Baby toys from 3 months to one year and beyond: safe, beautiful play
Whether it's baby play gyms, soft toys or wooden toys: here you'll find baby toys for newborns and toddlers from 0 to 18 months and beyond. Colourful worlds of adventure, learning toys, countless visual and tactile experiences and, above all, plenty of safety are waiting for you and your child.
With IKEA baby toys, your child can discover the world
Our baby and toddler toys are made for the little ones in your life, helping them grow up through play. And because we know that first discoveries, crawling, walking and tinkering often come with the odd tumble, we've made sure our baby and toddler toys are as safe, gentle and beautiful as possible. Safe, because we leave out anything that could be dangerous. Gentle, because we use soft, rounded, skin-friendly materials. And beautiful, because we want to offer your child so much: colours, shapes and patterns that inspire, spark creativity and imagination and kindle curiosity.
Key features and benefits of our baby toys (depending on the model):
- Tested safety: all toys are free from harmful substances, have no small parts that could be swallowed and feature rounded edges.
- Age-appropriate variety: from baby play gyms to motor skills toys, you'll find suitable baby toys for children from 0, 3 or 6 months onwards, for every stage of development.
- Skin-friendly materials: soft fabrics and natural wooden baby toys are gentle on little hands.
- Sensory stimulation: contrasting colours, different textures and gentle sounds engage all your child's senses.
- Long-lasting quality: safe and robust construction means wooden toys and soft toys for babies bring joy for a long time.
- Easy to care for: our soft toys and plush toys for babies are usually machine washable, keeping them hygienically fresh (please follow the care instructions).
- Scandinavian aesthetic: clean shapes and cheerful colours sit happily in any children's bedroom.
Looking for safe, beautiful and long-lasting baby toys that grow with your child? Whether from 0, 3 or 6 months – or from one year onwards: read on to find out which baby toys can support your child's development and which activities suit which age.
Which baby toys are most useful for newborns and toddlers?
The right baby toys support your child's development through play. A play gym, for instance, trains hand-eye coordination, while soft toys for babies can give your child a sense of emotional security and comfort. Motor skills toys support grasping and exploring by touch. Toys for newborns should above all offer visual stimulation, so little ones can discover the world while they play.
What are popular baby toys for children from 3 to 6 months or from one year?
Among the most popular baby toys are soft toys for babies, faithful companions that can bring real comfort to little ones. Plush toys suit every age, as they're soft and cuddly with no small parts. Wooden baby toys are also popular: partly because they're robust and more sustainable, and partly because they fit stylishly into all kinds of homes. Play gyms, rattles, motor skills toys and craft supplies (from around one year) round off the favourites. Parents value the combination of safety, durability and designs that support development.
What baby toys does my baby actually need?
Less is often more. A well-chosen basic selection of baby toys is plenty. A cuddly soft toy, a play gym and a few grasping toys cover the first months well. A play mat creates a soft surface for your baby to play on. Go for versatile baby toys that grow with your child and engage different senses. Quality over quantity. And if you're looking for a practical storage solution, you'll also find lovely chests of drawers, wardrobes, shelving and storage boxes for the nursery or children's bedroom.
What toys are good for newborns?
Toys for newborns focus on gentle visual stimulation. Mobiles with high-contrast designs catch attention and support eye development. A baby play gym encourages your baby to reach and grasp.
What baby toys are ideal for 3 to 4 months?
At three months, your baby starts reaching for things deliberately. Baby toys like light rattles and soft fabric balls stimulate touch and hearing. Grasping toys with different textures engage the senses. Look for light, soft materials with no small parts. Contrasting colours and gentle sounds spark curiosity. By four months, grasping becomes more deliberate and everything goes straight in the mouth. Teething rings, fabric books and activity toys are great at this stage. They support the shift from passive watching to active interaction.
What baby toys are ideal for 6 to 9 months?
Baby toys from 6 months can be a little more challenging. Your child is now sitting more steadily and reaching with more purpose. Stacking cups, soft balls and first motor skills toys support coordination and early problem-solving. Toys with cause-and-effect, like buttons that trigger sounds, are especially captivating at this age. From nine months to one year, your child is crawling and pulling themselves up. Pull-along toys, shape sorters and building blocks then help develop fine motor skills and spatial thinking.