Toys That Develop Sensory Development
Our Top 5 Picks
Retro Rocket Ride On Toy for Toddlers
The Radio Flyer Retro Rocket is out of this world fun for toddlers ages 1-3! As fellow parents, we know how crucial imaginative play is for our little ones, and this vibrant toy certainly fuels that creativity. With its delightful lights and engaging astronaut sounds, children can embark on exciting adventures while enhancing their motor skills and sensory development. 1-3 years
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Retro Rocket Ride On Toy for Toddlers features delightful lights and engaging astronaut sounds that spark creativity while enhancing motor skills on every little adventure.
Rudolph Musical Plush for Babies
The KIDS PREFERRED Santa Claus Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Musical Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for your little one, making it an adorable way to celebrate Baby's First Christmas! This enchanting 8-inch plush buddy not only introduces your baby to music through the beloved holiday tune but also engages their senses with soft textures and crinkly ears. As they cuddle with Rudolph, they develop their auditory and tactile skills, all while enjoying interactive play. 0-12 months
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Rudolph Musical Plush for Babies features soft textures and crinkly ears, making interactive play a delightful way to introduce music and foster sensory exploration this holiday season.
Neptune's Ocean Discovery Jumper
The Baby Einstein Neptune's Ocean Discovery Activity Jumper is a delightful exploration hub for babies aged 6 months and up. With an engaging medley of lights, music, and ocean sounds, this jumper captivates little ones while promoting sensory development. Featuring 15+ activities and three interactive modes, it doubles as a music and learning tool that introduces colors and numbers in three languages! 6 months - 1 year
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Neptune's Ocean Discovery Jumper features 15+ activities that promote sensory development while introducing colors and numbers in three languages—talk about a multi-tasking adventure for curious minds!
Unlock Learning with Large Knob Toys
Large Knob Toys Wooden Puzzle is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the world of colors and shapes! As parents and educators, we know that engaging activities can foster fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory development. Watching our children piece together this vibrant puzzle not only brings joy but also nurtures their logic and reasoning abilities. 2-4 years
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Unlock Learning with Large Knob Toys features oversized knobs perfectly sized for tiny hands, making learning about colors and shapes a joy-filled adventure for little ones.
Magical Sensory Play Castle
The Baby GUND Play Soft Collection, Princess Castle 5-Piece Plush Playset is an enchanting way to spark your little one's imagination while promoting sensory development. Each soft toy, from the crinkly princess to the magical squeaking wand, offers unique sounds and textures that enhance tactile exploration, auditory skills, and imaginative storytelling. This thoughtfully designed playset not only engages babies from birth onwards but also encourages bonding moments between parents and children during playtime. 0+ years
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Magical Sensory Play Castle includes five soft plush pieces that turn playtime into a sensory adventure, perfect for sparking imagination and fostering parent-child connections.
Minnie Mouse PeekABoo Baby Activity Center
The Bright Starts Disney Baby MINNIE MOUSE PeekABoo Baby Activity Center is a delightful way to engage your little one during their early exploration months! With 10 captivating toys and activities—including a magical electronic toy station with those iconic Minnie ears—this jumper is designed to stimulate sensory development, fine motor skills, and creativity. As your baby jumps, they will activate lights and sounds, which not only sparks their imagination but also introduces them to fundamental concepts like cause and effect. 6-12 months
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Minnie Mouse PeekABoo Baby Activity Center features 10 captivating toys that turn every jump into an exciting sensory adventure, making learning feel like playtime magic!
Afrique Elephant Baby Mat Adventure
Mary Meyer Bestever Baby Mat, Afrique Elephant, is the perfect starting point for your little one's exploration and playtime! With its fluffy fabric and cuddly design, this mat encourages tummy time, helping babies develop essential motor skills and muscle strength in a cozy environment. Plus, the vibrant Afrique Elephant design stimulates visual senses and invites imaginative play. 0-12 months
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Afrique Elephant Baby Mat Adventure features fluffy fabric that wraps little explorers in comfy coziness, making tummy time a fun and engaging part of their daily routine.
Creative Confetti Crayons for Kids
Kid Made Modern Coloring Book Confetti Coloring Crayons are perfect for little hands exploring the world of creativity. These unique double-pointed crayons not only help children refine their fine motor skills but also encourage artistic expression by allowing them to fill in large areas or tackle intricate details. With their vibrant blend of tonal colors, these non-toxic crayons make arts and crafts projects not just fun but also an engaging way for kids to enhance their cognitive and sensory development. 3+ years
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Creative Confetti Crayons for Kids feature double-pointed ends, making it easy for little hands to color large areas or tackle intricate details while having a blast.
