Toys That Develop Sensory Development
Our Top 5 Picks
Infantino Colorful Stackable Soft Blocks
The Infantino Squeeze and Stack Block Set is a delightful introduction to learning for little ones aged 6 months and up! These vibrant, textured soft blocks invite babies to explore numbers, animals, and shapes while enhancing their sensory development and fine motor skills. As parents, we appreciate that these BPA-free blocks are not only safe but also promote imaginative play and cognitive growth. 6 months+
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Infantino Colorful Stackable Soft Blocks are vibrant, textured toys that invite babies to explore shapes and numbers, making learning a delightful and engaging experience right from the start.
Winnie the Pooh Plush for Learning Fun
Disney Collectible 7. 2-inch Winnie the Pooh Beanbag Plush is more than just a cuddly toy; it's an engaging companion for our little ones! The soft, plush fabric invites tactile exploration, encouraging sensory development while the adorable character details spark imagination and storytelling. 2+ years
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Winnie the Pooh Plush for Learning Fun is a cuddly 7.2-inch companion that sparks storytelling adventures, making sharing and imaginative play a breeze for little ones.
Hungry Pelican Plush Toy Adventure
The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Hungry Pelican Soft Baby Educational Toy invites little ones into a delightful feeding adventure with plush sea creatures. This charming pelican not only encourages sensory engagement through squeaks, rattles, and crinkles, but also helps develop fine and gross motor skills as babies practice feeding the pelican again and again. Perfect for nurturing self-esteem and imaginative play, this cuddly companion is a thoughtful choice for parents seeking enriching, screen-free experiences for their infants and toddlers. 9 months to 2 years
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Hungry Pelican Plush Toy Adventure features adorable plush sea creatures that promote sensory engagement and the joy of imaginative feeding fun, making playtime as educational as it is delightful.
Explore Fun with Match and Build Blocks!
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Match and Build Soft Blocks Set is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little ones. These soft, lightweight blocks are designed to help infants and toddlers engage in matching activities that enhance their sensory and fine motor skills. As they pair numerals with quantities or match animal halves, our kids will naturally develop communication and cognitive skills through hands-on play. 9 months to 2 years
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Explore Fun with Match and Build Blocks! features soft, lightweight blocks that turn matching activities into delightful sensory experiences, fostering crucial skills without a single screen in sight.
Minnie Mouse Light N' Sound Ride-On Fun
Kiddieland Toys Limited Girls Disney Light N' Sound Minnie Mouse Ride-On is the ultimate adventure for your little ones! With enchanting music and vibrant lights, this ride-on toy encourages imaginative play and enhances sensory development. As they press the buttons for revving engine sounds and whimsical tunes, children refine their motor skills and learn about cause and effect. 2-4 years
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Minnie Mouse Light N' Sound Ride-On Fun features enchanting music and vibrant lights that transform playtime into an adventure, helping kids refine their motor skills while having a blast.
Cuddle Up with My First Teddy Bear
My First Teddy Bear is the ultimate snuggle buddy for your little one! Designed with ultra-soft plush materials, this bear not only provides comfort but also stimulates sensory development through its plush texture and satin accents. We love how this teddy can become a cherished companion, sparking imaginative play and emotional bonding as your child grows. 0-2 years
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Cuddle Up with My First Teddy Bear is made from ultra-soft plush materials, making it the perfect cozy companion that sparks imagination and provides a snuggly source of comfort.
Musical Adventures with Hedgehog Toy
Skip Hop Accordian Baby Toy, Explore & More, Hedgehog brings a playful, interactive experience to your little one's day! This delightful woodland friend is not just adorable; it encourages musical exploration while developing fine motor skills through its easy-to-grab handles and engaging design. As your baby pushes and pulls the soft rubber accordion body, they’ll discover a symphony of unique tunes that ignite their imagination. 6 months+
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Musical Adventures with Hedgehog Toy encourages babies to push and pull its accordion body, unlocking a world of delightful tunes while fostering their fine motor skills and creativity.
Puppy Playtime: Engage & Explore
The Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Baby Activity and Teething Toy is an exciting multi-sensory companion designed for babies. This engaging plush toy encourages exploration through its varied textures, sounds, and crinkle details, all of which promote sensory development and fine motor skills. With its detachable teether, parents can easily keep it close, making it the ideal on-the-go companion for nurturing curious little minds. 0-12 months
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Puppy Playtime: Engage & Explore features varied textures and crinkle details that nurture curious little minds while providing a cuddly companion for every adventure.
