Whether you have an infant who's just starting to discover the world around them or an older baby who crawls everywhere and loves to play, finding the right toy for them is important in their development, and in their safety (you definitely don't want to bring home any potential choking hazards). Since you likely have all of your newborn essentials [1] already, it's time to think about the fun toys that will help them flourish. From walkers to STEM blocks, here are 37 great toys for babies.
Haba's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game
Haba's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game [2] ($25) is a fun take on the classic stacking rings. It's a combination puzzle and ring game, so tots can pile up the rings by colour or any other category they see fit.
Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-On
Your little one can scoot all over the place with this Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-On [3] ($30).
Personalized Stacking Blocks
These minimalist Personalized Stacking Blocks [4] ($60) are hand cut and painted using nontoxic, water-based materials, so you don't have to worry when baby starts chewing on them.
Baby Einstein Take-Along Tunes Musical Toy
The Baby Einstein Take-Along Tunes Musical Toy [5] ($9) was the most gifted toy of 2018.
VTech Click and Count Remote
This VTech Click and Count Remote [6] ($16) includes 45 singalong songs, melodies, sound effects, and phrases. Toddlers can pretend to channel surf through nine different channels, including weather and news. The interactive role-play is excellent for early education.
Activity Gym
This Activity Gym [7] ($76) is made of pine wood and uses water-based paint that has no volatile organic compounds.
The First Years Stack-Up Cups
These The First Years Stack-Up Cups [8] ($4) will keep your toddler busy for a shocking amount of time.
Click 'N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers
What better way to learn letters and numbers than in the bath?! These Click 'N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers [9] ($8) will grow with your child from learning their ABCs to when they start spelling and doing maths.
Monti Kids Level 1 Infant Montessori Program
The Monti Kids Level 1 Infant Montessori Program [10] ($297) is an adjustable wooden activity gym designed to hang Montessori mobiles and toys to help with your baby's development.
Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table
Summertime just got much more fun with this Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table [11] ($42).
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set [12] ($19). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development.
Petit Collage Doodle and Draw Elephant
The Petit Collage Doodle and Draw Elephant [13] ($35) inspires little ones to be creative.
Corn Popper
This ball-popping Corn Popper [14] ($7) has always been perfect for new walkers and continues to be popular among toddlers.
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo
The Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo [15] ($49) is up for a dance party whenever your toddler is!
Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box
This Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box [16] ($20, originally $27) will help with cognitive learning.
GoStock Friction-Powered Cars
These GoStock Friction-Powered Cars [17] ($18) are perfect for the backyard.
Janod Fox Ride-On Toy
One-year-olds who love to scoot will be all about this Janod Fox Ride-On Toy [18] ($72).
Janod Kubix 40-Piece Block Set
The Janod Kubix 40-Piece Block Set [19] ($30) comes with a carrying case, so the colorful blocks can go wherever your kiddo does.
Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport
A trip to the airport has truly never been so fun as with the Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport [20] ($89) from Fisher-Price. Your budding air traffic controller can take the plane up to the top of the pole, press on the cloud, and watch the plane spin around as it "flies."
Manhattan Toy Dr. Seuss One Fish Stacking Blocks
The best part about these Manhattan Toy Dr. Seuss One Fish Stacking Blocks [21] ($22), other than the fact that they introduce your child to Dr. Seuss? They stack into each other for easy cleanup.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench [22] ($15) is a sweet spin on a classic toy.
Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest
Home improvements will be a breeze if your toddler has this nine-piece Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest [23] ($21).
Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys
This Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys [24] ($6) makes bath time more fun.
O Ball Twist Round Toy
This O Ball Twist Round Toy [25] ($5) has so many fun elements.
Oball Shaker
There's nothing more guaranteed to be a winner in a 1-year-old's eyes than a rattle toy, like this Oball Shaker [26] ($4).
Pantone: Box of Colour
Introduce your baby to the world of Pantone with the six sweet board books in the Pantone: Box of Colour [27] ($13).
Plan Toys Oval Xylophone
Let them make music with the Plan Toys Oval Xylophone [28] ($22).
Plan Toys Owl Sorter
With the Plan Toys Owl Sorter [29] ($17), little ones can work on their fine motor skills while identifying shapes.
Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music
This colorful Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music [30] ($18) is an adorable addition to any toy box.
Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball
There's so much going on with this Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball [31] ($11), which means your toddler is going to love it (and be kept busy!).
Sassy Wonder Wheel Activity Centre
This Sassy Wonder Wheel Activity Centre [32] ($7) makes mealtimes fun!
Skip Hop Infant Hedgehog Accordion
Not only is this Skip Hop Infant Hedgehog Accordion [33] ($15) great for musical children, but it also has rubberized details that are intended to soothe teething kids.
Sprout Channel Cubby
For screen time that you can feel good about, Sprout's Channel Cubby [34] ($68, originally $80) offers toddlers over 40 episodes of the network's original programming (think Bob the Builder and Barney), plus games, colouring pages, craft ideas, and other activities. Measuring seven inches and protected by rubber bumpers, the device is perfectly designed for the high-tech tot.
VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier
Gift this VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier [35] ($16, originally $25) to children who love animals.
VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck
This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck [36] ($13) is intended to help children learn their numbers.
VTech Pull and Sing Puppy
This VTech Pull and Sing Puppy [37] ($10, originally $13) is adorable.
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Your toddler will grow quickly, but their toys can grow with them! This VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker [38] ($34) is perfect to help them get moving.