When it comes to occupying kids, especially toddlers and infants, making sure they aren't getting into any trouble can be a challenge, which is why these floor-based toys are a great way for parents to keep an eye on their little ones at all times.
It's through curiosity and exploration that babies learn to expand their minds and imagination, which can also lead to a plethora of possible dangers and hazards if parents aren't constantly on the lookout. Floor-based toys, such as building blocks and rocking chairs, allow infants to engage in playtime while comfortably based on the ground, helping to diminish the possibility of getting hurt through possibly falling off of a higher surface.
From critter puzzle blocks to doodled racetracks, these grounded toys for tots will definitely give new parents who are worried about safety greater peace of mind.
34 Grounded Toys for Tots
Floor-Based Toys Offer Parents a More Stable Way for Little Ones to Play:
Tana Makmanee — Mar 12, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Futuristic LEGO Cities
This Project Allows Children to Design Singapore's City of the Future
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Nature-Inspired Building Blocks
The Mokulock Wood LEGO Bricks are Sophisticated and Eco-Friendly
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Tablet-Integrated Baby Seats
The iPad Apptivity Chair Replaces the Old Mobile with Mobile Tech
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Toy Track-Printed Shirts
The Playmat Railroad Printed Shirt is an Adorable & Fun Piece of Clothing
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Practical Playmat Beds
Mamas & Papas' Babyplay 4-in-1 Playmat and Activity Gym is Fun and Engaging
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Sci-Fi Baby Rockers
This Star Wars Toy Uses the AT-AT Vehicle Design to Great Effect
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Educational-Promoting Block Games
The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga
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Swaying Slug-Like Seating
The Rocking Animal Marks an Insectile Evolution from the Typical Horse
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Soothing Infant Mats
This Bedding Accessory is Comfortable and Aids in Sleep Monitoring
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Transformative Wooden Strollers
The Weerol Changes Shape to Grow with Your Child
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Fleecy Swaying Playthings
Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is a Whimsically Woolly Stallion Substitute
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Radical Rainbow Rockers
The Rocking Horse by Kimberly Hennessy is Painted with Vibrant Patterns
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Bulky Baby Recliners
The Babylounge is a Wide-Set and Sturdy Seating Solution for Youngsters
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Scrolled Nappy Mats
The Toob Diaper Changing Station Rolls Out and Up Quickly and Cleanly
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Extraterrestrial Canine Rockers
Alien Puppy Chair Brings an Odd Modern Twist to the Rocking Horse
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Toy Car Tape
'My First Autobahn' Lets Tots Speed on Sticky Stuff
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Bamboo Rockers
Rocking Frog Makes Eco Toys That Go Beyond Tradition
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Motor Skill-Developing Tactile Toys
Brinca Dada Burgo Blocks Incorporate Touch and Sight in Play
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Animal Silhouette Rocking Chairs
Manny & Simon Wooden Rockers are Perfectly Sized for Tots
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Colorful Stackable Wooden Toys
Minitremu by Monotremu Channels the Artwork of Constantin Brancusi
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Pixel-Inspired Building Blocks
The Bitblox Toy Building Blocks are Add Retro Computing to Playtime
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Baby-Cradling Bird Chairs
The Dodo Rocking Bird is a Cute Take on a Children's Rocking Horse
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Scientific Baby Toys
The Periodic Table Building Blocks are for Kid Geniuses
