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Quality toys for your kids!
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items Recommended by a kindergarten teacher and a mom! Playing is essential for development, and quality toys do make a difference.
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0-12 months
1-3 years
3-6 years
7-10 years
0-12 months
This kind of toys are PERFECT for babies! I wouldn't say for 12 months, but until 8 months for sure!
The Looker Play Kit
Simple yet everything you need in a play gym
The Play Gym
So many possibilities with this set!
Baby Movement Mini Kit
Make bath time fun as soon as baby can start sitting
The Bath Set
This kind of toy can work for months! Soft and squishy to touch, has a hard silicone part that's great for teething, and it's a pull-apart toy which your baby is going to love!
Soft Taco Fill & Spill
A great toy to bring with you wherever you go! The rattle, the teethers, the colors, sensory… And you have a hook to hang it wherever. My baby LOVED these kind of toys
PB&J Take-Along Toy
We love anything Ms Rachel, honestly. These kind of blocks are also a toy that can be used for a long time and I tend to choose that kind of toys for my girl. They are big enough, colorful, easily visible numbers and prints. Babies can just hold them...
Ms. Rachel™ Sort & Count Nesting Blocks
There are a few variations of this toy, and I like the one shaped like a cone better. I would not necessarily put it down as a quality toy because it's made entirely out of plastic, but there is a few things your baby can learn from playing with it a...
MiniSpinny - Best Baby Toys & Gifts for Babies
1-3 years
We love anything Ms Rachel, honestly. These kind of blocks are also a toy that can be used for a long time and I tend to choose that kind of toys for my girl. They are big enough, colorful, easily visible numbers and prints. Babies can just hold them...
Ms. Rachel™ Sort & Count Nesting Blocks
I don't think this is a must-have toy but it can be a great tool to help kids say what they think! Especially kids who are learning two languages at once and could use a visual aid for learning words.
Ms. Rachel™ First Words Sensory Cards
I have to be honest and say i am not a fan of the color choices here. But if you can overlook that, this is a great educational toy! Alphabet letters, sounds of those letters and a little picture of something that starts with the chosen letter. I wou...
Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle - 26 Pieces
Keep an eye for those litthe pieces, but other then that this bundle has great toys for this age range!
The Babbler Play Kit
Never too early to start exposing babies to musical instruments! I love this one, it has no sharp corners, the piano keys are big enough, bright colors on a neutral background. Love it!
Rock 'n Roller Piano - Best Baby Toys & Gifts for Babies
Books about feelings are always a YES in my home! This one is great for small kids as it has very firm and hard pages so it's not easy to rip out. It doesn't have a lot going on on the pages so kids can follow easily
It's Not Fair! - Best Baby Toys & Gifts for Ages 2 to 3
Magnetic tiles are a hit for 2 year olds as well as older kids so it's a must have open-ended toy if you ask me.
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 32 pc Set - Best for Ages 4 to 8
3-6 years
Whether it is age appropriate will depend on your child. Since it has little felt pieces and you need to have fine motor skills developed to play with it, I put it in this category. But if you assess that your child can safely play with this you can ... develops fine motor skills
Ms. Rachel™ What to Wear Felt Activity Board
This is an awesome set! The blocks have SOOO MANY possibilites for learning and playing!
Ms. Rachel™ Learning Toys Gift Bundle
This is a great bundle for your preschooler! It has simple enough but still challenging toys. It promotes critical and logical thinking
The Free Spirit Play Kit
Play clay is always a hit! Did you know that kneading the clay and creating with it is a great pre-writing skill?
Hey Clay Easter Studio - Best Arts & Crafts for Ages 3 to 11
7-10 years
Elementary school kids are still kids! They don't need a PS5 or an e-scooter as much as they need to put their brain to work. DIY sets like this one is something I would get my own kid and turn it into a family activity!
SolarBots: 8-in-1 Robot Kit - Best Maker & DIY Kits for Ages ...
This is something that the entire family will enjoy! Which is great because sometimes all your kid needs is a present parent. This can be your after school time together
Electronic Arcade Pro Pinball - Best Games for Ages 6 to 10
Creativity sets are sometimes a pain when you get them as presents because of all the small pieces, but I see them as an opportunity to express yourself!
Chic Boutique Sunnies - Best Arts & Crafts for Ages 6 to 10
Magnetic tiles are a hit for 2 year olds as well as older kids so it's a must have open-ended toy if you ask me.
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 32 pc Set - Best for Ages 4 to 8
it's a gamechanger for every kid when they first see how food is grown. This is such a great way to grow your own veggies and see the difference as time goes!
Grow & See Vegetable Garden - Best for Ages 6 to 11
imagine creating your own birthday cards or letters on a paper you actually made yourself?! Also it's such a good way to promote awareness of what kind of effort goes into making something
National Geographic Paper Making Craft Kit