Educational Toys for Birth to 12 Months
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Choosing top toys for 0 to 12 month olds can be a daunting task, because apart from knowing what the baby likes, you also need to think of safety concerns. There are certain baby toys that cannot be given to babies younger than three-month old; other baby toys should not be used by children who are still putting things in their mouths; while there are some baby toys that will only be effective if the child is over six-month old. Anyway, here is a list of top baby toys for 0 to 12 month olds (with the youngest ones between 0 and 3 months): 1.
Smart Learning Walker for Infants
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The Fisher-Price Baby Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Learn with Sis Walker is a delightful companion for our little explorers aged 6-36 months. With two interactive play modes, this charming walker grows with our babies, ensuring they engage and learn whether sitting or standing. Packed with 75+ songs, sounds, and phrases, it introduces essential concepts like the alphabet, shapes, and even Spanish words—making learning a fun adventure! 6-36 months
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Smart Learning Walker for Infants features 75+ songs, sounds, and phrases, turning those first wobbly steps into a delightful dance of learning and exploration.
High Contrast Art Mirror for Babies
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The Baby Einstein Flip For Art High Contrast Floor Activity Mirror is a delightful companion for tummy time, designed to engage and captivate newborns and toddlers alike. With its eye-catching high contrast patterns, this mirror helps enhance your little one’s developing vision while supporting cognitive growth through interactive play with fun flashcards. And let’s not forget the durable, baby-safe mirror that nurtures curiosity and self-discovery! Newborn+
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High Contrast Art Mirror for Babies features eye-catching high contrast patterns that not only enhance vision but also turn tummy time into a fun learning adventure your baby will love.
VTech Toddler Tech Teaching Laptop
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The VTech Toddler Tech Laptop is an engaging way to introduce our little ones to the world of technology and learning! With five interactive app buttons, children will explore numbers and first words while having fun with themes like weather and music. As parents and educators, we love how this toy promotes fine motor skills and cause-and-effect understanding through its delightful features, like a spinning disc and a sliding arrow to choose animals. 12-36 months
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VTech Toddler Tech Teaching Laptop features five interactive app buttons that spark curiosity and make learning about numbers and words feel like a fun adventure!
Cuddly Learning with La Baby Doll
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The JC Toys La Baby 16-inch Blue Washable Soft Body Boy Baby Doll is perfect for children aged 12 months and older. This adorable doll encourages nurturing play, helping little ones develop empathy and social skills while they engage in imaginative role-play. With a removable outfit and accessories, children can enjoy hands-on experiences that spark creativity and responsibility, making it an excellent choice for parents and educators alike. 12+ months
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Cuddly Learning with La Baby Doll features a washable soft body, making it perfect for little hands while teaching nurturing through imaginative role-play and responsibility.
LeapFrog 100 Things That Go
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LeapFrog 100 Things That Go is an interactive and educational adventure for kids aged 18 months and older! This delightful toy introduces your little ones to the exciting world of transportation with over 100 words, engaging them in both English and Spanish. With its touch-sensitive pages and three play modes that explore vocabulary, sounds, and fun facts, this book not only sharpens language skills but also fuels imagination. 18+ months
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LeapFrog 100 Things That Go features touch-sensitive pages that introduce over 100 words in English and Spanish, making learning a bilingual adventure that’s fun and engaging!
Creative Building Fun with Baby Einstein
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The Baby Einstein Curious Creator Kit Wooden Blocks Discovery 40 Piece Toy Set is a delightful gateway to adventure for little minds starting at just 12 months. With its vibrant colors and varied block types, this set encourages our little ones to explore shapes, cause and effect, and essential motor skills through play. The wind-up blocks and roller car will spark curiosity and inspire imaginative scenarios that keep those tiny hands engaged for hours. 12+ months
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Creative Building Fun with Baby Einstein features 40 colorful wooden blocks that transform playtime into a confidence-boosting adventure where tiny architects can explore, create, and learn.
Together in Tune Wireless Drums
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The Baby Einstein Together in Tune Drums is a fantastic way to introduce music and rhythm to our little ones as young as 12 months. This musical toddler toy not only delights with its magical touch technology, allowing babies to make captivating sounds with the gentlest tap, but it also encourages co-play and collaboration. By jamming together, siblings and friends can strengthen their social skills while exploring different musical modes—from creating new beats to layering riffs, all while building a foundation in early musical education. 12 months+
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Together in Tune Wireless Drums features magical touch technology that invites gentle taps to create captivating sounds, making music exploration a joyful bonding experience for little ones.
Musical Learning Workbench for Toddlers
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The VEVOR Baby Tool Set is an exciting 9-in-1 musical learning workbench designed for toddlers aged 12-18 months. This delightful tool set combines fun sound and light effects with hands-on construction play, making it a captivating way to nurture early learning. As little ones twist, turn, and hammer, they not only develop fine motor skills but also enhance their hand-eye coordination while discovering colors and shapes. 12-18 months
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Musical Learning Workbench for Toddlers combines fun sound and light effects with hands-on construction play, turning playtime into a symphony of early learning and creativity.