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Did you know that about 90% of your child's brain growth occurs by age 5? Pretty crazy… but also a good reminder why offering your child engaging, age-appropriate toys is so essential. With that in mind, we’re sharing exactly what to look for in a toy, based on your child’s age and stage — don't forget to keep scrolling! (Psst: this is the perfect email to forward to family members for gift ideas!)
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6 MONTHS
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At 6 months old, your baby is just a few months (or maybe weeks!) away from crawling, and they are eager to explore the world around them through their senses. Oftentimes, this exploration looks like reaching for a toy, shaking it, banging it on the ground, or, of course, putting it straight into their mouth.
Look for toys that:
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Rattle, crinkle, pop, or make noise
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Have different textures to engage baby’s sense of touch
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Rattle, crinkle, pop, or make noise
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Have different textures to engage baby’s sense of touch
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pipSquigz
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Tobble Tones
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Sensory Rollers
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12 MONTHS
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While your one-year-old may still be putting nearly everything in their mouth, the way they play with toys has come a looong way in just a few short months. Your child is really working on their fine motor skills, and you’ll even notice problem-solving skills beginning to emerge, as they figure out how to connect or stack things.
Look for toys that:
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InnyBin
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Klickity
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Whirly Squigz
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18 MONTHS
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Your child is likely ON. THE. MOVE. In addition to getting into everything, they are also working on their hand-eye coordination, starting to learn how to match and sort things by color, and can likely follow one-step directions like “put the block in the box.”
Look for toys that:
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Fulfill their need for movement
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Speak to their budding interests (cars, farm animals, etc.)
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Fulfill their need for movement
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Speak to their budding interests (cars, farm animals, etc.)
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SpinAgain
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Bilibo
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SpillAgain
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2 YEARS OLD
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At 2, your little one’s imagination is beginning to grow. They’ll love to play pretend using real-world themes, like giving their baby doll a bath or going to the grocery store. They are also working towards more advanced gross motor skills, like running, balancing, jumping, and climbing. It’s also a great time to start introducing letters.
Look for toys that:
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Personalized Name Puzzle
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My Town Block Set
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My Fixer Upper Tool Bus
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3 YEARS OLD
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Once your toddler is preschool age, they likely know some colors, shapes, letters, and even a few numbers. They understand concepts like same vs. different and bigger vs. smaller – plus their imagination has really taken off.
Look for toys that:
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Squigz
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Ladybugs Memory Game
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Pretendables School Set
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We get it – choosing appropriate toys for babies and toddlers can be confusing. That’s why we LOVE Fat Brain Toys: their toys not only make it fun to play with your child, but they are actually rooted in child development. Best of all, their website makes it SUPER easy for parents (or any gift giver!) to search by age, category, or even developmental skill, so you can shop for the perfect toy for your child. And right now, when you use the code TINY10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your ENTIRE Fat Brain Toys purchase*.
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*Valid from June 27, 2024 through August 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST. May not be combined with other offers. Excludes Gift Cards and Lego® products. Limit one per purchase.
This content is sponsored in partnership with Fat Brain Toys. We only recommend brands and products we genuinely love.
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