The Right Toy for Every Age

The best toy is the one that matches what your child is learning right now. A simple guide by age:

By age

• 0-6 months: soft toys, rattles and high-contrast pictures to look at and grasp.
• 6-12 months: stacking cups, bath toys and anything to push, pull or drop.
• 1-2 years: shape sorters, chunky puzzles and ride-on toys for first steps.
• 3-5 years: building blocks, doll houses and pretend play that tells a story.
• 6 years and up: board games, crafts and construction sets with more pieces.

Always check the age on the box: small parts are not safe for children under three.