Toys That Develop Sensory Exploration

Step2 Sand Table: Creative Outdoor Fun

Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table is the perfect addition to any outdoor playtime! As parents and educators, we know that hands-on sensory play is crucial for developing creativity and problem-solving skills in young children. This engaging sand activity table comes with a 5-piece accessory kit, allowing little ones to dig, mold, and create their own sandy masterpieces. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Step2 Sand Table, equipped with a 5-piece accessory kit, transforms ordinary outdoor play into a sensory-rich sandbox adventure that sparks creativity and collaboration among little builders.

Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy

The Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy is an enchanting companion for our little ones, ingeniously crafted to soothe their teething discomfort while promoting development. With its mesmerizing maze of soft, BPA-free teething tubes, this lightweight toy invites tiny hands to explore and engage in two-handed play, enhancing their motor skills. The gentle rattle enclosed within the center cube captivates baby’s auditory senses, making it a delightful multisensory experience. Newborn and up
Why we love it:
Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy features soft, BPA-free teething tubes that delight little hands, making teething a playful exploration of sounds and textures.

Color-Coordinated Painting Fun for Kids

Chenille Kraft Creativity Street Color-Coordinated Painting Set Craft Kit is the perfect way to spark creativity in young artists! With its beautifully organized, colorful cups and brushes, this set encourages kids to explore color theory and develop fine motor skills. The thoughtful design helps prevent spills, making cleanup a breeze, so we can focus on the fun of painting. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Color-Coordinated Painting Fun for Kids features beautifully organized, colorful cups that make messy fun manageable, allowing little artists to paint without the usual chaos.

Crayola Watercolor Wonder Set

The Crayola Watercolor Paint Set (16 Count) invites young artists aged 4 and up to dive into a vibrant world of color and creativity. This user-friendly watercolor set promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and artistic expression, making it an ideal choice for enriching your child's cognitive and sensory development. With minimal cleanup, parents can enjoy stress-free painting sessions that inspire endless imaginative projects. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Crayola Watercolor Wonder Set includes 16 vibrant colors that spark creativity without the mess, ensuring we can encourage artistic expression while maintaining a clean home.

Splashing Fun for Developmental Milestones

The Kidoozie Pat 'n Laugh Water Mat is an engaging tummy time exploration tool designed for infants and toddlers aged 3 to 18 months. This delightful mat encourages muscle strengthening and hand-eye coordination while introducing little ones to a world of underwater excitement with six colorful floating sea friends. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how it fosters bonding time and helps pave the way for crawling milestones in a playful and interactive way. 3-18 months
Why we love it:
Splashing Fun for Developmental Milestones features six colorful floating sea friends that transform tummy time into a delightful underwater exploration, making learning feel like a splash party!

Explore Colors with Learning Resources Color Paddles

Learning Resources Color Paddles invite young explorers into the magical world of colors and textures! With these 18 translucent paddles, children can mix colors while developing critical observation and thinking skills commonly used by real scientists. The different textures on each paddle not only add an element of sensory play but also enhance engagement as kids discover how light transforms their surroundings. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Explore Colors with Learning Resources Color Paddles includes 18 translucent paddles that turn color mixing into a hands-on adventure, making science both visual and tactile for young learners.

Bright Starts Rattle & Teether Toy

The Bright Starts Grab & Spin Baby Rattle & BPA-Free Teether Toy is a delightful companion for your little ones from 3 months and up! This engaging toy combines the joy of shaking and spinning with textured handles designed to soothe sore gums. As parents and educators, we love how it encourages sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination—all while being lightweight and easy for tiny hands to hold. 3 months+
Why we love it:
Bright Starts Rattle & Teether Toy features textured handles that soothe sore gums while enticing little ones to shake and spin their way to discovery and fun!

Colorful Multi-Sensory Skwish Rattle

The Manhattan Toy Skwish Color Burst Rattle and Teether is a delightful introduction to the world of exploration for our little ones. Designed specifically for infants, this lightweight and vibrant wooden toy engages babies in vital activities that promote gross motor skill development as they grasp and shake. With its smooth finish and easy-to-manipulate dowels, it's a beautiful way for babies to discover cause and effect through sound and movement. Newborn and up
Why we love it:
Colorful Multi-Sensory Skwish Rattle is a lightweight wooden toy that engages tiny hands and ears, turning everyday movements into delightful discoveries that support growth and giggles.