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Organic Nap Mats
SewnNatural Creates Handmade Bedding for Sleepy Tots
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Building Block Toning Tools
'Stack-A-Doodle' Stackable LEGO Block Crayons Double the Fun of Colors
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Critter Puzzle Blocks
Children Learn to Play Together with Interactive Animal Stackers
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Alphabet Block Advertising
This Huggies Campaign Spells Out the Activities of Growing Infants
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Womb-Simulating Devices
The Easidream Soothing System Lulls Babies to Sleep
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Illusory 2D Blocks
These Paper-Bricks Make Impossible Escher-Esque Stacks That Remain Flat
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Personalized Neighborhood Mats
The 'I Am Here' Map Familiarizes Kids with Their Surroundings
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Wooden Wool Rockers
These Danish Crafts Rocking Sheep Replace the Traditional Rocking Horse
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Chalkboard Building Blocks
Tsumiki Chalk Building Blocks Encourage Doodling During Construction
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Toy Block Holiday Decorations
These LEGO Ornaments Bring Childhood Nostalgia to the Christmas Tree
Life-Sized Building Blocks
The 'Everblock' Bricks are Larger Versions of the Classic LEGO Blocks
Culturally Diverse Dolls
Maplelea's Canadian Girls Are a Cute & Educational Toy Doll Collection
Spaceship-Inspired Jewelry
Paul Michael Designs Geeky Star Trek Rings
LEGO Superhero Statues
These Whimsical Statues Depict Famous DC Comic Book Characters
Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
Festive Pumpkin Baby Costumes
Dress Your Child Up in a Jack-O-Lantern Outfit This Halloween
Round Rocking Chairs
Lincoln Kayiwa's Modern Rocking Chair is Circular and Roomy
Industrial-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The -Re- Rocking Chair Channels the Roaring Twenties
Bizarrely Re-Imagined Pop Star Blogs (UPDATE)
Furby Living Depicts Famous Musicians as Furbies
Building Block Satchels
The LEGO Bag by Luxford St. is Practical Geeky Chic
Kid-Drawn Furniture Designs
Children's Furniture by Joshua Lake and Jack Beveridge is Imaginative
Baby-Friendly Rocking Chairs
Scott Morrison Designs Rocking Chairs for Parents and Infants
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
Presidential Wordplay Shirts
The DOE Barack Yo Body Tee is a Politically Humorous
Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
Side-Stacked Seating
The Mamulengo Rocking Chair's Layered Skeleton Feels Good on the Spine
Luminous LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Compatible Bricks from 'Build-Upons' Contain Tiny LED Lights
Pop Culture Space Clocks
This Deep Space Nine Clock Will Keep Your Time Regardless of Your Galaxy
Abstract Monster Decor
These Stack and Scare Blocks from Anthropologie Make Building Fun
Desktop Bamboo Walking Machine
The Humble Velocipede is Inspired by Theo Jansen's Strandbeest
Dapper Diaper Bags
The Jonathan Adler x Skip Hop Diaper Bag is Mistakable for a Traditional Tote
Gory Wound T-Shirts
Look Like You’ve Just Been Shot with Your I’m Fine T-shirt
Manga Mashup Animal Toys
Hiroshi Yoshii Debuts His New Mutated 3D Art Toy Collection
Retro Sitcom Toys
Samuel Hatmaker Pitches a Golden Girls LEGO Set to Be Produced
Boney Rocking Chairs
The Skeleton Rocker by Seden Craig is Inspired by Slatted Furniture
Nature-Inspired Building Blocks
The Mokulock Wood LEGO Bricks are Sophisticated and Eco-Friendly
Cube-Composed Furniture
The Atlas Series by The Fundamental Group Makes Tactile Geometry
Rad Rope-Woven Furnishings
The Jangada Collection Features Sea-Inspired String-Looped Surfaces
Abstracted Mental Illness Tees
These Mental Illness T-shirts by 'Living With' Destigmatize Illness
Aircraft Infant Capsules
The AirBorn Baby Seat Keeps Parent and Child Protected During Flight
Cute Cutout Branding
Eroski Diaper Packaging Can Contribute to the Decoration of Your Nursery
Tablet-Integrated Baby Seats
The iPad Apptivity Chair Replaces the Old Mobile with Mobile Tech
Fast Food Philanthropy Toys
Creations for Charity Big Mak Figurines Help Children in Need
