That precious bundle that you hold in your hands is like a sponge, soaking up all the new sights and sounds that they encounter. We stimulate this learning further by providing them with some of the best educational toys on the market.
This can be a confusing minefield to navigate but some things to keep in mind when making those purchases are:
Toys have to be suitable for both the age of the child and the stage of development. It’s no good buying a toy meant for a three year old but the intended recipient is only 6 weeks.
Cost of the toys:
Toys can vary in price hugely, depending on where they are being purchased from and the brand of the toy. If you are going to make a significant financial investment in a toy, ensure that it will continue to grow with the child and not be thrown on a shelf when the child becomes too old to play with it in a few weeks time.
♥ Here are the best educational toys for your baby ♥
My first soft book collection
From birth +
These soft books are perfect for newborns to Toddlers. These first books teach children different textures by feel, they also encourage first reading and comprehension. They come in a variety of vibrant colours that encourage children to engage with these toys.
These books have multiple themes all in one package, so no need for searching for lots of different ones. The themes are sea world, animal world, number, vegetable, fruit, vehicle, shapes, nature, visual training, expressions and colours.
Perfect for baby shower gift or first birthday.
Mozart Magic Music Cube
Age birth +
This exciting cube teaches our little budding musicians how sounds combine to create eight classical music masterpieces by the composer that it takes its name from.
It enables children with a touch of a button, to add or subtract different instruments from the five provided, french horn, piano,harp, violin and flute.
This toddler brain toy helps to open up new possibilities for those gifted toddlers.
TOYMYTOY Educational Plush Toy
From 0-12 months
Bright colours hanging characters, built in musical sound, built in bell and built in BB squeaker.
When hanging these in your child’s car seat, bouncer or crib they will encourage them to reach for them, practicing their gross motor skills and also their fine motor skills.
The sounds will help to get the baby’s attention and become more curious.
The bold patterns will help stimulate their vision and will also help him to focus, while the bright colours and patterns stimulate his visual development.
The spiral band can be easily attached to anything that has a handle like car seats, cribs, bouncers or stroller. It is easily transported and will keep your little one entertained while you go about your busy day.
Vtech Baby Play and Learn Activity Table
6 months- 3 years
A toy that is engaging for children from birth to toddlers. It introduces age appropriate curriculum in a fun way that children don’t realise they are learning.
Each different area provides the opportunity to learn and practice skills such as independent play, role play, fine and gross motor skills. It introduces number and colour recognition, fun songs and early phrases for children to learn. There are animals to learn and music notes.
With removable legs it offers children the opportunity to stand and play or for the younger ones to sit and enjoy this vibrant and educational toy.
This is a great example of a best buy educational toy as it has won the Practical Pre-School Silver Award in 2014.
TOP BRIGHT Activity Cube
From 12 months
A toy that is engaging for children from birth to toddlers. It introduces age appropriate curriculum in a fun way that children don’t realise they are learning.
Each different area provides the opportunity to learn and practice skills such as independent play, role play, fine and gross motor skills. It introduces number and colour recognition, fun songs and early phrases for children to learn. There are animals to learn and music notes.
With removable legs it offers children the opportunity to stand and play or for the younger ones to sit and enjoy this vibrant and educational toy.
This is a great example of a best buy educational toy as it has won the Practical Pre-School Silver Award in 2014.