Imaginative Ocean Playtime Squirters

The Munchkin® Ocean™ Squirts Baby Bath Toy is a delightful pack of four floating ocean friends, designed to spark curiosity and creativity in little ones aged 9 months and up. As babies squeeze and squirt these adorable toys, they develop essential fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while enjoying the sensory delights of water play. Perfect for bath time fun and imaginative adventures, these colorful squirters not only make waves but also nurture your child’s love for exploration and learning. 9+ months
Why we love it:
Imaginative Ocean Playtime Squirters are a delightful set of four floating ocean friends that transform bath time into an exciting sensory adventure while boosting essential motor skills.

Melissa & Doug Numbers Sound Puzzle

The Melissa & Doug Numbers Sound Puzzle is an engaging and interactive toy that brings numbers 0-20 to life. Ideal for preschoolers aged 3 to 5, this colorful wooden puzzle not only entertains but also teaches essential counting skills by connecting numerals with quantities. Each piece features a light-activated sensor, enticing children to lift and replace the pieces while delighting in sound effects that reinforce learning. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Numbers Sound Puzzle features light-activated sensors that make learning numbers an interactive game, turning early math practice into a fun, sensory-rich experience!

Unleash Creativity with Model Magic!

Crayola Model Magic Naturals is the perfect canvas for your little artists! This 4-pack of easy-to-use modeling clay invites kids to explore their artistic side while developing fine motor skills and creativity. With its lightweight, nontoxic formula, children can create, save, and even reuse their masterpieces—all while having fun! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Unleash Creativity with Model Magic! includes a lightweight, nontoxic formula that allows kids to create and reuse their masterpieces, making art safe and fun.

Underwater Fun with Aquatic Animals

The Wild Republic 11-Piece Aquatic Toy Set offers children an enthralling way to explore marine life right at home! Featuring realistic figures like the octopus, shark, and dolphin, this set sparks curiosity about ocean ecosystems while developing fine motor skills, imaginative play, and storytelling abilities. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how these safe and versatile toys can bring learning to life, whether during playtime in a classroom, at home, or even in the bathtub! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Underwater Fun with Aquatic Animals offers an engaging set of 11 realistic figures, including a shark and an octopus, perfect for sparking curiosity about marine life right at home. It transforms playtime into a lively adventure in ocean ecosystems, where little storytellers can create their own underwater tales. Plus, you can take the splashy fun to the bathtub, ensuring that even bath time becomes a mini marine expedition—but without the need for extra towels!

Mortimer the Moose: Discover, Bond, Play!

Mortimer the Moose is the perfect companion for early bonding moments between baby and caregiver. This delightful car seat toy invites little ones to explore sensory colors, textures, and sounds, fostering early imaginative play as they engage with their surroundings. With his squeaky tummy and soothing, chewy antlers, Mortimer supports auditory awareness and provides comfort, making him essential for soothing fussiness. 0-12 months
Why we love it:
Mortimer the Moose features a squeaky tummy and chewy antlers, making him a cuddly companion that keeps little hands and curious minds happily engaged while on-the-go.

Freddie the Firefly: Engaging Sensory Discovery

Freddie the Firefly is a delightful car seat and stroller toy designed to ignite your baby’s sensory curiosity! As fellow parents, we know that those early months are all about discovery, and this adorable firefly encourages bonding moments through vibrant colors, engaging textures, and fun sounds. Not just a playful companion, Freddie also promotes tactile and fine motor skills, while the tummy time mirror helps your little one master focus and visual tracking. 0 months and up
Why we love it:
Freddie the Firefly features vibrant colors and engaging textures, making every car ride or stroll a sensory wonderland that sparks exploration and bonding time.

Explore and Cuddle with Emily the Doll

My Friend Emily Play and Grow Cuddly Toys is the perfect companion for little explorers! With her bright colors, friendly embroidered face, and a textured skirt, Emily invites babies and toddlers to engage in sensory exploration. The crinkly fabric, rattle flower, and unique textures help develop fine motor skills, stimulate imaginative play, and encourage bonding moments between parent and child. Newborn and up
Why we love it:
Explore and Cuddle with Emily the Doll features crinkly fabric and a rattle flower that turn every cuddle into an exciting sensory adventure!

Sensory Squares for Tactile Learning

Educational Insights Sensory Squares are a fantastic way for toddlers to explore textures and develop critical fine motor skills. Perfect for classrooms and homes, these textured bean bags help our little ones enhance their vocabulary while engaging in sensory play, making learning not only effective but also fun. Whether it's in a calm down corner or during therapy, these squares provide resources to foster emotional regulation and spark confidence in our young learners. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Sensory Squares for Tactile Learning feature engaging textures that make sensory play an exciting way to boost vocabulary and fine motor skills while nurturing emotional confidence.

