Toys That Develop Gross Motor Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Kitten Toy
The Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Kitten Pull Toy is a delightful companion for your little ones as they embark on their walking adventures! This engaging toy not only encourages early walking but also develops essential skills such as balance and coordination. With its delightful rolling rattle and swinging tail, children will be enchanted as they pull their playful kitten around the house. 1-3 years
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Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Kitten Toy features a charming rolling rattle and swinging tail, making each step a joyful adventure that supports early walking and imaginative play.
VROOM VROOM: Battat Wooden Racer Fun!
Battat Wooden Racer is the perfect ride-on toy for our little speedsters! Made from natural wood, this charming racecar encourages active play, helping our toddlers develop essential gross motor skills and coordination while they zoom around. With no assembly required, kids can hop on and roll anywhere they like, thanks to its 360-degree rotating wheels. 18+ months
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VROOM VROOM: Battat Wooden Racer offers 360-degree rotating wheels that let toddlers zoom around while developing essential movement skills and burning off energy in a playful way!
Bouncy Dino Fun for Growing Toddlers
Battat Inflatable Bouncer is the perfect companion for your little one's playtime adventures! With its soft and colorful design, this delightful dino encourages active play that not only brings joy but also helps develop essential gross motor skills and coordination. Inflating the bouncer is a breeze, taking only 5 to 10 minutes to set up, and its fun-sized ears make it easy for tiny hands to grasp while they hop and bounce around. 18 months +
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Bouncy Dino Fun for Growing Toddlers features fun-sized ears for easy gripping, ensuring that your little one is bouncing and giggling while developing essential coordination and gross motor skills.
Engaging Activity Jumper & Table
The Ingenuity Spring & Sprout 2-in-1 Baby Activity Center Jumper and Table is designed for curious minds from 6 months and up. This versatile toy encourages gross motor skills and spatial awareness through a fun jumping experience and interactive play, transforming to a structured activity table as your little one grows. With its nature-inspired activities and focus on developmental learning, it’s a wonderful choice for parents seeking enriching playtime that adapts to their child’s growth. 6-24+ months
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Engaging Activity Jumper & Table features nature-inspired activities that grow with your little one, making playtime both fun and a fantastic way to encourage their development.
Enchanting Fun with Pinwheel Bubble Wand
Sunny Days Entertainment Pinwheel Bubble Wand brings a swirl of excitement to outdoor play! We love how this toy encourages our little ones to get outside, fostering active play and imagination. Kids can explore the science of bubbles, observing how high they can launch them and marveling at how long they last before bursting! 3+ years
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Enchanting Fun with Pinwheel Bubble Wand encourages outdoor exploration with its swirl of bubbles, fostering joyful movement and curious minds while kids embark on their bubbly adventures!
Big Stuff Swing Set for Active Learning
Lifetime 91069 Big Stuff Swing Set is the perfect playset for fostering creativity, physical activity, and problem-solving skills in our little ones. With its clubhouse featuring a hard top roof and fun extras like a slide and climbing wall, kids can engage in imaginative play while developing their motor skills and teamwork abilities. The safe, sturdy construction ensures that we can watch them play with peace of mind, knowing they're in a secure environment. 3-10 years
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Big Stuff Swing Set features a clubhouse with a hard top roof, providing a safe and sturdy environment for our kids to unleash their creativity and build teamwork skills.
Barnyard Fun with GO Tots Disks
The Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Barnyard Tumble set is a fantastic way for our little ones to dive into imaginative play while learning. This engaging 5-piece set not only sparks joy with its colorful barn and adorable characters but also encourages fine and gross motor skills as kids roll, stack, and grasp the double-sided disks. As parents and educators, we love how this toy promotes exploration and understanding of cause and effect, all while providing a screen-free playtime experience that nurtures early development. 12 months to 2 years
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Barnyard Fun with GO Tots Disks includes colorful characters that inspire imaginative play and help little ones grasp developmental concepts while enjoying screen-free fun.
Spin and Play with GO Tots Bus
Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Roll & Ride Bus is an absolute delight for little ones! This charming toy encourages endless exploration as babies and toddlers interact with the colorful bus and its friendly GO Tots characters. Kids get to roll, stack, and grasp the double-sided disks, which not only sparks their imagination but also helps develop fine and gross motor skills. 12 months to 2 years
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Spin and Play with GO Tots Bus features colorful double-sided disks that captivate toddlers while encouraging hands-on learning and creative play—making every roll an adventure!
