Baby Toys

The toys you choose for the 0-24 months age group are particularly important as they will inevitably shape the child’s development. At a time when their inquisitive brains are growing and they are just learning to walk and communicate, you want to make the best choices for them.

Here at Baby Toys we provide information and price comparisons on all major baby toy lines. Our experts also rate the toys against the criteria of stimulation, fun, practicality and price.

Sensory stimulation is a large part of what you should look for in a toy. This is because, from birth, babies are continuously and exponentially learning about the world around them. A good, well-designed toy can really help this development. For example, if a toy has bright colours, particularly reds, blues and yellows, or large contrasting patterns in black and white, your baby’s visual perception will be stimulated to a much greater extent. This is because their sense of sight only develops gradually over time. Basically, the more you can challenge their senses and spark their interest, the quicker and more successfully they will develop. This also applies to the senses of touch and sound. So any toy with a rattle or rustle or squeak built in is good, as is a toy that consists of different textures and materials.

Basic fun is another of the criteria that should be looked for. This is simply a toy that you think the child would enjoy, for example if it is in the shape of a bear or a dinosaur, or their favourite character from a book. This differs depending on you and the child, it is purely subjective but nonetheless something to think about.

Practicality is a factor that we particularly look at when rating a toy. This involves whether the toy is durable and machine washable with attachments to keep it and the child safe if left in, for example, a pushchair.

Finally price is always an important factor. Here at Baby Toys we aim to compare thousands of products so that you only get the best deals.