Toys

Children's toys are an important part of the home and the kids' room, because children develop on many levels through play. This category includes grasping and touch-and-feel toys for babies and toddlers as well as skill-building activities for older children. In the range you'll find educational games, role-play toys and a variety of toy vehicles that help children practise attention, hand-eye coordination, sorting and shape matching. If you're looking for activities for both calm indoor play and more energetic movement, the right toys help keep a child's

day in balance. When searching and choosing, start from the child's age, the length of the activity and how well a particular game supports their development. For example, lacing and bending games add variety to hands-on activity, board games and magnetic games bring tasks that require concentration, and musical or electronic toys make play lively. It's also worth looking at materials and safety: especially for younger children, it's important that parts are securely attached and that the game is easily ready for repeated play.

Children's toys: development through play from babyhood to pre-school

Children's toys are not just a pastime but a practical way to support development. For babies and toddlers, toys to touch and grasp are important, helping them understand the world through sensory experience. As children grow, they need activities that let them practise concentration, logic and manual skills.

The category offers a wide variety of solutions, from wooden toys to role-play sets, that create a great setting for play in the kids' room. It's important to choose a game that suits the child's age and play style: some children need active doing, while others prefer calmer tasks such as sorting or more detailed building.

Types of play: educational games, role-play toys and Doll Play

Educational games for children help reinforce knowledge in a playful way. Board games and magnetic games, for example, encourage children to focus on rules and attention and to find solutions step by step. At the same time, games with wooden pieces, where a child can match, stack or set smaller parts in motion, support hand-eye coordination.

Role play and doll play develop self-expression and an understanding of everyday activities. Doll hospital sets and other role-play accessories offer the chance to practise caring and social scenarios. Games like these suit calm moments at home as well as play between children.

Selection criteria that make playtime easy

• Age suitability: whether the game suits a baby, toddler or pre-schooler; follow the age range and level of difficulty.
• Purpose of the activity: whether the focus is on manual skills, attention, logic or creative role play.
• Materials and durability: wooden toys are great for everyday play, while electronic options add sounds and light.
• Safety and fastenings: make sure the pieces stay firmly in place and the parts are a safe size for your child.
• Care: choose materials and designs that are easy to clean so the kids' room stays tidy.

Wooden toys and a Montessori-inspired approach

Wooden toys bring stability and a pleasant feel in the hand to play. Many of them are designed for repeated use: a child can move, bend, stack or build so that the activity becomes a natural part of their play routine. Following Montessori principles, the right toy supports a child's independence and lets them choose activities step by step.

Besides wooden games, the category also includes solutions for hands-on activity, such as bending and twisting parts or matching different shapes. Toys like these help practise fine motor skills, while the child understands the game on their own and discovers new ways to solve the task.

Sensory and active play: vehicles, balance and musical activities

Toy vehicles and hobby horse activities combine movement with role play. RC remote-controlled cars, trucks and dinosaur themes offer the chance to play both indoors and outdoors. Balance-focused games, such as a wooden balance board, support safe body control and coordination.

Musical toys add rhythm to play and help children respond to sounds and connections. When play also involves hands-on action, such as hitting a ball with a hammer or pressing keys, the child becomes more engaged and playtime becomes more meaningful.

What to consider when choosing a toy for a baby or toddler?

For babies and toddlers, it's worth focusing on simple, easy-to-understand activities. Grasping games, solutions with a sensory experience and shape matching help a child act at their own pace. It's also important that the toy is sturdy enough and that the pieces don't come off easily.

Besides age, it's practical to consider how quickly a game "opens up" to a child. Games a child can start straight away (such as simply connecting magnets, stacking wooden pieces or playing the role of a doll) keep motivation high.

Children's toys are at their best when they fit into everyday life: both for play and for calm activity. If you want to find activities that combine learning, creativity and movement, the category features both educational games and role-play toys for different age groups.

Related subcategories

• Hobby Horses
• Toy Vehicles
• Dolls and Doll Play
• Educational Toys
• Wooden Toys
• Role Play