Toys That Develop Sensory Exploration
Our Top 5 Picks
Discover Fun with Squirkies Fidget Pets
Little Live Pets - Squirkies: 5 Pack is an exciting new collectible range designed for kids aged 5 and up. These charming fidget-sized pets offer over 30 unique characters, each with interactive fidget points that promote fine motor skills and sensory exploration. As children twist, pop, and flick, they not only engage their creativity but also develop focus and hand coordination, making playtime both fun and educational! 5+ years
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Discover Fun with Squirkies Fidget Pets includes over 30 unique characters that make learning fine motor skills feel like an exciting adventure in pet play.
Magic Castle Playset for Endless Adventures
Magic Mixies Mixlings Magic Castle Playset Super Pack brings a world of imagination right into your home! This engaging playset not only sparks creativity but also encourages problem-solving skills as children explore the magic hidden within their castle. Kids can interact with their Mixlings using the magical wand, promoting fine motor skills and sensory play. 5+ years
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Magic Castle Playset for Endless Adventures includes a magical wand that sparks creativity and problem-solving, making playtime feel like a fantastical journey into storytelling.
My First Friend Teddy Bear: Adorable Companion
My First Friend Teddy Bear is the perfect combination of comfort and companionship for your little ones! This ultra-soft plush toy not only encourages sensory exploration with its luxuriously thick fur but also promotes emotional development as babies snuggle and form attachments. Designed in a sweet dusty rose pink, this teddy bear can add a charming touch to any nursery decor, making it a delightful gift for baby showers or birthdays. 0-2 years
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My First Friend Teddy Bear features ultra-soft plush fur that invites snuggles while nurturing your child’s sense of security and creativity, making every hug a cozy adventure.
My First Friend Teddy Bear Bliss
The GUND Baby My First Friend Teddy Bear is the ultimate cuddly companion for your little one. With its luxuriously soft plush material and adorable satin bow, this teddy isn't just a toy; it's a dependable friend that encourages imaginative play and emotional development. As babies snuggle and explore, they engage their senses and develop a sense of security, providing a wonderful foundation for their growing minds. 0-2 years
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My First Friend Teddy Bear Bliss is a luxuriously soft plush companion that not only provides comfort but also helps babies explore their emotions in a safe and cuddly way.
VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Tough Truck
The VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Tough Truck is designed to inspire curiosity and learning in little ones as they discover their first words and feelings. 1.5+ years
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VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Tough Truck lets toddlers open and close the tailgate to hear fun sounds, making learning new words a hands-on adventure.
Glow-With-Play: Magical Lights Mermaid Pusheenicorn
Magical Lights Mermaid Pusheenicorn is not just a plush toy; it's a delightful companion that sparkles with creativity! This cuddly Pusheenicorn encourages imaginative play and sensory exploration as your little ones interact with its soft, touch-activated LED lights. As they pet its silky mane and watch it light up, they're developing their fine motor skills while engaging with both sight and touch. 8+ years
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Glow-With-Play: Magical Lights Mermaid Pusheenicorn features soft, touch-activated LED lights that make every cuddle a sparkly adventure, blending learning with delightful playtime magic.
Pusheen Cookie Squishy Delight
The GUND Pusheen Chocolate Dipped Cookie Squisheen is a delightful plush toy that captivates hearts while fostering creativity and imaginative play. This cuddly companion encourages kids aged 8 and up to engage in storytelling and role-playing, enhancing their social skills and emotional expression. With its soft, huggable design and charming aesthetics, this squishy toy also offers a soothing sensory experience, making it a fantastic addition to both playtime and relaxation. 8+ years
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Pusheen Cookie Squishy Delight is a soft, huggable plush that inspires storytelling adventures, making emotional expression and creativity as fun as cuddling a cookie.
Peter Rabbit Easter Basket Sensory Playset
The GUND Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Easter Basket Sensory Toy Playset is a delightful four-piece ensemble designed for little ones aged 1 and up. Featuring a cuddly Peter Rabbit plush, a colorful rattle, and a crinkle carrot, this playset encourages sensory exploration and imaginative play. With a soft basket for easy organization, it's perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging cooperative play with friends, making it an ideal gift for curious toddlers and nurturing parents alike! 1+ years
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Peter Rabbit Easter Basket Sensory Playset includes a cuddly plush and colorful rattle, making sensory exploration so much fun that it’s like a mini adventure in every play session.
