Toys

While most people think of a knock-off Louis Vuitton bag when they hear the word, ‘counterfeit,’ the reality is: no industry is spared and fake kids products are quickly becoming a very dangerous problem. From car seats to bamboo dinnerware to play kitchens, parents are unknowingly being duped when trying to shop thoughtfully for their families. In this article, we look at how third-party sites like Amazon and eBay are facilitating these sales and how the Shop Safe Act 2020, brand initiatives and customers are working to hold them liable.

As advocates of play-based learning, we’ve teamed up with expert early learning educators to curate the toys and activities you need to help your tot reach developmental milestones, learn important life skills and build the confidence needed to enter a formal learning environment. Perfect for newborns up to Age 6, The Tot Play & Learn Sets are the screen-free educational tool you’ve been looking for.

Of all the toy trends, we simply can’t get enough of rattan! In this guide, we go over the importance of choosing sustainably sourced options, the benefits of rattan as well as our favorite rattan toy and furniture picks for kids!

In an industry that’s still quite unregulated, a lot of potentially harmful ingredients can be found lurking in plastic toys, especially when they come from overseas. If you’re like us – after safe alternatives – then you’re going to want to check out these 25 wooden toys your kids will actually want to play with!

When it comes to a child’s cognitive and physical development, they actually need far fewer toys and tools than you think! In this article, we’ll look at the one toy the National Association for the Education of Young Children believes every classroom should have.

These toys may just seem like fun and games, when in fact, they are an important step in your child’s learning, growth and development.

Looking for ways to shop sustainably for your tot? In this article we look at what sustainability means in the toy world and share our 10 favorite sustainable toy picks.

Wondering what a Pikler Triangle is and why it’s so beneficial for your tot’s cognitive and physical development? In this article, we look at the history of the Pikler triangle, the developmental benefits and share why we love Lily & River’s made in the USA Climbing Triangle and Ramp Sets!

As advocates of play based learning, we could not be more thrilled to introduce Explore Nook. Exclusively available at The Tot, this eco-friendly wooden toy brand is doing BIG things for little learners when it comes to STEM and nature play.

As parents of kids who have ‘DOLLHOUSE’ underlined twice on their wish lists this year, we dove deep into the world of dolls and dollhouses to find options that are non-toxic, engaging, sustainable and most importantly – fun! In this guide, we share our favorite product picks, the benefits of imaginative doll play as well as questions to ask your self when considering a dollhouse.