How to Choose the Right Toy for Babies and Toddlers

Babies and toddlers are naturally curious, eager to explore, and constantly on the move. Every day is an opportunity to learn through play. At Mimitoys, we help parents and gift-givers select toys that are engaging, safe, and fun for the early years of development. Let me introduce you to the exciting range for Babies and Toddlers...

My First Puppets

The Puppet Company My First Puppet Cow is ideal for story time, featuring black and white fur, a pink nose, small horns, and floppy ears. Made from soft fabric, this starter puppet offers endless imaginative fun.

Soft hand puppets are a great introduction to imaginative play and communication. They encourage bonding and connections with the young child, through fun. Puppets are simply fantastic to support early language development. All our puppets have age recommendations and guidance on how to use them.

Building Blocks and First Puzzles

The Bigjigs First Building Bricks set features a red container on its side with colorful geometric wooden blocks spilling out, similar to infant nutrition packaging. The lid has cut-out shapes that match the blocks, ideal for shape-sorting play with circles, squares, triangles, and arches.

Beginner puzzles and stacking blocks help develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. Look for large, chunky pieces that are easy to grip and safe for mouthing. Loads of sets to choose from with various shapes and colours. Always popular with toddlers who like to keep their little hands busy!

First Toys and Soft Toys

Our range of soft toys is very sensory-rich. Colours, textures, sounds with no batteries! are so gentle to stimulate young ones and encourage their natural curiosity. I am particularly fond o fthe Lilliputiens range of soft dolls, specifically designed for toddlers, so safe, with all the accessories needed for early role play and fine motor development.

Push and Pull Toys, Rocking Horses, and Walkers

A baby sitting on a Janod Caramel Rocking Horse.

As babies begin to crawl and walk, toys that support movement and coordination become essential. Push and pull toys, walkers, and ride-ons help build balance and confidence in toddlers taking their first steps.

First Books for Babies and Toddlers

Learning through fun and play always starts early, introduce your child to letters, numbers, shapes, and stories with age-appropriate books. It is the simple pleasure of flicking through the pages and the suprise of what comes next...

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