Kids’ Toys

Toys are a part of any happy childhood! Exciting and fun toys help develop your baby’s curiosity and motor skills while introducing the joy of learning from an early age. However, every age group needs a slightly different type of toys – for instance rattles are ideal for infants, toddlers appreciate interactive toys with sounds, and older kids love buckets and blocks which inspire their intellect and imagination. Discover best-selling toys for kids today!

How to Choose Toys for a Child Based on Their Age

In the first days after birth, babies are most fascinated by the voices and faces of their parents. That said, your baby essentials should definitely include some fun baby toys to help stimulate their senses and creativity, and later develop their cooperative skills and personal initiative. Toys for infants and toddlers need to be:

• safe and non-toxic
• made of quality, durable materials
• without small removable parts
• able to be washed or wiped clean

Toys for Newborns 0m+

The first days after birth are when your baby’s sense of hearing and sight develop. The baby can see up to a distance of about 25cm and likes to watch moving objects. Hanging baby toys in contrasting colours are perfect for this – for instance a little hanging toy for the pram or a carousel for the baby cot. A cuddle toy or a sleep buddy will help your baby fall asleep.

Toys for Infants 1m+

Infancy brings the joy of discovering the world as well as attempting first little experiments. During this time, the kids especially enjoy contrasts, shiny toys and mirrors.

Around 3 months of age, the baby starts to perceive shapes, sounds and colours. They can’t quite grab objects yet, which makes toys for observation an ideal choice. Later on, when the baby starts trying to grab the toys with their little hands, you can switch to playful rattles, teething toys and rings to help develop their motor skills.

Examples of suitable infant toys:

• hanging toys for the pram or cot,
• colourful rattles and squeaky toys for babies,
• rings and teething toys,
• sleep buddies and plush toys for little kids,
• contrast books and black-and-white baby toys,
• foam baby toys for the bath.

Toys for Toddlers over 1 Year of Age

As a toddler, your child starts properly developing their motor skills and body coordination. The time of simple experiments slowly turns into a time of play, and toys for a 1-year-old should inspire their creativity, imagination and joy of movement. Get your little one some mechanical toys for 1-year-olds that allow them to build, connect and assemble individual pieces. Water and beach toys are another popular category for this age, as well as bath toys which always bring great fun. And don’t forget to get some car toys for long car journeys.

Examples of suitable toys for 1-year-olds:

• buckets for water or sand, shovels and molds,
• baby board books,
• cars, balloons and dolls,
• audio toys and educational toys for babies,
• baby stuffies and plastic animals,
• building blocks and wooden toys,
• interactive toys for 1-year-olds.

Toys for Children Aged 2 to 6

Buying toys for kids this age can be quite tricky. They quickly lose interest in certain toys, plus they’re starting to get into their disobedient stage when they want to play on their own without any help while imitating their parents by taking care of a teddy bear or a doll. From 3 years of age, fine motor skills are starting to develop, so this is your time to experiment with toys made of different materials.

Examples of suitable toys for kids from 2 years of age:

• stuffed toys, dolls and puppets,
• cars and building sets,
• kids’ kitchen sets and other occupation sets

Develop your child’s skills from the youngest age! Toys for little babies, hanging toys, wooden toys, teething toys, rattles, building blocks and folding board books – discover the best toys for newborns, infants and toddlers at notino.co.uk!