Explore Sports with Baby GUND Plush Set
Baby GUND My First Sports Bag Stuffed Plush Playset invites our little ones into the exciting world of sports through play! This charming set not only includes a soft duffel bag but also features four delightful sensory toys designed to stimulate curious minds and developing senses. As parents, we appreciate how the crinkling soccer ball, rattling football, squeaking basketball, and sound-emitting baseball can foster hand-eye coordination and encourage imaginative play. 1+ years
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Explore Sports with Baby GUND Plush Set includes four delightful sensory toys that help little ones safely dive into the world of sports while sparking their imaginations.
Stimulating Baby Foot Finder Set
The Lamaze Gardenbug Baby Foot Finder Socks & Wrist Rattle Set is a must-have for newborns eager to explore their world. These delightful accessories are designed with vibrant colors and playful patterns that captivate little ones' visual senses while promoting sensory development. As our babies discover crinkly sounds and soft textures, they engage their auditory and tactile skills, laying the groundwork for future learning and exploration. Newborn and up
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Stimulating Baby Foot Finder Set features vibrant colors and playful patterns that engage little ones’ senses, transforming every wiggle into a delightful discovery journey.
Paw-some Learning with Touch and Feel!
If I Were a Dog is an enchanting board book that invites our little ones to explore the world through the eyes of playful puppies. This delightful sensory experience engages babies and toddlers with vibrant illustrations and various textures, fostering fine motor skills and sensory development. With its durable design, this book stands up to enthusiastic handling, making it a perfect choice for parents and educators looking to spark curiosity and cognitive growth in young children. 0-3 years
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Paw-some Learning with Touch and Feel! features vibrant illustrations and textures, turning storytime into a tactile adventure that keeps little hands busy and minds curious.
Nuby Spin N' Teethe: The Teether Delight
Nuby Spin N' Teethe Teether is an incredible tool for our little explorers! Designed with engaging spinning parts and playful rings, it not only soothes those sore gums but also piques curiosity and promotes fine motor skills. The multiple teething surfaces cater to the needs of emerging teeth while the triangle shape makes it easy for tiny hands to grasp. 6 Months +
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Nuby Spin N' Teethe features engaging spinning parts that not only soothe sore gums but also spark curiosity and fine motor skill development during teething adventures.
Oball Easy Grasp Rattle & Roll Buggie
The Bright Starts Oball Easy Grasp Rattle & Roll Buggie is the perfect companion for your little one as they embark on their crawling adventures! Designed for infants aged 3 months and up, this innovative push car invites babies to explore their surroundings while developing crucial motor skills and coordination. Its soft, flexible design ensures it's easy for tiny hands to grasp, encouraging independent exploration, while the delightful rattling tires filled with colorful beads capture their imagination. 3+ months
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Oball Easy Grasp Rattle & Roll Buggie’s soft, flexible design makes it perfect for tiny hands, turning crawling into an exciting game of exploration and discovery!
Roll & Glow Monkey: Fun Learning Toy
The Bright Starts Roll & Glow Monkey Crawling Baby Toy is the perfect companion for your little one's adventure into movement! Designed for babies 6 months and up, this delightful monkey encourages crawling and tummy time, promoting physical activity while enhancing motor skills. As the wheels glow and the monkey rolls around, your baby will be captivated by the fun sounds and music, making each chase an exciting journey of discovery. 6 months and up
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Roll & Glow Monkey captivates with its glowing wheels and fun sounds, turning every crawl into an adventurous race that helps boost your baby's motor skills and exploration.
Musical Rainmaker for Sensory Play
The Hape Beaded Raindrops Mini Wooden Musical Shake & Rattle Rainmaker Toy offers soothing raindrop sounds that captivate and calm babies from the very first shake. This delightful toy stimulates sensory development through vibrant colors and gentle sounds, promoting fine motor skills as little ones engage their gripping actions. With its sturdy design and safe materials, it's a perfect choice for parents looking to encourage exploration and musical enjoyment right from the start. 0 months and up
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Musical Rainmaker for Sensory Play offers soothing raindrop sounds that engage little ones, turning sensory exploration into a calming musical experience right from the start.
Stephen Joseph Elephant Rattle Fun
Stephen Joseph, Baby Soft Plush Ring Rattle, Elephant is a delightful companion for our tiniest explorers! This extra-soft rattle not only entertains with its gentle sounds but also encourages tactile exploration with its luxurious velvet and playful tulle embellishments. Perfectly sized for little hands, it promotes fine motor skills and sensory development as babies grasp, shake, and cuddle this charming elephant. 0-12 months
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Stephen Joseph Elephant Rattle Fun features extra-soft plush materials that invite little hands to shake, grasp, and cuddle, making sensory play both safe and snuggly.
