4 Best Developmental Toys to Help Kids Reach Milestones

Looking for developmentally appropriate toys for little ones? As kids reach certain milestones, it is important for parents to choose toys that help kids grow socially as well as physically. We are huge advocates of learning through play, so we’ve found some awesome toys for all ages will not only entertain kids but also help them develop and reach those major milestone! Check them out, then read on for your chance to win all of them!

Best Developmental Toys for Kids

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Birth- 1 year

The Yookidoo Gymotion Activity Musical Robo Playland is the ultimate activity mat. With three different stages, this mat works hard to keep baby entertained. Stage one is all about reaching and focusing as baby grasps for the motorized mobile. Stage two? Tummy time! A puppy dog pillow keeps baby propped up. By the time baby can sit up and crawl, staying put will still be fun; a robot slides back and forth on a track, helping to hold attention and hone fine motor skills. Turn on two different modes of 10-minute continuous music. For Birth +. MSRP: $74.95.

2 years +

Children will have a blast using an easy-to-hold wrench to build with the NEW Count & Build TotBot™ from Learning Resources. Using fine motor skills, they will twist color, shape, and number pieces (1–5) into place. Skill Development includes: Color recognition, Shape recognition, Number recognition, Counting, Numerical order, Fine motor skills, Problem solving, Eye-hand coordination, Sequential thought, and Motor planning. MSRP: $16.99.

3 years +

With award-winning PlayTape from InRoad Toys, kids can instantly create roads and rails for toy vehicle play anytime, anywhere! Just unroll, stick, and drive! It’s hours of entertainment on a single roll. PlayTape sticks to any flat surface and is easy to tear by hand and reposition. It peels up without any residue and is recyclable, so cleaning up is a snap. Take PlayTape anywhere – in your pocket or purse – and let your child turn imagination into reality. 100% Made in the USA. Ages 3+. U.S.  MSRP: $3.97 and up.

5-6 years

With the Hot Dots Jr. Succeeding in School with Highlights Set from Educational Insights, children can practice the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and first grade! This interactive and multi-subject set reinforces the fundamentals and prepare kids for success. Set includes skill specific lessons, a parent guide, and Ollie—the Talking, Teaching Owl™ pen that provides silly sounds, lights, and encouraging feedback little ones love. For ages 5-6 years. MSRP: $39.99.

Developmental Toys Giveaway ($135 Value!)

Enter below for a chance to win ALL FOUR of the toys above! That’s a $135 value! Giveaway is open to US residents age 18+ and ends on June 14th. Good luck!

Giveaway ended. Congratulations to Darcy K.

What are your favorite types of developmental toys for kids? Share below!