Stacking Block Phone Cases
TinkerBrick Lets You Pile On LEGO Blocks to Create Your Own Design
Skeletal Plush Toys
The Zombie Teddy Bear is a Super Scary Halloween Toy
LEGO-Inspired Theaters
These Students Used LEGO Bricks to Redesign an Old Baroque Theater
Adorable Enveloped Rockers
Ivetta Rocking Chair Embraces You with its Beautiful Bundled Upholstery
Building Block Landmark Toys
The LEGO Sydney Opera House is Impressive in Scale and Creativity
Casual Chic Celebratory Collections
The Phillip Lim Holiday 2013 Line is Simple New Year's Style
Oscillating Sideways Seats
The Rocking Verner Reorients an Iconic Chair for a New Playful Design
Festive Knitted Diapers
This Crochet Baby Santa Outfit is Great for Baby's First Christmas
Suede Critter Curios
Leather Animal Toys are for the Chic Child or the Youthful Adult
Knotted Sleep Sacks
Snuggle Bugz' Merino Sleeping Bag is Made from Pure and Organic Fibers
Greater Good Games
Aroundsquare is a Certified B Corporation for Children
Toy Wall Mounts
The Acrylicize LEGO Display Includes a Series of Small Pieces
Plush Wellness Toys
The Doodle Toy Monitor's a Child's Health and Wellness Through Play
Lounging Rocking Chairs
Cowrie Rocker by Brodie Neill Allows for a Stretched Out Position
Space-Exploring Sweatshirts
These Astronaut Print Sweatshirts are Out-of-this-World
Posting Plushie Mobiles
The Baby Social Media Toys Take Selfies and Upload Them to Social Accounts
Sleep-Enhancing Owl Lights
The 'Light My Way' Nightlight Calms Toddlers Before Bed
Interactive Playtime Tees
The Car Play Mat T-Shirt by Bky Kids Allows for Play When Dad is Napping
Toy-Themed Accommodations
The LEGOLAND Hotel Winter Haven is Perfect for Family Getaways
Diaper-Monitoring Devices
This High-Tech Diaper Can Measure and Track a Baby's Well-Being
DIY Giant Jenga Games
Blog 'A Beautiful Mess' Teaches You How to Build Your Own Giant Jenga
Building Block Lunch Sets
The LEGO Bento Box Makes it Socially Acceptable to Play With Your Food
Building Block Laptop Keys
The LEGO Macbook Keyboard Adds Nostalgic Color to Your Life
Modernist Metal Rocking Horses
The Blooey Hobbel Takes Inspiration from Industrial Rationality
Charitable Artistic Apparel
Art of Craft Collaboratives With Artists in the Name of Philanthropy
Building Block Mugs
The Build-On Brick Mug from ThinkGeek Allows You to Customize Your Drink
3D Medieval Series Puzzles
This 3D Map of Westeros Puzzle by Think Geek is Perfect for Superfans
Puzzling Retro Phone Protectors
The Tetris iPhone Case Absorbs Shock From Excited Fumbling Hands
Hybrid Stacking Puzzle Games
Jenga Tetris Combines the Tetris Shapes with the Jenga Tower
Charitable Doll Collections
The cuddle + kind Collection Provides 10 Meals for Every Toy Sold
Vibrating Sleep Pads
Lulla-Vibe's Mattress Accessory Soothes Babies to Sleep
Cement Building Block Toys
The Concrete Legos by Andrew Lewicki are Heavy-Duty
Bloody Building Blocks
Jack Munro's Blood Bricks Make a Macabre But Clever Form of Masonry
Miniature Mansion Models
The Nanoblock Neuschwanstein Castle Set is Complexly Detailed
Timber Toy Bricks
The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands
Hard Rock-Inspired Jewelry
These Within Temptation Pendants Rock Out
Calming Baby Projectors
The Magical Firefly Soother and Projector Helps Babies Unwind Before Bed
Lego Burger Joints
This In-N-Out Lego is Astonishingly Detailed and True to Life
Couture Baby Toys
The Gucci Teddy Bear is for Babies Who Enjoy the Finer Things in Life
Cartoonish Timber Toys
The Wooden Bots by Loulou and Tummie are Imaginatively Whimsical
Folding Building Block Novels
The LEGO Pop-Up Book Forms the Japanese Todai-ji Temple
Shocked Shrink Plastic Brooches
Dana Damki's Shrink Plastic Jewelry Creatures are Cute and Funny
Building Block Containers
The LEGO Mini Box 4 is Great for Gift Giving and Keepsakes
Educational Chalkboard Globes
This Chalkboard Globe Lets Kids Learn Creatively
Building Block Bonsai
The LEGO Pine by Makoto Azuma is Impressively Detailed and Realistic
Multi-Functional Baby Rockers
This Portable Baby Crib Doubles as a Seat and Bed Accessory
Hi-Tech Mom-Geared Bikes
The Angelino Petite Assista by Bridgestone Has Adjustable Safety Seats
Bulky Baby Recliners
The Babylounge is a Wide-Set and Sturdy Seating Solution for Youngsters
Mini Building Block Cams