Sassy Boppin’ Birdie: Learn & Play
Sassy Boppin’ Birdie is a delightful developmental plush toy designed for little explorers from birth and beyond. With its bright colors and bold patterns, it not only captivates your baby's attention but also supports their developing vision. Featuring a gentle chime, this charming toy engages your little one in understanding cause and effect while the colorful knottiest invites tactile exploration, enhancing their sensory skills. Newborn and up
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Sassy Boppin’ Birdie features a gentle chime that sparks curiosity while encouraging little ones to explore their senses, making every moment a delightful learning experience.
CoolSand Dino Discovery Fun
The CoolSand Dino Discovery 3D Sandbox for Kids invites creative exploration through imaginative play. This unique sandbox experience promotes fine motor skills, sensory development, and cognitive growth as little ones stretch, mold, and shape their very own dino-themed worlds. Perfect for sparking curiosity and collaborative play, it’s a great addition to any educational setting or home, keeping mess at bay while encouraging hands-on learning. 3+ years
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CoolSand Dino Discovery Fun offers a unique 3D sandbox experience that transforms playtime into a tactile adventure, where mess is minimal and imaginations run wild.
Gentle Giant Cheetah Plush Adventure
The Wild Republic Jumbo Cheetah Plush is not just a cuddly companion; it’s a gateway to learning about nature and wildlife! This 30-inch plush animal sparks imaginative play and curiosity about exotic animals, fostering empathy and responsibility in kids while enhancing their social skills through group play. With its soft, huggable form, this delightful cheetah promotes sensory development and provides comfort in cozy storytelling sessions or restful naps. 2-12 years
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Gentle Giant Cheetah Plush Adventure is a 30-inch soft and huggable companion that enriches playtime with lessons about wildlife and fosters connection and comfort in every hug.
Engaging 7-Inch Backhoe Loader Adventure!
The Driven by Battat 7-Inch Backhoe Loader Toy is a fantastic gateway to imaginative play for our little builders! With realistic lights and sounds, kids can dig, dump, and build while honing their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The movable parts, like the rear digging arm and front shovel, invite hands-on exploration and creativity, encouraging role-play that keeps them engaged off screens. 3+ years
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Engaging 7-Inch Backhoe Loader Adventure! features realistic lights and sounds that transform playtime into an exciting construction zone, fostering creativity and collaboration among little builders.
SwimSchool Baby Splash Adventure Mat
SwimSchool Baby Splash Play Mat with Adjustable Canopy is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little ones. This inflatable play pool not only keeps babies comfortable with its sturdy backrest but also stimulates their senses with whimsical sea creature designs and interactive water toy rings. As parents, we love that it encourages dexterity as our infants grasp and stack the colorful rings, laying the foundation for essential motor skills. 0-2 years
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SwimSchool Baby Splash Adventure Mat features whimsical sea creature designs and interactive water toy rings, making splash time both a sensory delight and a motor skills workout for our tiniest explorers.
Alphabet Adventure Soft Baby Blocks
The B. toys Elemenosqueeze Baby Blocks turn playtime into an exciting learning adventure! These soft, sturdy blocks not only introduce little ones to the alphabet and animal friends from A to Z, but they also help build essential motor skills through tactile play. 6+ months
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Alphabet Adventure Soft Baby Blocks are soft, sturdy blocks that introduce little ones to the ABCs while making playtime a delightful sensory experience full of exploration.
Winkel Elephant Rattle for Tiny Hands
Manhattan Toy Winkel Elephant Rattle & Sensory Teether is the perfect companion for your little one’s exploration. As parents and educators, we know how crucial early sensory development is, and this delightful teething toy features soft, BPA-free tubes that are gentle on baby gums, while encouraging grasping and manipulation skills. The soothing rattling sound of the elephant face captivates tiny ears, promoting auditory awareness and engagement. Newborn and up
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Winkel Elephant Rattle for Tiny Hands features soft, BPA-free tubes that are gentle on gums while encouraging little ones to explore their world with delightful sounds.
Baby Follow-Me Bee Crawl Toy
The Skip Hop Baby Follow-Me Bee Tummy Time Crawl Toy is a delightful companion for infants 5 months and older, designed with growth and exploration in mind. This engaging toy promotes motor skills and sensory development as little ones transition through three exciting stages. We love how it captures their attention with colorful lights, sounds, and music, fostering an early love for movement. 5 months+
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Baby Follow-Me Bee Crawl Toy features colorful lights and sounds that engage infants, making tummy time an exciting adventure while they discover the joys of movement.