Spin and Stack with GO Tots Race Cars!
Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Race Cars is a delightful journey into the world of imaginative play! As parents and educators, we love how this engaging four-piece set fosters fine and gross motor skills through hands-on interaction. The charming double-sided GO Tots characters and colorful numbered cars encourage our little ones to explore cause-and-effect while having a blast on a flat surface. 12 months to 2 years
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Spin and Stack with GO Tots Race Cars! features colorful numbered cars that ignite little imaginations while boosting essential skills through fun, hands-on play.
Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart is an imaginative play essential for toddlers aged 1 and up! This delightful push toy not only entertains but also fosters essential developmental skills like shape recognition, counting, and problem-solving as little ones sort and fit chunky puzzle pieces into the cart. With its sturdy design and vibrant colors, it encourages fine and gross motor skills during pretend play, making each interaction a fun ‘a-ha’ moment filled with discovery. 1+ years
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Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart features vibrant colors and chunky puzzle pieces that turn grocery shopping into a delightful adventure while sneaking in valuable learning moments.
Miraculous Ladybug Bowling Fun!
The Miraculous Ladybug Bowling Set is a fantastic way for our little ones to engage in active play while embracing their favorite superheroes! This vibrant bowling set not only brings the excitement of bowling indoors or outdoors but also fosters essential skills like hand-eye coordination, balance, and teamwork. As parents, we can cherish the moments spent with our children, cheering them on as they master their throws and gain confidence. 3+ years
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Miraculous Ladybug Bowling Fun! features vibrant characters that transform every game into a thrilling adventure while building essential skills and confidence through active play.
Sweep and Learn with Count & Clean Dust Bunnies!
Learning Resources Count & Clean Dust Bunnies is an engaging way for toddlers to combine play with essential learning. This delightful set encourages little ones to develop their gross motor skills while they hop, dance, and tiptoe chasing colorful dust bunnies. Not only are they moving and having fun, but they’re also getting a head start on color recognition in a tactile way! 3+ years
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Sweep and Learn with Count & Clean Dust Bunnies! features engaging colorful dust bunnies that inspire active play while promoting essential early learning—who knew cleaning could be this fun?
My First Foam Pogo Jumper: Jump and Learn!
My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids offers a delightful way for our little ones to bounce their way into fun and fitness! With every jump producing a joyful squeak, this pogo stick isn’t just about laughter; it’s a fantastic tool for developing balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Designed for both indoor and outdoor play, it's crafted from durable foam, ensuring it withstands all those energetic leaps. 3+ years
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My First Foam Pogo Jumper: Jump and Learn! features squeaky fun that transforms every bounce into a playful workout, nurturing both physical fitness and joyful giggles.
My First Pogo Jumper – Bouncy Fun!
The Flybar My First Pogo Jumper is an exciting introduction to jumping for children aged 3 and up. With its durable foam and whimsical rainbow poop emoji design, this pogo stick promises hours of laughter, exercise, and skill-building. As kids boing and squeak their way around, they’ll naturally develop balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills—all while having a blast! 3+ years
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My First Pogo Jumper features a whimsical rainbow poop emoji design that adds lots of giggles to building coordination, making every bounce a burst of joyful exercise.
Bounce into Learning with Flybar Pogo Jumper
Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids is the perfect way to combine fun and education! As parents or educators, we know the value of active play in developing essential skills like balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. With each bouncy jump, our little ones not only have a blast but also strengthen their hand-eye coordination while releasing energy in a healthy way. 3+ years
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Bounce into Learning with Flybar Pogo Jumper features a delightful squeaky sound that adds joy to active play while helping kids build crucial skills and burn off energy.
Spider-Man Jump Rope: Fun & Fitness!
JA-RU Marvel Avengers Jump Rope for Kids is the perfect way to get our little ones active while igniting their imagination! As parents and educators, we understand the importance of physical activity not only for health but also for developing coordination, balance, and motor skills. With Spider-Man as their jumping buddy, kids will enjoy hours of outdoor fun while honing their focus and concentration. 3+ years
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Spider-Man Jump Rope features adjustable length, which means it can grow with your little superhero while encouraging daily exercise that feels like a fun game instead of a workout.
