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Tips and toys for stimulating your baby’s development

The time from newborn to toddler flies by so fast, and there’s a lot to take in – actually, everything. From learning to recognise basic colours and simple shapes to running around on your own two feet, nothing gets your baby’s development going like playtime.

A happy baby lies on a white GULSPARV blanket on top of a bed with her mother who holds her feet and smiles at her.
A happy baby lies on a white GULSPARV blanket on top of a bed with her mother who holds her feet and smiles at her.

Learning in good company

Toys help babies develop their senses and make the surroundings feel more familiar after a while. A baby gym is good for exercising eye-hand coordination, just as a baby mobile helps stimulate eyesight – but the colourful shapes are also excellent friends to simply have around.

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A multicolour GULLIGAST mobile with different animals, flowers and shapes hanging from a white ceiling.
A birch plywood/multicolour LEKA baby gym
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Levelling up your skills

From 6 months your little one is busy exploring and there are many toys that can encourage development – like a shape sorter or a playbook that stimulates motor skills. It’s all safe, too, so don’t worry if it goes into the mouth.

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A multicolour GRÖNFINK playbook
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Constructivism and creativity

Around 1 year most children are well into experimenting and discovering. Structures, colours and patterns enhance the play-and-learn experience, like these stacking rings that stimulate both logical thinking and creativity.

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A child wearing a white sweater sitting at a white table playing with multicoloured UPPSTÅ stacking rings.
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Growing with every challenge

So, it’s time to leave the baby days behind? Welcome to a world of toys for 18+ months. They are especially designed for active play and developing fine motor skills, a stronger grip, logical thinking and concentration.

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An UPPSTÅ bead maze toy between stacking cups and a hedgehog toy on top of a TROFAST frame with white storage boxes in it.
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Two white UNDVIKA corner bumpers on one of the table top corners of a white coffee table, with a stack of magazines below.

Protect from sharp corners and edges

Exploring your home is an ongoing mission during your children’s first years. As a parent, it’s nice to know that every precaution has been taken to avoid mishaps on this adventure.

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