Engaging Pretty Purse Play Set

The Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Soft Play Set is a delightful activity that young children will adore! This playful handbag not only encourages imaginative role-play but also supports essential skill development such as counting, fine motor skills, and social interaction as they fill and dump out the soft accessories. With a fun mobile phone that chimes and a child-safe mirror in the compact, little ones can explore their world while playing, making it a wonderful choice for parents looking to combine playtime with learning. 2-4 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Pretty Purse Play Set features soft accessories that not only spark imagination but also help little ones practice counting and social skills during fun role-play adventures.

Creative Fun with Crayola Washable Paint

Crayola Washable Tempera Paint for Kids is an engaging way to unleash creativity in children aged 3 and up. This 32-ounce bottle of vibrant blue paint is perfect for arts and crafts projects that not only ignite imagination but also promote fine motor skills and color recognition. Its washable formula means parents can relax, knowing cleanup is a breeze, while the rich opacity allows for bold creations on various surfaces. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Crayola Washable Paint is a vibrant 32-ounce bottle that transforms messy play into easy clean-up, allowing little Picassos to unleash their imaginations without fear.

Bead Maze for Engaging Learning Fun

The Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze is a delightful wooden educational toy that sparks curiosity and imagination in children aged 1 to 3. With its twisting wires and vibrant multi-shaped beads, this maze not only entertains but also nurtures essential sensory and motor skills. Watching little ones maneuver the beads builds their hand-eye coordination while keeping their little fingers happily busy. 1-3 years
Why we love it:
Bead Maze for Engaging Learning Fun features vibrant multi-shaped beads that will keep tiny hands busy while cultivating imagination and essential motor skills during playtime.

Munchkin Connect-A-Cup Adventure

The Munchkin Connect-A-Cup Bath Toy is an exciting way to engage little ones in learning through play! With seven colorful cups that link, stack, strain, and pour, this bath toy not only makes bath time fun but also fosters essential hand-eye coordination and motor skills. As children explore action and reaction through splashing and building with these cups, parents can feel confident knowing they're supporting critical developmental milestones for babies and toddlers aged 9 months and up. 9 months and up
Why we love it:
Munchkin Connect-A-Cup Adventure includes seven colorful cups that effortlessly link and pour, turning bath time into a splashy science experience that enhances essential skills while having a blast.

Fun in the Sun: Baby Float Discovery

The SwimWays Baby Spring Float Activity Center is designed for infants aged 9-24 months, introducing them to the joys of water play. With its adjustable sun canopy and UPF 50+ protection, parents can foster an early appreciation for swimming while ensuring safety and comfort. This engaging float not only build's babies' confidence in the water but also supports sensory exploration and bonding time, making it a perfect addition to summer fun! 9-24 months
Why we love it:
Fun in the Sun: Baby Float Discovery features an adjustable sun canopy, providing comfort and safety while turning splash time into delightful bonding moments for little swimmers.

Splashy Learning Fun with Ocean Friends

The Munchkin Ocean Squirts Bath Toy set is a delightful collection of eight water-squirting, floating ocean buddies designed for children 9 months and older. These engaging toys not only make bath time enjoyable, but they also encourage imaginative play and the development of fine motor skills as little ones grasp, squeeze, and explore. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how this playful set introduces young children to the wonders of the ocean while fostering a sense of curiosity and joy in learning. 9+ months
Why we love it:
Splashy Learning Fun with Ocean Friends features eight engaging water-squirting ocean buddies that transform bath time into an exciting adventure of exploration and learning.

Thunderbirds Plush Plane Adventure

Thunderbirds Plush Plane is the perfect companion for little dreamers! This charming, handcrafted plane invites imaginative play, making every bedtime an adventure as children explore the skies from the comfort of their own rooms. Measuring approximately 9 inches by 9 inches, it’s just the right size for tiny hands, fostering fine motor skills and helping with coordination. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Thunderbirds Plush Plane, measuring 9 inches by 9 inches, turns bedtime into a flying adventure, nurturing creativity and providing a cozy companion for little dreamers.

Eco-Friendly Green Toys Sand Play Set

Green Toys Sand Play Set is the perfect addition to sensory playtime for our little ones! This delightful set comes with a bucket, shovel, rake, and sand mold, making it an exciting way for our children to engage with nature while developing their fine motor skills. Crafted from recycled milk containers, it not only sparks creativity but also teaches the importance of eco-friendliness in a fun manner. 18 months and above
Why we love it:
Eco-Friendly Green Toys Sand Play Set includes a bucket, shovel, rake, and sand mold, providing hours of safe, creative, and eco-conscious play in the great outdoors.