The Nanoblock Camera by Fuuvi is Charming and Convenient
Stackable Dishware Games
The Topsy Turvy Teacups Game is Stacks of Fun
Wearable Baby Duvets
Snugbags' Merino Wool Sleeping Bags Keep Infants Cozy and Comfortable
Giggling Snow Plushies
The Screeming Snowballs Add Sound Effects to Your Game
Thermal Baby Carriers
This Insulated Infant Carrier is Intended for Extreme Temperatures
Building Block Cake Toppers
Blokz Party Pack Features Fun-Shaped LEGO Birthday Candles
Long-Lasting Critter Lights
Recycle Old Bulbs and Renew Energy Sources with Rakafuki Friends
Extraterrestrial Canine Rockers
Alien Puppy Chair Brings an Odd Modern Twist to the Rocking Horse
Safety-Conscious Building Blocks
The Ouchless Baby Blocks are Designed to Prevent Infant Injuries
Supercomputer Dinosaur Toys
CogniToys Makes Smart Interactions Powered by IBM Technology
Video Game Meal Slicers
The Bites and Pieces Sandwich Shape Cutters Turn Food into Games
Car-Themed Modular Toys
The Mega Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Raceway is Fun and Affordable
Celestial Stuffed Creatures
Teach Your Child About the Solar System With These Plush Planets
Plywood Pancake Playthings
Yang:Ripol Flat Zoo Toys Feature Few Bells and Whistles
Temperature-Controlled Onesies
37 Degrees' Baby Onesies Encourage Healthy Sleep Patterns
Unicorn-Shaped Sprinkle Shakers
The Unicorn Sprinkle Shaker is Fairy-Tale Inspired
Remarkable Liquid-Resistant Apparel
The Silic T-Shirt Is Spill-Proof, and Cleans Itself
Youthful Swaying Seating
Children Chairs Become Invigorating with the Hiya Rocker Series
Organ-Shaped Stuffed Toys
These Heart Stuffed Toys are Shaped Anatomically Correct
Motor Skill-Developing Tactile Toys
Brinca Dada Burgo Blocks Incorporate Touch and Sight in Play
Villainous Mini-Lighting Sources
The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Desk Lamp Brightens Your Room
Chair-Inspired Rocking Horses
Jeppe Worsoe Andersen's Toy Design Channels the PK-0 Seat
Colorful Stackable Wooden Toys
Minitremu by Monotremu Channels the Artwork of Constantin Brancusi
Sci-Fi Toppling Games
The Tumbling TARDISTower Game Adds a Twist to a Party Favorite
Pen-Sized Guitars
The FretPen is a Writing Utensil That Doubles as a Miniature Guitar
Gamer Fridge Decor
These Tetris Fridge Magnets Let You Get Artistic with Your Fridge Design
Shirt-Replacing Picture Frames
This Wall Frames Display Shirts Instead of Pictures
Pixel-Inspired Building Blocks
The Bitblox Toy Building Blocks are Add Retro Computing to Playtime
Starfighter Booze Poppers
Bottle Caps Will Feel the Might of Your Star Wars Bottle Opener
Huggable Pony Knapsacks
The 'My Little Pony Hug Me Backpacks' are Adorable Plush Toys
Steel Canine Desk Toys
Rover the Doodles Dog is the Only Pal You Need
Modern Architectural Wooden Toys
Woodmobiel Constructs Novelty Structures for all Generations
See-Through de Stijl Surfaces
The De-Cubed Table Plays with the Illusion of Plane
Contagious Germ Toys
The Airborne Microbes Screaming Diseases are Fun to Spread
Imminent Explosion Building Blocks
Jenga Boom Cuts Playing Time by Putting Players Under Pressure
Retro Game Organizers
The Tetris Desk Tidy Set Helps Keep Your Workspace Organized and Fun
Tetris-Inspired Candlesticks
Spilli, Cleo and Siluet Candleholders Encourage Suppertime Silliness
Synchronized Dancing Stormtrooper Videos
These Stormtroopers Light Up the Dark Side
Vintage Video Game Lamps
This Retro Light with Stackable Pieces is a Game-Changer
Grainy Family Illustrations
These Illustrations by Ellen Weinstein Depict Modern Living
Evil Galctic Empire Shakers
This Star Wars Salt and Pepper Shaker Adds Geeky Flair to Your Table
Building Block Dispensers
Miguel Valenzuela's LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump Makes Breakfast Easy
Soothing Baby Monitors
The First Years Talk & Soothe Baby Monitor Helps Infants Fall Asleep Calmly
Dress-Up Wooden Dolls
Rock & Pebbles Toys Are Simple and Easy to Customize
Stretchy Coiled Shelving
This Magazine Rack by John Quan is Reminiscent of the Slinky
Chalkboard Building Blocks
Tsumiki Chalk Building Blocks Encourage Doodling During Construction
Geometric Cookie Cutters
These Tetris Cookie Cutters Give Circular Cookies Some Needed Flair
Unicycle Pop Culture Videos
Jimmy Kimmel Asks a Man in Darth Vader Costume 'If He Can Do It Live'