How to choose toys by age
Ideas for choosing toys that match how your child likes to play.
Babies
Start with simple play you can share, such as pointing at pictures in a board book or making faces together. For any toy you give a baby, follow the manufacturer's age label.
Toddlers
Look for activities they can repeat in their own way, like nesting cups, stacking large blocks or matching simple shapes.
Preschoolers and older kids
Try puzzles, pretend-play sets or art projects that leave room for their own ideas. Pick a challenge they can enjoy at their current skill level.
Before you buy
Check the age label and instructions, especially if the toy has small parts, magnets or batteries. Think about who else in the home might get hold of it.