Make your toddler’s development child’s play with these fantastic toys
Travelling with a toddler? These items will make that long flight feel like the holiday
Travelling with a toddler for the first time is intimidating, to say the least. After all, they hardly sit still at home, how are they supposed to stay still on an 8+ hour plane ride? Well, with these handy products, you’ll have no problem keeping them calm, full, entertained, or asleep during the ride. Some are absolute necessities for your little one’s safety, like the Travel Harness, while others will make the journey a lot...
Genevieve Mellberg
Vee is a former American college student working in Australia this summer. Though they don’t have any kids of their own, they’ve enjoyed teaching at preschools and kids’ dance schools these past few years. You can usually find them making music, painting, or hanging around any nearby animals.
It won’t surprise you that toddlers are in an important stage of development in every way. Their motor skills, coordination, communication, and cognitive abilities are changing rapidly. As parents, we can actually encourage these to grow stronger with the right tools. Enter: toys!
Now, certain toys are better than others. Some target language, others motor abilities, others cooperation, and so on. Some toys build multiple skills, while others don’t significantly influence much at all. That’s why it’s super important to pick the right ones for your toddler.
We’ve hand-picked our favourite toys for toddlers which each target one or more important life skills they’re supposed to learn at this age. If your toddler hasn’t yet mastered balance, encourage them to learn using the Balance Bike! To build upon their problem-solving techniques, try out the Learn and Play Bath Toy. We’ve got so many toys your toddler will love so much, they won’t even realise they’re learning at the same time!
Flow Kids Learn and Play Bath Toy
$23.99
For kids learning about water, gravity, and building systems, this is the most perfect toy! It encourages creativity as there are tons of ways to put the structure together. It also helps with problem-solving abilities!
My First Engineering: Ferris Wheel Building Toy
$86.45
Love toys where the process is just as important as the playtime itself? Those who love tactile interactive toys will love this pick. It comes with a kid-friendly screwdriver and all the pieces to build it. Additionally, it teaches children how to follow instructions for a finished product.
Mibote Toddler Musical Instruments with Storage Backpack
$35.92
It can’t be overstated how important music is for toddler development. It helps with rhythm, communication, movement, vocabulary, and more. Try out this set with 33 instruments of all different types and a backpack for easy storage!
OutGoe Magnetic Tiles
$49.99
A huge part of cognitive development for toddlers is learning to build simple structures. It encourages creativity, problem-solving, motor skills, and more. One well-loved option is these magnetic tiles, which can be put together or taken apart in infinite ways.
TOY Life Bug Catcher Kit
$59.95
For many parents, especially here in Australia, encouraging their children to love nature is essential. There’s no better way to do it than helping toddlers get up close and personal with small animals. This kit encourages observation, respectful interaction with nature, gentle play, and a love for the great outdoors.
Feed the Woozle
$34.95
Simple games like Feed the Woozle are amazing for toddler development. They teach kids to follow rules, play cooperatively with others, and develop fine motor skills. Players must roll the dice then complete movements like “bunny hop” or “spin spin spin” before trying to get the ‘food’ into the Woozle’s mouth.
BabyJoy Balance Bike
$46.90
Toddlers are still learning about balance, so why not encourage this developmental milestone with a bike? This four-wheeled bike without pedals is the perfect first bike for your toddler.
Hautton Magic Water Doodle Mat
$29.99
Nothing spurs creativity like art, but it’s just so messy. Toddlers are still working on the concept of cleanliness, which is fine until paint gets all over your walls and carpet. Instead, try out this doodle mat. Kids use special markers to paint with water! Say goodbye to nasty spills and stains while keeping around that same creativity.
Lovevery The Play Kits
$130
For many parents, buying toys for their toddler is a lot of guesswork. You never know what they’ll love, what they’ll hate, and what they’ll barely glance at. The Play Kits help you with all that! They are curated toy boxes for your kid depending on their month of development. It’s a subscription service, so there’s no need to go out and buy more toys as they grow out of old ones.
Remoking Kids Kitchen Pretend Play Cooking Playset
$38.99
Cooking is a great life skill, and it’s often something kids are interested in as they see their parents do it all the time. Of course, it’s not safe to let toddlers experiment with real knives and stovetops, so instead try out this pretend kitchen playset. It’s got pots, pans, plastic knives, and cuttable food. This helps kids with imaginative play, education, and building motor skills.
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