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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.

A multicolour GULLIGAST mobile with different animals, flowers and shapes hanging from a white ceiling.
A baby lying on a white knitted blanket under a colourful wooden LEKA baby gym, beside a white curtain.
A mother holding a baby with a speckled romper in her lap, with a yellow/black KLAPPA rattle next to the baby.
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For a baby, surprising things quickly become favourite things. Like a bright yellow giraffe with contrasting black dots and a fun rattling sound.
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Malin UnnbornProduct Designer

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.

A child wearing blue jeans and a green sweater sitting on a grey rug playing with multicoloured UPPSTÅ build beakers.

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.

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

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.

A child wearing a patterned sweater sitting at a white table playing with a multicoloured UPPSTÅ bead maze.
Two white UNDVIKA corner bumpers on one of the table top corners of a white coffee table, with a stack of magazines below.

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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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