Isn't Bashful Snow Tiger Medium majestic? Stalking through deep forests in grey and creamy stripes, this fierce-but-friendly wanderer isn't scared of anything! Nuzzle up to those big squishy paws, a...
Irresistible to touch and accompanied by cute as a button Bashful Bunny, this soother is a favorite for bedtime hugs and quiet time cuddles Product Details: Suitable from birth...
Rolled up tight and presented with a ribbon round it, Bashful Bunny Soother is the perfect gift for any newborn arrival. When the soother is untied, Bashful Bunny won't let...
Irresistible to touch and accompanied by cute as a button Bashful Bunny, this soother is a favorite for bedtime hugs and quiet time cuddles Product Details: Suitable from birth...
Irresistible to touch this soother is a favorite for bedtime hugs and quiet time cuddles Suitable from birth Dimension H13"
Bashful Dino Soother is a present for a snoozy baby in need of a nuzzly nap. The perfect pal for comforting cuddles or carrying on long journeys. Suitable from birth....
Bashful Terrier is raring to go with floppy ears and cocoa patches! If you've got a stick, ball or frisbee to throw, they'll be off in flash. Who cares about...
Bashful Tiger jigs from paw to paw - this stripey cat can’t wait to go and explore! Don’t be fooled by his super-soft fur - he’s always up for a...
Splash! Bashful Turtle is here and flipping gorgeous! This gentle turtle has a soft grey-beigey shell and flopsy, minty, chunky flippers! A perfect companion for trips to the seaside, this...
Sugar-sweet in pink and white, Bashful Unicorn is such a delight. Full of magic and moonlight, she loves the forest, so be sure to take her on any picnic. So...
Fluttering in with a cheeky grin, it's beautiful Beatrice Butterfly! Rosy and cozy with a beany bottom, soft textured wings and suedey antennae, this bobbly buddy loves yummy nectar and...
Betty Corgi may not be royal but she's just as elegant as any pampered pooch. This genial sweetie has ginger fur with creamy splodges, cloudy paws and a lovely inky...
Birdling Blue Jay is a dashing chick with bright, curious eyes. Always on the lookout for bugs and fruits to snaffle with that blue suedey beak, this silky-soft forager makes...
Hopping up to tweet a greeting, it's bonny Jellycat Birdling Blue Tit! Squat and sweet in swooping blocks of blue, green, mustard and white, this chick is gorgeously gentle. With...
Adorable little Birdling Cardinal has elegant red fluffy fur and a typical black face. They are aggressive when defending their territory but loves to sing different melodies. Suitable from birth....
Birdling Mallard is always on the go. A dipping, dabbling rover of rivers with suedey mustard bill, minty green head and rich fudge and charcoal plumage, this dizzy duck is...
Birdling Pigeon is the smart and thoughtful type. There's a lot of wisdom in that powder-blue bonce! With a suedey beak, slate-grey wings, and a sweet subtle highlight round the...
A gorgeously soft and squidgy Birdling Robin has a snuggly soft orange cream and brown fur with a suedey bill. He loves to fly around the garden and chirp all day. ...
Jellycat Birdling Swallow is a little tousled, but you would be too if you'd flown around the world! Beautifully bold in scarlet, white and navy, with a suedey grey beak...
Knock knock! Who's there? It's just Birdling Woodpecker, hunting yummy bugs! Dandy and dashing in moss-green and cream, with a sleek grey beak and scarlet topknot, this woodpecker loves to...
Blossom Cherry Bunny is dressed up for spring with adorable ditsy-print ears and paws! This creamy bunny has a powder-pink nose, cuddly tummy, and silky bobtail. A gorgeous gift for...
Jellycat Blossom Bunny is a popular fellow with scrummy-soft Jellycat fur and lovely long flopsy ears means that with just one cuddle, you’ll never want to let go. Irresistibly cute and...
Blossom Tulip Tessa Bunny is so glad you came to see her! She needs another player for her new game, Sometimes when she’s bounding, her flowery ears flapping, she tumbles...
Blossom Heart Bunny is a popular fellow with scrummy-soft Jellycat fur, and lovely long flopsy ears that carry a floral print heart that means that with just one cuddle, you’ll...
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.