14 Top Toys for Active Play
Active Play is one of the best ways you can help encourage and promote both your child’s cognitive and physical development. In this article, we look at our 12 top toy picks and how they can do double time providing fun and functionality.
When a child is moving and grooving, their little bones, muscles and tendons are strengthening. What you might not realize is that their brain is also getting a workout.
Active play is any sort of play that enables kids (or babies) to get their heart rate up. Through physical activity, a child’s mind is able to start forming connections with their body. This encourages hand-eye coordination, honing gross motor skills and ultimately builds confidence.
If you’ve been searching for the best toys for active play, you’ve come to the right place! From a balance bike that will get your toddler’s thighs burning to a balance board your tot will love using well into adulthood, each toy offers more than just fun – they offer the opportunity for your little one to play, learn and grow!
Top toy picks for active play
Wonder & Wise Dinosaur Rocker
This cuddly rocking toy will have your tot imagining themselves back in the Jurassic, while having untold adventures and befriending prehistoric creatures on the Dinosaur Rocker.
Wonder & Wise Dinosaur Rocker
$149
Explore Nook Wooden Water & Sand Wheel
When your tot scoops, sifts and dumps sand to perfect their sand builds, they’ll be using both large and small muscles that will help develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. They will love pouring water into the funnel and watching the water swirl, and experimenting with different grains to find out what causes the wheel to spin!
Explore Nook Wooden Water & Sand Wheel
$59
Jupiduu Slide
Ideal from 18 months to 5 years of age, the Jupiduu slide is a minimalist toy that delivers maximum fun.
Jupiduu Slide
$299.90
Available in more colors
PlanToys Drum Set
Made from sustainably sourced wood, the PlanToys Drum Set is not only a rockin’ good time, but helps build rhythm and auditory skills.
PlanToys Drum Set
$250
Banwood Bikes First Go! Balance Bike
The perfect introduction for your little one to the wonders of cycling, The First Go! Balance Bike gives them the freedom to play and explore their natural motor skills until they are ready for the transition to pedals. Shopping for someone older? Try Banwood’s Classic Pedal Bike!
Banwood Bikes First Go! Balance Bike
$189
Available in more colors
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
The Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter has an adjustable handlebar, wide and sturdy deck and a three-wheel design that makes it perfect for tots who still need to work on their coordination. They also have a Maxi version that’s perfect for 5 years and up!
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
$89.99
Available in more colors
Micro Kickboard Maxi Deluxe Scooter
$139.99
Available in more colors
Wishbone Wagon
Wagons are great because you can push, pull, ride (and store!) The Wishbone Wagon is especially great because it has three handle positions that allow kids to steer from the front, push at the back or stow and race!
Wishbone Wagon
$399.99
Ambosstoys PRIMO Special Ride On Toy
Made with child-safe materials, the Ambosstoys PRIMO Ride On Toy is fantastic for strengthening leg and core muscles! Suitable for use form 1 to 5 years!
Ambosstoys PRIMO Special Ride On Toy
$249
Available in more colors
Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walker
The Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walker gets little ones up and on the move. Suitable from 9 months of age, it offers balance and support for unsteady feet.
Wonder & Wise Activity Walker
$99
Wobbel Balance Board
Arguably one of the most versatile toys in the world, the Wobbel can be used for balancing, rocking, stepping, sliding, bridging, yoga and more! Available with felt for use on wood or tile floors as well as raw for use on carpet.
Wobbel – The Original
$159
Wobbel – The Original with Felt
$199
Swurfer Sway Classic Swing
Not only will the Swurfer Sway Classic Swing look whimsical hanging from a tree in your backyard, it will provide years of fun for everyone. While swinging can be a high-energy activity, it can also be very calming for kids.
Swurfer Sway Classic Swing
$59.99
Gardenuity My First Garden
Gardening is a fun way to get kids outside and engaged with the world around them. Simultaneously a fun sensory experience, the My First Garden kit has everything your tot needs to plant their first garden inside or out!
Gardenuity My First Garden
$98
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Wonder & Wise Indoor Play Gym
Indoor active play never looked so fun! This gym features a slide (that can be flipped over and turned into a climbing wall), a rope climber, monkey bars, ladder and basketball hoop.
Wonder & Wise Indoor Play Gym
$799
Wiwiurka Wooden Balance Beam
Designed to develop agility, balance and coordination, this balance beam can be configured into various combinations allowing for endless ways to play.
Wiwiurka Wooden Balance Beam
$145
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