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0-2 YEARS
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INFANTS & TODDLERS Every day is a new adventure for babies and toddlers, who amaze their parents with their continuous growth and development. For this age range, choose items that stimulate their minds, bodies, and all five senses. Toys for this age group encourage experimentation with colors, shapes, sounds, and textures. By offering opportunities for hand-eye coordination, motor skills, language recognition, and nurturing, parents are providing little ones with the early development skills they need as they grow up.
ALPHABEASTS, 2+ These scary-dorable educational plush characters are designed to help children learn the alphabet and how to spell. Each beast features an uppercase letter on its front and the lowercase version on its back. ALPHATOYS, www.thealphabeasts.com
BUBBLE BOUNCER, 1+ This portable early bouncer encourages motor and balancing skills. Close to the ground and easy for young children to access, the robust handle provides support and confidence to exploring toddlers. TP ACTIVITY, www.tptoys.com
CAT SHAPE SORTER DUMP TRUCK, 1+ Little ones will learn about traditional shapes and colors as they play with iconic Cat machines. Available in two styles: Cat Dump Truck and Cat Cement Mixer. TOY STATE, www.toystate.com
EXPLORE THE SAFARI: TAKE-ALONG PUZZLE PLAY SET, 2+ This portable 2-in-1 wooden puzzle offers children a world of imaginative play and educational fun. Solve the eight-piece puzzle, or remove the pieces and stand them upright to play with as a play set. PBS KIDS, www.shop.pbskids.org