Adorable Boo: The Strawberry Pup Plush
GUND Boo, The World’s Cutest Dog Strawberry Plush Toy is a delightful companion perfect for little ones aged one and up! This huggable Pomeranian plush not only brings joy but also sparks imaginative play, helping children develop their social skills as they create stories and scenarios with Boo. Its soft, premium materials and adorable strawberry outfit make it a sensory delight, aiding in tactile development too. 1 year and up
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Adorable Boo features a soft, premium material that invites little hands for endless cuddles while encouraging storytelling and creativity in every playtime adventure.
Peter Rabbit Garden Wagon Adventure
KIDS PREFERRED Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Wooden Garden Wagon and Plush Veggie Play Set is the perfect blend of fun and education! As parents and educators, we know how important imaginative play is for little ones. This delightful set encourages active movement, helping toddlers transition from floor play to their first steps while also stimulating their creativity. 18 months+
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Peter Rabbit Garden Wagon Adventure includes charming plush veggies that spark creativity while getting little ones moving and exploring the joys of gardening and healthy habits.
Bluey SLIMYGLOOP Sensory Sand Set
Bluey SLIMYGLOOP Slimy Sand Mold & Play Creations is the perfect hands-on activity for creative little minds! As parents, we absolutely love how this engaging playset encourages our kids to stretch, mold, and transform their sensory experiences into fantastical shapes while sharpening their fine motor skills. With deliciously scented options like blue raspberry, orange, and cotton candy, it adds a fun aroma to every imaginative play session. 3-8 years
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Bluey SLIMYGLOOP Sensory Sand Set includes fun, scented sand that transforms playtime into a feast for the senses, sparking creativity while developing those tiny hand muscles!
Baby Shark Watercolor Adventure
The Baby Shark Watercolor Art Pad invites our little ones to dive into a world of creativity and color exploration! With 16 watercolor pages, a 5-color paint strip, and a brush, this engaging kit not only entertains but teaches kids about mixing colors and developing fine motor skills. Perfect for playtime, this artistic adventure brings together learning and fun as children splash their imaginations to life with their favorite Baby Shark characters! 3+ years
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Baby Shark Watercolor Adventure comes with 16 watercolor pages, helping little artists splash their imaginations to life while gaining invaluable painting dexterity—all without any actual fishy mess!
Craft Your Own Donuts with Softee Dough!
Softee Dough Donut Shop Playset is a delightful adventure for young creators! As engaged parents and educators, we know how essential hands-on play is for developing fine motor skills and creativity in children. This playset offers endless opportunities for crafting delicious-looking donuts and donut holes, while also encouraging imaginative play as kids learn about shapes, textures, and colors. 3+ years
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Craft Your Own Donuts with Softee Dough! comes with a mini donut box and icing extruder, turning little bakers into pastry chefs while developing hands-on skills deliciously.
Mystical Fairy Unboxing Adventure
The MGA Entertainment Dream Ella Color Change Surprise Fairies Celestial Series Doll - Yasmin Sun Inspired Fairy with Iridescent Sparkly Wings & Purple Hair brings the magic of learning and play together in one delightful package. With over nine surprises to uncover and an interactive water-reveal feature, children ages 3 and up develop their problem-solving skills and creativity as they eagerly explore which fairy they’ve unwrapped. This enchanting toy not only sparks imaginative storytelling but also enhances fine motor skills through the engaging unboxing process, making it a fantastic gift for curious little minds. 3+ years
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Mystical Fairy Unboxing Adventure features over nine surprises to discover, making each unboxing a magical journey that fuels creativity and hones fine motor skills in curious little hands.
Furry Friends Forever Soft Book Fun!
The GUND Sesame Street Furry Friends Forever Soft Book is a delightful way to introduce young ones to storytelling and friendship! With fun features like squeakers, crinkles, and rattles, this plush book not only stimulates sensory exploration but also encourages imaginative play. As parents and educators, we know the importance of fostering early learning through interactive experiences, and this soft book is designed for little hands to explore. 1 and up
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Furry Friends Forever Soft Book Fun! features fun textures like squeakers and crinkles, turning storytelling into a hands-on adventure that encourages bonding and creativity.
Magnetic Letter Tracing Fun!
Playskool Magnatab — a to z Lowercase is an incredible tool for young learners! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to engage our little ones in meaningful activities that blend learning with play. This magnetic board not only introduces toddlers to letter writing, but also stimulates their senses with the delightful sound of beads clicking as they trace and create. 3+ years
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Magnetic Letter Tracing Fun! features delightful clicking beads that make learning letter writing a hands-on, engaging activity—perfect for little minds eager to explore and create!
