Essential Baby Toys

Shape Sorters

Shape sorters come in every shape and size. From simple buckets with holes in to cars, houses, spinning tops and a whole host of other designs. With the exception of the simpler designs they play a variety of fun music.

They can teach babies hand -eye coronation, shapes, colours and numbers. The more sophisticated ones teach children to press buttons and spin things or pull things along.

Stacking Rings

This are great to teach children about colour and size. Some rattle, crinkle and squeak. They can have different textured surfaces.

Rattles

Babies love them. They teach babies about sound. They can teach babies about texture. They come in a variety of forms and styles.

Playmats / Baby Gyms

These are a brilliant first toy. Babies love the soft feel as they lay on them whilst older babies can sit up and play. Babies learn to reach for toys and kick them. Some rattle some squeak. There are many different textures. Many have mirrors. They also allow a parent a little time to read a newspaper.

Hammer Benches

A great toy for developing co-ordination