Engaging Timy First Bead Maze Toy
Timy First Bead Maze is a delightful adventure for our little ones! Packed with colorful sea creatures and vibrant beads, this toy isn’t just fun—it's a fantastic tool for enhancing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory development. As we guide our toddlers through the maze, we're not only encouraging play but also helping them recognize shapes and colors. 2-4 years
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Engaging Timy First Bead Maze Toy is filled with colorful sea creatures and vibrant beads, making each learning moment a delightful underwater adventure for tiny hands and curious minds!
Activa Decorative Colored Sand for Creativity
Activa Decorative Colored Sand is the perfect addition to your child’s sensory exploration! This delightful light blue sand transforms any sensory bin or craft project into a vibrant adventure, promoting creativity, fine motor skills, and sensory development. Made from actual sand for a silky-smooth feel, it encourages tactile play that is both soothing and engaging. 3+ years
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Activa Decorative Colored Sand for Creativity is made from actual sand for a silky-smooth feel that invites endless tactile adventures and imaginative play—all while supporting local craft!
Vibrant ACTIVA Light Green Sand Fun
ACTIVA Light Green Scenic Colored Sand is perfect for sparking creativity in children while enriching their sensory experiences. This vibrant, fine grain sand is not only visually appealing but also incredibly soft and easy to handle, making it a fantastic addition to sensory bins or outdoor play. As parents and educators, we love how it encourages imaginative play, fine motor skills, and tactile exploration in young learners. 3+ years
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Vibrant ACTIVA Light Green Sand is incredibly soft and easy to handle, making creative sensory play a breeze for little fingers and big imaginations.
ACTIVA Decorative Colored Sand Fun!
ACTIVA Decorative Colored Sand is a versatile and exciting addition to any learning environment! This fine-grain, cocoa brown sand not only enhances sensory play for our little ones, but it also sparks creativity in countless craft projects. It's perfect for sensory bins, tables, or even outdoor sandbox adventures—encouraging tactile exploration and imaginative play. 3+ years
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ACTIVA Decorative Colored Sand Fun! is made from real, locally sourced sand, making every sensory play moment not only safe but also a vibrant adventure that unleashes creativity.
Discover Joy with Piglet Stuffed Animal
KIDS PREFERRED Baby Classic Winnie the Pooh and Friends Stuffed Animal, Piglet, 9 inch is the perfect blend of comfort and nostalgia! This delightful plush not only serves as a beloved cuddle companion for little ones but also fosters social-emotional learning by offering a source of comfort during new experiences. As we snuggle with Piglet, our children reap the benefits of imaginative play, engaging storytelling, and sensory development through its soft texture. 0-5 years
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Discover Joy with Piglet Stuffed Animal is a delightful 9-inch plush that provides cuddly comfort for little ones navigating new experiences, making transitions smoother and snuggles sweeter.
Magical Unicorn Water Play Adventure
The Intex 57441NP Mystic Unicorn Spray Pool is a whimsical way to engage children in water play while also promoting sensory development and outdoor exploration. With its charming unicorn design, this playful pool invites little ones to splash, discover, and refine their motor skills as they manipulate the water sprayer. Parents will love that it encourages physical activity and imaginative play, making bath time a magical experience outdoors. 2-5 years
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Magical Unicorn Water Play Adventure features a delightful unicorn design that transforms bath time into a splashing outdoor adventure, nurturing both creativity and physical activity.
NeeDoh Stress Relief Toy
The Schylling NeeDoh Original is more than just a sensory fidget toy; it’s a delightful tool for children and adults alike to find their calm amidst the chaos. As parents, we know how nurturing mindfulness and focus can greatly benefit our little ones, especially for those with ADD, ADHD, or anxiety. This squishy, goo-filled ball encourages exploration and self-regulation through tactile play, promoting sensory development while also being completely safe and non-toxic. 3+ years
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NeeDoh Stress Relief Toy is a squishy, goo-filled ball that turns fidgeting into a calming experience, making mindfulness blissfully fun for both kids and adults.
Explore Nature with Audubon Bird Sounds!
Wild Republic Audubon Birds Collection with Authentic Bird Sounds is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature! Each beautifully crafted bird—Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch, and Chickadee—offers not just striking realism but also authentic bird calls recorded by the Cornell lab of ornithology. As we engage with these plush companions, children can develop their auditory skills, improve their memory through sound recognition, and nurture a love for wildlife. 0-99 years
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Explore Nature with Audubon Bird Sounds! features authentic bird calls, turning playtime into a delightful symphony of nature that fosters children's curiosity and love for wildlife.