Magnetic Tracing Fun with Magnatab!
Playskool Magnatab — A to Z Uppercase Letters is an exciting way for our little learners to dive into the world of letters! With its delightful combination of engaging sounds, magnetic sensations, and visual feedback, this board transforms learning into a fun, hands-on adventure. As our kids trace letters with the stylus, they're not just practicing writing; they're honing fine motor skills, boosting cognitive development, and indulging their senses all at once! 3+ years
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Magnetic Tracing Fun with Magnatab! turns letter tracing into an interactive sensory experience, making learning letters feel like an exciting adventure for little hands.
Aqua LEISURE Luxury Water Lounge Adventure
Aqua LEISURE Luxury Water Lounge is your new summer essential for relaxation and fun! This inflatable pool float not only provides a cushioned, supportive seating experience for your kids, but it also encourages water confidence and physical coordination as they learn to balance and lounge. With its vibrant Lime Floral Trip Print, this float adds a splash of color while also fostering imaginative play in the water. 5+ years
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Aqua LEISURE Luxury Water Lounge is a cushioned, supportive inflatable float that turns pool time into a colorful adventure while boosting your child's confidence and coordination in the water.
Dogs vs Squirls: Adorable Plushie Fun!
Dogs vs Squirls - Linda - Jumbo - 8" Super-Soft & Bean-Filled Plushies! This engaging duo not only sparks imagination and storytelling but also serves as a delightful tool for sensory exploration and stress relief. Whether your little ones are using these plump pals in role-play battles or cuddling them during quiet time, they're developing empathy, creativity, and fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Dogs vs Squirls: Adorable Plushie Fun! features super-soft, bean-filled plushies that foster creativity and ignite role-play battles, transforming quiet moments into vibrant adventures.
Engaging Activity Jumper & Table
The Ingenuity Spring & Sprout 2-in-1 Baby Activity Center Jumper and Table is designed for curious minds from 6 months and up. This versatile toy encourages gross motor skills and spatial awareness through a fun jumping experience and interactive play, transforming to a structured activity table as your little one grows. With its nature-inspired activities and focus on developmental learning, it’s a wonderful choice for parents seeking enriching playtime that adapts to their child’s growth. 6-24+ months
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Engaging Activity Jumper & Table features nature-inspired activities that grow with your little one, making playtime both fun and a fantastic way to encourage their development.
Ghost Face Mini Egg Fun Pack
Ghost Face Mini Egg 4-Pack is a thrilling addition to any playroom! These officially licensed figures not only capture the excitement of the Scream movies but also spark imaginative play and storytelling in children. At approximately 2. 4-12 years
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Ghost Face Mini Egg Fun Pack includes four officially licensed figures that fit perfectly in little hands, making horror-themed imaginative play both engaging and delightfully tactile.
Splash, Learn, and Play Together!
Step2 Water Bug Splash Pad invites children to immerse themselves in sensory exploration, offering a delightful mix of water play and creative engagement. As little ones splash and pour, they enhance their fine motor skills and develop social sharing abilities with friends. This dual-purpose playset combines a water table and a compact pool, perfect for hot summer days, while also allowing for interactive learning with sand, rice, or beans. 1.5+ years
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Splash, Learn, and Play Together! features a water table and pool combo, making summer sweet with splashes of fun and interactive learning right in your backyard.
Adorable Palm Pals: Pisces Star Plush
Aurora® Adorable Palm Pals™ Pisces Star™ Stuffed Animal is a delightful pocket-sized companion that sparks imagination and play! At just 5 inches, this cute plush fits perfectly in little hands, making it ideal for on-the-go adventures or cozy story time. Made from high-quality materials, the soft and fluffy touch not only provides comfort but encourages sensory exploration and emotional development in children. All ages
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Adorable Palm Pals: Pisces Star Plush fits perfectly in little hands, making it an ideal companion for sparking imagination and nurturing emotional growth during adventures or story time.
Ice Cream Sundae Creativity Set
Educational Insights Playfoam Sand Ice Cream Sundae Set is the ultimate sensory adventure for our little ones! Designed for ages 3 and up, this delightful set encourages creativity and imaginative play as kids scoop, mold, and build their very own sundaes. With its non-toxic Playfoam Sand that never dries out, our kids can explore fine motor skills, enhance self-expression, and overcome challenges while constructing the perfect dessert. 3+ years
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Ice Cream Sundae Creativity Set is filled with non-toxic Playfoam Sand that never dries out, making it a mess-free way for kids to unleash their culinary creativity.