rain Frog! All dressed up for trick-or-treating (though he doesn't really like either option), mossy Ricky's got...
Le Toy Van Vanilla Birthday Cake
$26.00Let the celebrations begin! Dish up this delicious-looking birthday cake of dreams complete with 6 candles ready for the birthday girl or boy to blow out! Decorated with lashings of cream...
Under the Nile Vegetable Basket
$46.00Under the Nile Vegetable Basket are safe for little foodies. Created to encourage healthy eating habits in babies and kids, this is the one time you want your kids to play...
Oli & Carol Veggie Teething Ring
$22.00This veggie Teething Ring is the healthiest teether for newborns! Made with 100% natural rubber and hand painted with natural pigments. Perfect as a teether, bath toy and sensory play...
Vilac Vilacity - Container truck
$34.00Magnetic wooden container truck. Compatible with the large construction crane. For a child aged 3 and over. ATTENTION ! Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Small elements. Danger...
Vilac Vilacity crane
$54.00The boat will soon set sail, it is time to load the CMA-CGM containers. Thanks to our wooden crane, nothing could be simpler! Your mini will have fun rotating it...
Vilac Vilacity Ferry boat
$66.00A beautiful ferry with a swinging ramp at the stern and a side sliding door for vehicle boarding. Comes with a truck and two cars.
Maileg Vintage Floor Lamp Mouse - Mint
$28.00The beautiful Maileg vintage floor lamp is a must-have. The lamp will light up the room with a soft tone - remember to turn off the light when our friends...
Maileg Vintage Floor Lamp Mouse - Sand
$28.00The beautiful Maileg vintage floor lamp is a must-have. The lamp will light up the room with a soft tone - remember to turn off the light when our friends...
Vilac Vintage Roadster Red
$55.00Vintage Roadster Car in solid wood. Perfect size for your kid's little hands. 100% Made in France. From 2 years of age. Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 10 cm
Vilac Vintage Roadster Silver
$55.00Vintage Roadster Car in solid wood. Perfect size for your kid's little hands. 100% Made in France. From 2 years of age. Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 10 cm
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.