Engaging Sand and Water Exploration Table
edxeducation Sand and Water Table is a fantastic way to ignite your child's imagination and sensory development! This versatile sensory table encourages collaborative play, fostering valuable social skills as kiddos work together to create, experiment, and learn. With its sturdy design and clever lids that double as trays, it not only makes clean-up a breeze but also teaches organizational skills. 4-8 years
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Engaging Sand and Water Exploration Table features clever lids that double as trays, making clean-up a breeze while transforming messy play into an organized adventure!
No-Spill Bubble Fun for Little Learners
Fubbles Bubbles No-Spill Bubble Tumbler is the perfect introduction to the magical world of bubbles for your little ones! As fellow parents, we know how delightful it is to watch our kids explore and learn while having fun, and this no-spill design means all the bubble excitement without the usual mess. Each tumbler is easy to hold and encourages fine motor skills as children grasp and manipulate the wand—making this more than just playtime; it’s an opportunity for sensory development! 6 months - 5 years
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No-Spill Bubble Fun for Little Learners features a no-spill design that allows for bubble enjoyment without the usual wet mess, turning playtime into a sensory adventure.
Mickey Mouse Plane Ride-On Adventure
The Kiddieland Disney Mickey Mouse Plane Light & Sound Activity Ride-On is an engaging ride for our little ones that brings the magic of Disney to playtime! With delightful tunes like the Mickey Mouse March and fun light-up propellers, this toy promotes auditory and sensory development while encouraging imagination and movement. As they shift gears and enjoy realistic landing sounds, children can enhance their motor skills and coordination, making every flight an exhilarating learning experience. 2-5 years
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Mickey Mouse Plane Ride-On Adventure features delightful tunes and light-up propellers, turning every play session into an interactive journey that ignites creativity and builds coordination.
Engaging Froggy Rattle for Babies
Bright Starts Oball Musical Toy, Jingle & Shake Pal is the perfect companion for your little one's early adventures. With its signature Oball material, this rattle is designed for tiny hands to easily grasp and explore. The delightful chiming ball inside will not only entertain babies but also promote sensory development and fine motor skills as they shake and jingle. Newborn+
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Engaging Froggy Rattle for Babies features a delightful chiming ball inside, ensuring every shake and jingle captivates your little one's curious mind while promoting essential early skills.
Giddy Bugs: Illuminate Learning Adventures!
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Giddy Buggy Flashlight is more than just a delightful toy; it’s an adventure waiting to happen! This charming bug-shaped flashlight invites preschoolers aged 3 to 6 to explore the world around them, fostering creativity and imaginative play. With its easy-grip handle and stable design, little hands can confidently navigate through outdoor explorations or cozy indoor reading sessions. 3-6 years
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Giddy Bugs: Illuminate Learning Adventures! features an easy-grip design that empowers little explorers to light up their adventures, sparking curiosity and creativity wherever they roam.
Hape's Fun Double Sand & Water Wheel
The Hape Double Sand & Water Wheel Kid's Beach Toy is an engaging way for our little ones to explore the wonders of water and sand play. This charming toy supports sensory development and encourages curiosity, fine motor skills, and cooperative play as children experiment with pouring, scooping, and watching the sand and water flow through the wheel. Made from safe, non-toxic materials, it’s a worry-free option for adventurous play, perfect for beach days or backyard fun. 18+ months
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Hape's Fun Double Sand & Water Wheel includes a charming design that captivates little ones as they pour and scoop, transforming every beach day into a sensory wonderland.
Cuddle Up with Learning Fun
The Aurora® Adorable Mini Flopsie™ Black Tipped Shark™ Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for little explorers aged 3 and up. This delightful plush not only provides a soft and cuddly friend for imaginative play but also encourages sensory development through its cloud-like softness and stable design. As children engage in play with their shark buddy, they enhance their social skills and creativity, making it a wonderful addition to any learning environment. 3+ years
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Cuddle Up with Learning Fun features a soft, cloud-like design that makes it the ultimate cuddle buddy for sparking creativity and developing social skills during playtime adventures.
BRIO World Central Fire Station Fun
BRIO World Central Fire Station is a thrilling interactive toy set that sparks creativity and imagination in our little firefighters! Packed with a fire station, fire truck, and engaging accessories, this 12-piece set is perfect for nurturing problem-solving and motor skills as kids role-play rescue scenarios. The light and sound features add an exciting sensory element that can captivate and stimulate our children's senses. 3+ years
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BRIO World Central Fire Station includes engaging light and sound features that spark imaginative rescue scenarios, making playtime a thrilling learning adventure for our little heroes.