Happy Stacks: Colorful Learning Adventure
Bella Tunno Happy Stacks are not just your average baby stacking cups; they’re a vibrant invitation to fun and learning! As fellow parents, we know the importance of engaging our little ones through play, and these colorful nesting cups do exactly that. From fostering gross motor skills to enhancing counting, sorting, and color recognition, every play session transforms into an enriching experience. 0-3 years
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Happy Stacks: Colorful Learning Adventure are made from safe, non-toxic silicone and turn stacking into a delightful learning experience, making every session both educational and fun!
Chipmunk Plus Scooter: Fun Learning on Wheels
Retrospec Chipmunk Plus 3-Wheel Kids Scooter with LED Light-Up Wheels & Foldable Seat is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little adventurers! This scooter not only illuminates rides with its vibrant LED wheels, but it also promotes essential skills like balance and coordination through its unique lean-to-steer system. As parents, we love how the adjustable seat and T-bar grow with our children, ensuring they build confidence as they transition from sitting to scooting with ease. 3-5 years
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Chipmunk Plus Scooter features vibrant LED light-up wheels that not only dazzle but also encourage kids to build balance as they transition from sitting to scooting smoothly.
Engaging Adventures with OLAKIDS Truck
OLAKIDS Kids Ride on Truck is more than just a toy; it's a gateway to adventure and learning! Designed for the little explorers in our lives, this electric vehicle encourages imaginative play while helping children develop essential motor skills and independence. With two driving modes, kids can experience the thrill of being behind the wheel, all while parents maintain control. 3-7 years
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Engaging Adventures with OLAKIDS Truck features two driving modes that let kids feel the thrill of driving while parents maintain control—perfect for little adventurers on the move!
Backyard Blast: Ultimate Summer Waterslide Fun
Backyard Blast is the perfect addition to your summer fun, transforming any backyard into an exciting water park! Designed for adventurers of all ages, this massive 30' x 6' waterslide not only offers thrilling sliding experiences but also fosters teamwork and friendly competition among kids. As they race down the slide, they develop gross motor skills, coordination, and social interactions, all while enjoying the refreshing splash of water. 5-12 years
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Backyard Blast encourages friendly competition with its massive 30' x 6' waterslide, turning any ordinary summer day into an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter and learning.
H2OGO! Canopy Cove Mega Water Park Fun
H2OGO! Canopy Cove Mega Outdoor Water Park is an incredible way for our kids to stay active while learning essential skills! This inflatable paradise encourages physical activity through climbing, sliding, and water play—all crucial for developing motor skills and coordination. 5+ years
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H2OGO! Canopy Cove Mega Water Park features a climbing wall and water cannons, making it a splashy adventure where kids build essential skills while we relax under the shaded canopy.
Jump into Fun with Our Safety-Approved Trampoline!
8FT Trampoline with Enclosure Net Outdoor Jump Rectangle Trampoline is the perfect way for our children to learn movement skills while staying active! This trampoline not only offers a safe space to bounce, but it also encourages physical fitness, coordination, and social skills as they jump together. With ASTM safety certifications and protective features, we can feel confident our kids are having fun safely. 3+ years
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Jump into Fun with Our Safety-Approved Trampoline features an enclosure net for safe bouncing, making it a fantastic way for kids to have fun while developing movement skills together.
Backyard Hero Cornhole & Washer Toss Set
Backyard Hero 2-in-1 Cornhole Toss and Washer Toss Game brings a whole new level of outdoor fun to family gatherings and playdates! This versatile game not only entertains but also fosters essential skills such as hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and strategic thinking. We love how easy it is to set up and switch between games, making it a fantastic way to keep everyone engaged and active. 5+ years
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Backyard Hero Cornhole & Washer Toss Set features a 2-in-1 game that encourages friendly competition and cooperation, making every backyard gathering a lesson in teamwork and fun!
Raskullz Bone Block Black Helmet Fun
Raskullz Bone Block Black Child Helmet is designed to make safety look cool! With its unique 3D mohawk and digital gamer-style skull graphics, your child will not only feel confident but also eager to explore the great outdoors. This helmet supports their active lifestyle while teaching them the importance of safety and responsibility. 5-8 years
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Raskullz Bone Block Black Helmet features a unique 3D mohawk that makes safety look undeniably cool, encouraging kids to embrace their adventurous side while staying protected.