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Where To Buy Baby Toys

This is the part where I swoop in! In an attempt to make my days less dreary, I've taken a deep dive into online toy land and pulled together some of the best places you can find unique, engaging, and genuinely FUN toys online. No trip to the store needed! Read on to see some of my very favorite finds.

Why they're great: The Little Market site itself if full of gorgeous gifts and home goods, but their toy selection is one of my favorite go-to stops for baby shower gifts that won't be given by anyone else. Each high-quality toy is created by women artisans from around the world. You can even learn about how/where each toy is made in the product descriptions.

Why they're great: Melissa & Doug recently partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics with a goal to continue making toys that aid in early brain development. A quick scroll through their homepage will direct you to toys aimed at pretend play, problem solving, physical activity, language, arts and creativity, and developmental play.

Why they're great: Scrolling through this site truly feels like walking into a museum. Each piece is chosen to help shoppers find inspiration from classic artists and modern works, and the toys are no different! You can easily shop by age or subject and find products that'll interest adults just as much as kids...let's hope the kids in your life are good at sharing.

Why they're great: Like many toy sites, Learning Resources lets you search for toys by age, but they also recognize how many other qualities a toy can have. Because of that, you can search by grade and pull up toys based on standardized education and then narrow it down by looking up subjects like English, geography, math, and science.

Why they're great: Each of these gorgeous organic toys is handmade in the US and with over 3,000 followers on Etsy, this is a shop worth checking out! The toys range from rattles to cars to sewing blocks, and each one is unnecessarily stunning. The best part is how many of these can be personalized with a child's name, making gifts extra precious.

Why they're great: These sturdy toys can handle the wrestling, kicking, and jumping kids love. While being built to handle tough love, they also offer a variety of fun options for both inside and outside the home. They even have a virtual play blog that's tons of fun to read through!

Why they're great: Folkmanis donates puppets around the world to encourage imaginative play everywhere. They are distributed among refugees, orphans, and social workers. And the site is spiffy! You can search for each piece by hand, finger, or stage puppets and can even pick through a selection of award winners if you're looking for a sure success.

Why they're great: The owners of Norman & Jules use their shared eye for design to find beautiful, sustainable, and unique toys you couldn't snatch from a simple Google search. You can find a wide selection of role-playing toys, dress-up items, heirloom dolls, crafts, games, and puzzles with ease on this charming site.

Why they're great: This site makes it easy to find toys that include children of all abilities in fun and engaging games at playtime. You can search for toys by skill, need, and age to confidently navigate through all types of play. Inclusive toys are out there! And specifically, they're here.

Why they're great: Crate & Kids toys are all high quality and worth the splurge, but you can often find fantastic pieces at a fraction of the price in their sale section. And their kid selection doesn't stop at toys! You could outfit your entire nursery with toys, decor, and furniture from Crate & Kids and be better for it!

Items we love: A charming rabbit ride-on for $128 that you and your kiddo will love with every ~hare~ on your head and a toy makeup set for $30 your tiny esthetician will be bringing everywhere from now on.

Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys and how a few simple ideas for safe use can often prevent injuries. It's also important to look out for button batteries or lithium coin batteries, high-powered magnets or other small objects that children might be tempted to put in their mouths, noses or ears.

Look for stuffed toys that are well made. Make sure all the parts are on tight and seams and edges are secure. It should also be machine washable. Take off any loose ribbons or strings to avoid strangulation. Avoid toys that have small bean-like pellets or stuffing that can cause choking or suffocation if swallowed.

Avoid hobby kits and chemistry sets for any child younger than 12 years. They can cause fires or explosions and may contain dangerous chemicals. Make sure your older child knows how to safely handle these kinds of toys.

I have been looking for some good bath toys that won't mold but can still squirt and spray and these ones are amazing. My baby fell in love with them immediately and has so much fun with these. Such amazing quality and fast shipping!

With a bit of assistance, your one-year-old just got done ripping open her birthday presents. You bought her all the highly recommended, kid-approved, educational toys, yet, she seems more interested in the wrapping paper and the box.

At this age, your baby is starting to reach and pull for nearby toys. To help develop this skill, take an old tissue box and stuff some fabric or handkerchiefs of different colors and textures and let your baby pull them out.

Fill empty water bottles with macaroni noodles, beads, or coins to create a baby rattle. Rattles are fun and noisy, and they help your baby develop grasping and sensory skills. Make sure that the lid is sealed tight (or even super-glued) to avoid choking hazards.

Now that your little one is starting to run, climb, and explore, turn off the lights and hand them a flashlight to look for things around the house. You can either have them bring the things back to you or have her point them out. This not only helps them develop their motor skills and memory of where things are, but it can also be a help to kids who are afraid of the dark.

Using yarn, dried pasta noodles, big beads, or cut up toilet paper rolls, your toddler can practice their fine motor skills by looping the string through the cavities to make necklaces and toys. At this age your child can also start to make marks with crayons and washable markers, so he or she can decorate their creations too.

NOTE: Whatever toys you make with household items, be sure to supervise your child to prevent injury. Avoid using household objects that can be cut, may shatter, be swallowed, or stuffed up a tiny nostril. Stay safe and have fun!

We believe that the right toys can make a big difference in a child's early development. That's why we provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to help their children reach their full potential.

Estella is the baby of native New Yorker Jean Polsky & her Nigerian-born husband Chike Chukwulozie. The couple opened the business in 2002, two months before the birth of the first of their three children. Estella's mission was and continues to be offering beautiful unique baby & toddler gifts, toys, clothes and accessories.

Estella's popular giraffe baby gift set is perfect for baby showers. This collection is neutral & unisex so it's perfect for boys & girls. The rattle toys are one of our most popular items and all the clothes, hats and toys in the line complement one another.

Established in 2001, Estella has been the go to baby gift site for over 20 years. We have 1400+ five star customer reviews & have been featured in InStyle, US Weekly, cnn.com, Vogue, Today show & much more.

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