In the very early stages, playing with your baby is a great way to form a bond with your child as well as a way to teach them and help them grow.
Bonding with your baby is incredibly important, with many studies highlighting how vital it is that a child form an attachment to their parent for their developmental health. Besides, you'll want to spend as much time as you can before they become teenagers and want nothing to do with you except borrow money.
From classic toys like the seesaw, to more modern tech toys like 'Toymail,' these toys will help your child to form attachments through play, with you and other children. Some of these toys even help kids with autism to better understand emotion, further highlighting the important effects playing with your baby can have.
18 Ways to Play with Your Baby
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Ingenious Magnetic Fort Blocks
Squishy Forts is the Fort Construction Kit You've Been Waiting For
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Tiny Table Tennis
The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All
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Ethical Artisanal Plushies
These Handmade Plush Toys From Dsenyo Help Empower Female Artisans
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Multifarious Musical Toys
The Musicon is an Interactive and Engaging Instrument for Young Children
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Versatile Mini Playgrounds
The Bugge Lets Your Child Play Without Sharp Edges
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Multisensory Children Toys
Joyco by Jowan Baransi Focuses on Kids Who Suffer from Autism
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Modular Animal Toys
Minimals by Sebastian Burga Look Like Retro Video Game Characters
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Communicative Kiddie Toys
'Toymail' is a Like a Safe Voicemail System for Kids and Parents
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Emotion-Teaching Playthings
Plan Toys' Build-A-Robot Targets Children with Autism
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Transformative Teeter Totters
The Seesaw Seat Changes into a Chair When You Need to Rest
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Safety-Conscious Building Blocks
The Ouchless Baby Blocks are Designed to Prevent Infant Injuries
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Car-Themed Modular Toys
The Mega Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Raceway is Fun and Affordable
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Womb-Mimicking Dolls
These Winnie the Pooh Infant Toys Mimic Mom Organs to Help Babies Sleep
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Stimulating Baby Phones
The VTech Touch and Swipe is a Smartphone For Babies and Toddlers
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Dessert-Themed Infant Toys
These Donut Rattles from POKETO Resemble Sugary Snacks
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Toddler Typeface Teaching Books
These Graphic Toddler Books Illustrate Typography
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Toddler Toy Boxes
The Citrus Lane Box Includes Toys and Treats for 3-5 Year-Olds
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Playful Expression Campaigns
Build Big Feelings by LEGO Helps Kids with Healthy Communication
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Table Manners-Teaching Tableware
The Conceptual 'FADI' Baby Tableware is Simple Yet Effective
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs
The Bababing Bedside & Travel Crib Folds Down for Easy Moving
STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes
Build & Ride by Adam Higgins Can Be Both Challenging and Playful
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
AI-Fuelled Caregiving Apps
Nanni AI is an App that Helps Parents Understand their Babies
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Modern Baby Playpens
Wunderkids' Perfectly Fitting Playpens are Convenient and Minimalist
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Hair Styling Toys
Casdon's Dyson Toys are Child-Friendly Styling Aids
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Calming Childhood Sleep Speakers
The Audiozen My Little Morphée Helps Kids Relax Before Bed
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Medical Preparation Toys
Premedprep by Adam Higgins Reduces Anxiety During Medical Procedures
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Interactive Infant Coding Books
'Computer Engineering for Babies' by Chase Roberts is Educational
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Monogram Baby Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches an Expansive Baby Collection
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Plush Guinea Pig Toys
Moose Toys' Little Live Pets Mama Surprise Overnight Reveal
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Baby Decoder Devices
At CES 2023, Q-bear's Device Translates Why a Baby is Crying
Modern Children's Furniture Brands
Little Seeds Specializes in Hiqh-Quality Children's Furniture
Opulent Baby Expansive Collections
Louis Vuitton Presents its First Baby Collection
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Family Separation-Specific Support Apps
Bounce's Mental Health App Addresses Family Separation
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Functional Infant Bedding
Mulberry Park Silks Introduces the Cozy 'Silk Crib & Toddler Sheets'
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Soothing Auditory Infant Nightlights
The VAVA Peep-a-Light Offers Eight Sound Options
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Digital Fairy-Catching Toys
The Got2Glow Baby Fairy Finder is Portable and Adventure-Ready
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Sensory Calming Weighted Plush Dolls
Bumpas Dolls Helps Calm Kids During Travel
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Baby-Led Weaning Bites
Little Spoon's Biteables are for Kids in Between Baby Food & Table Food
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Illuminating Camera Baby Monitors
The Chillax Baby Mood Pro Has a Connected, Soothing Design
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Specialty Baby Retailers
Buybuy Baby Debuts the Baby and Toddler Specialty Retailer Ever & Ever
Multi-Functional Baby Carriers
LÍLLÉbaby's Elevate Six-in-One Carrier is Versatile and Practical
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Elephant Teething Gloves
Moyuum Introduces a Functional Elephant-Shaped Teething Solution
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Oceanic Sleep Soothers
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Bobby The Whale Projector is Calming
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Expansive Baby Collections
Mamas & Papas Debuts a Baby and Toddler Collection with Laura Ashley
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Interactive Educational Coding Toys
The imagiCharm Teaches Children the Basics of Coding
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Sensory Musical Farm Bands
MEGA Bloks Introduces the New Sensory Musical Farm Band
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Calming Baby Cushions
Homedics' 3-in-1 Calming Cushion is a Science-Backed Baby Lounger
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Connected Training Baseballs
The Playfinity Backyard League Smart Gaming Baseball is App-Enabled
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Parent-Child Connection Platforms
ParentSider Helps Parents Get More Quality Time with Their Kids
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books
'Horizontal Parenting' Offers Funny Yet Effective Activities
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls