12 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
Poppie Toys Poppie Horse
Inspired by mid-century modern European design, your tot will imagine riding across the prairie, have untold adventures and befriend unicorns on the Poppie Horse.
Poppie Toys Poppie Horse
$150
EKOBO Animo Sand Bucket
When your tot scoops, sifts and dumps sand to perfect their castle, they’ll be using both large and small muscles that will help develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Made from FSC certified bamboo and a food-safe resin, the EKOBO Animo Sand Bucket is also fun for water play!
EKOBO Animo Sand Bucket
$35
Jupiduu Slide
Ideal from 18 months to 5 years of age, the Jupiduu slide is a minimalist toy that delivers maximum fun.
Jupiduu Slide
Ranging from $299.90 – $349.90
Available in more colors
Sprout Whale Rocking Chair
The genius (and totally adorable) Sprout Whale Rocking Chair is particularly perfect for small spaces because it easily packs flat when not in use!
Sprout Whale Rocking Chair
$100
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
Banwood Classic Pedal Bike
$349
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 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 Ride On Toy
$199
Available in more colors
PlanToys Van Walker
The PlanToys Van Walker gets little ones up and on the move. Suitable from 10 months of age, it offers balance and support for unsteady feet.
PlanToys Van Walker
$80
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
$149
Wobbel – The Original with Felt
$189
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
$54.99
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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