Choosing the first toys for your baby is a pretty major event, and if you’re struggling to come up with more than a couple of cuddly toys to add to your basket, we’ve got you covered. Toy Street offers an array of options that are perfect for stimulating your baby’s senses, encouraging cognitive growth, and providing comfort. Here’s a look at some of the best baby toys available on Toy Street, each designed to be perfect early learning toys!

1. ABC Wooden Block Truck

The ABC Wooden Block Truck might seem like a basic one to have at the top of this list, but it’s really a timeless classic. Combining all the fun of playtime with all the importance of early learning, the wooden blocks – adorned with colourful letters and numbers, encourages the early literacy and numeracy skills that your child needs!

The act of stacking and organizing the blocks also aids in the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The truck itself, designed to be pulled along by a string makes an excellent toy for babies who are just starting to move around. Durable and fun, what’s not to love?

2. My First Word Games: Peppa Pig

This set includes a variety of word games that focus on basic vocabulary, such as animal names, colours, and everyday objects. The interactive nature of the games encourages babies to repeat words and sounds, which is essential for language acquisition.

The bright and colourful self-correcting pieces are specifically designed so that only the correct letter will fit with the correct picture.

3. Hape Giraffe

Soft toys are often a baby’s first companion, and the Hape Giraffe is guaranteed to go a treat as a cuddly friend and a learning tool!

This plush giraffe is designed with babies in mind, featuring soft textures and bright colours that stimulate the senses. Its lightweight design makes it easy to hold, and the gentle rattle helps to soothe any tantrums down the line.

4. Tummy Time Peekaboo

Tummy time is a crucial part of your baby’s physical development, helping to strengthen the neck, shoulders, and upper body muscles, and the Tummy Time Peekaboo mat is an excellent tool to make this activity more engaging!

To set up for tummy time, flip open the simple stand-up easel box to display the art cards, or turn it around to the mirrored side for more fun and exploration. Collapsible stand includes 6 double sided high contrast art cards and a baby safe mirror.

This interactive playmat is designed to capture your baby’s attention with its vibrant colours, various textures, and built-in peekaboo flaps!

5. Hundred Acre Wood Winnie the Pooh Comfort Blanket

For many babies, a comfort blanket is going to stay with them throughout their childhood (you might even see them holding onto it well into the teens for sentimental reasons!) so why compromise on quality? The Hundred Acre Wood Winnie the Pooh Comfort Blanket is a superb, long lasting choice that brings the beloved character of Winnie the Pooh into your baby’s world.

This comfort blanket is designed with soft, plush materials that are gentle on your baby’s skin. It’s also hand washable and suitable from birth!

Final Thoughts:

So, hopefully we’ve given you a few ideas of what you can add to your basket to truly deck out your babies playtime! Selecting the right toys can be hard, but with the endless options on Toy Street, this might just be the easiest decision you make…