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7 best toys for babies and toddlers

Check out our favourite toys for babies and toddlers, from newborn to age three, tested and picked by real families.

By Today's Parent
Updated Jun 05, 2024
Shopping for baby toys can be tough—how do you know what they want when they haven't got the words to tell you? These 25 toys have been tested (and approved) by real kids for maximum enjoyment. From battery-operated to classic wooden toys, we've got you covered this holiday.

1. Explore and more selfie phone

Explore and more selfie phone baby toy Image courtesy of SkipHop With a shiny mirror sticker, your babe can mimic the fun selfies you take together on their very own phone. This cute toy makes barking and meowing sounds and has three light-up face filters, including doggy ears and silly glasses. SkipHop, $13, snugglebugz.ca

2. Magical Tales Gymini

Magical Tales Gymini baby toy play set Image courtesy of Tiny Love This play mat works at various stages of a baby’s development, stimulating the senses on day one, then making a comfy spot for tummy time. Silky ribbons and crinkly flaps to grab and pull encourage fine motor skills. You grow, baby! Tiny Love, $100, westcoastkids.ca

3. Llama Soft Book

Llama soft book baby toy opened Image courtesy of Manhattan Toy company Llamas are having a moment. This soft, wordless book follows the squeaky fellow from page to page as he encounters different activities and textures. There’s something to crinkle, a baby-safe mirror to gaze into, Velcro to pull and loops to tug. Manhattan Toy, $20, amazon.ca

4. Cute Rider: Panda

Viking cute rider panda toy Image courtesy of Viking Hop on! Perfect for practising mobility and balance, this bear-y cute ride-on is constructed of durable recycled plastic. Parents will love that the wheels spin easily and silently(!), while kids will love the under-seat storage for stashing treasures. Viking, $80, toysense.ca

5. Sophie Touch Musical

Sophie touch musical giraffe plush baby toy Image courtesy of Sophie la girafe Everyone’s favourite French giraffe is back and reporting for double duty. Not only is she a soft, cuddly friend, but two special skin-contact sensors on her front hooves also play music to teach babies about cause and effect. Sophie la girafe, $50, toysrus.ca

6. Ocean A to Z Puzzle and Playset

Ocean puzzle play set Image courtesy of Begin Again Each part of this wooden deep-sea puzzle has a pretty water-based decal that coordinates with a letter, like “O” for “octopus.” Once they’re done with the puzzle, let them use the pieces as figurines to tell an underwater story, and then tuck them away in the wooden storage box. Begin Again, $50, thebay.com

7. Fantasy Bird

Colourful fantasy bird toy Image courtesy of Manhattan Toy The C-clip on this parrot pal makes it easy to fasten to your stroller. The colourful design will help stimulate their imagination, and details like a crinkly tail feather, mini mirror and teether can curb fussiness. Manhattan Toy, $19, charlotteetcharlie.ca
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This article was originally published on Nov 01, 2019

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