25 best educational toys for children under 1 year old

Review of the best according to the editorial board. About selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The birth of a child is an especially important event in the life of any family. At this point, moms and dads are trying to create suitable conditions for the life of their baby. They equip the children's room, buy the necessary items. After birth, the baby begins to grow at a fairly rapid rate. He enjoys studying the world around him. In the first year of life, it is necessary to acquaint children with new textures, materials, sounds, colors. Toys are best suited for this. Modern psychologists point out the need for special educational games that are intended for a certain age.

For newborns, they purchase enticing mobiles with funny characters and pleasant music, special rugs with an arc of toys on top, in which the baby spends a lot of time, rattles that emit a variety of sounds, soft toys in the form of cute animals. The child gets acquainted with new tactile sensations, develops hand motor skills.

For older children, you can pick up music centers with light and sound effects. Manufacturers accompany almost every toy with a melody. This helps to expand the range of educational products for the little ones. Interactive toys do not leave indifferent any kid. Funny robots, animals, characters can move, stimulating the child to move. They teach words, colors and provide a lot of useful information.

Wooden products are gaining more and more popularity. They are valued for their safety. Such toys are made only from natural materials using non-toxic paints. Modern mothers like to buy sorters, which teach the child to memorize geometric shapes and colors, develop the motor skills of the pens. Wooden blocks and construction sets are inexpensive and captivate the kid for a long time.

A separate type is educational bath toys. Almost all babies love to swim. Some children may spend hours on this activity. Everyone's favorite rubber toys, into which you can draw water and then release it, contribute to a fun and useful pastime. Clockwork boats, cutting across the surface, fascinate the child. Modern manufacturers make interesting stickers on the bathtub and walls, which little ones play with pleasure. Our experts have selected the best toys for babies under 1 year old from different categories.

Rating of the best educational toys for children under 1 year old

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best wooden educational toys for children under 1 year old	1	Sorter Alatoys 9 pieces	RUB 350
	2	Constructor Alatoys 'Town'	RUB 950
	3	Wooden pyramid Tomik 'Rainbow colors' 9 elements	245 RUB
	4	Busyboard Iwoodplay Educational house with electrician	RUB 4,790
	5	Inset frame Fantasy Factory 'Animals'	267 r
The best educational toys for newborns	1	Duga Umka with toys on a pendant in a bag	RUB 510
	2	Fisher-Price Butterfly Dream Mobile	RUB 3,500
	3	Chicco Rattle Toy Rings	399 RUB
	4	Funkids Play Ground Gym	RUB 2,990
	5	Crumbs comfort 'Splyusha' for newborns	RUB 530
The best musical educational toys for children under 1 year old	1	Developing center Happy Baby SPRINTER trolley-walker, business board, table	RUB 3,139
	2	Development center Giraffika 'Table'	1 200 RUB
	3	Developing cube Baby Go with light and music	999 RUB
	4	Umka Learning Piano 'Cow'	RUB 1,137
	5	Talking phone Chicco	RUB 1,799
The best interactive educational toys for children under 1 year old	1	Fisher-Price Scientist Puppy with Smart Stages Technology	RUB 4 490
	2	Alilo 'Smart Bunny' R1	RUB 2 279
	3	Trolley-tolokar Baby Care Sport Car	2 380 rub. rub.
	4	Fisher-Price BiBelle Educational Toy	4 320 RUB
	5	'Interactive duck' B655-H04018EN	RUB 14 65
The best educational toys for swimming	1	Set Water World No. 4 Wader (in box)	RUB 1,190
	2	Bathing toys Funkids 'WaterFun-1' art. KB-050B	450 RUB
	3	Playgro buzzer	339 r
	4	Bathing shower Giraffe 'Flower' 939583	RUB 1,300
	5	Playing Together 'Animal House' 232661	RUB 180

The best wooden educational toys for children under 1 year old

Sorter Alatoys 9 pieces

Rating: 4.9

Sorter is a common modern toy designed to sort different objects according to their shape. Alatoys is known for its wood products. Sorters from this company are popular among parents of children under 1 year old. They come in different sizes and difficulty levels. The set, which won first place, consists of a wooden board, in which there are special recesses, and nine geometric shapes that exactly repeat their shapes.

This is one of the simplest designs. Therefore, the age limit from the manufacturer is 0+. The molds are made of MDF – a completely safe material, and the board is made of plywood, which can be said about the same. All 9 figures have their own colors. Bright shades attract the attention of babies.

Using the matching method, the child matches the figures with their shapes. Parents can also participate in this process. Pronouncing the names of geometric shapes, they introduce the baby to them. This game forms a sequence of movements, logical thinking, develops fine motor skills of hands and attention.

Advantages

• natural materials;
• safety for the child;
• developing important skills;
• acceptable cost.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Constructor Alatoys 'Town' painted

Rating: 4.8

Children of all ages love building sets. They make a variety of items that can then be used in role-playing games. But babies under 1 year old need a certain size of parts. Even a small Lego will be too difficult for them. Therefore, modern manufacturers make constructors from different materials with an increased size of elements. Alatoys offers 40-piece colored wooden construction set. He is in second position on the list.

The main material of the toy is birch wood. Parents appreciate this constructor for its level of security. The parts are too big for the little one to swallow and are carefully sanded to prevent injury. The child can play with the constructor alone or with their parents. It provides many options for different buildings.

It is convenient to store the toy due to the fact that the set includes a special wooden pallet. Customers love this firm and its wooden products for children. The game will be interesting to the child, even if some of the details are lost.

Advantages

• made of birch wood;
• large set of parts;
• high level of security;
• convenient pallet included.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Wooden pyramid Tomik 'Rainbow colors' 9 elements

Rating: 4.7

Bronze goes to a Russian-made toy from the Tomik firm. There are parents who prefer the simplest, but at the same time useful, to modern musical, luminous and functional toys. One of these is the well-known pyramid. Children of all generations loved to spend time with colorful rings. Despite the simplicity of its design, the pyramid develops a lot of useful skills in a child of the first year of life.

Pulling up one ring after another, the baby gets acquainted with such concepts as the sequence of actions, the size of objects (from largest to smallest). His logical thinking develops. He begins to distinguish colors, remembers a round shape. To put a ring on a stick, you need to be able to coordinate your movements, which the child also learns while playing.

The manufacturer uses natural wood and non-toxic paint in the manufacture of pyramid elements. There are no 'burrs' dangerous for the child. The toy is 16 cm high, which is convenient for children under 1 year old.

Advantages

• perfectly sanded surface;
• age-related size;
• guaranteed safety;
• development of useful skills of the baby.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Busyboard Iwoodplay Educational house with electrician

Rating: 4.6

Bodyboards and bizidomics are modern wooden toys aimed at the all-round development of the baby's skills. They managed to fall in love with many parents because of their merits: they are made of natural safe materials, they look very impressive and are able to keep a child busy for up to a year for a long time. What is this type of toy? A business board is a board on which various teaching materials and objects are located. For example, a socket with a plug on a cord, a watch with movable hands, a window that closes with a metal latch.

The popular business board manufacturer Iwoodplay has created a real developmental wooden center in the form of a house. Its height is an impressive 42 cm. The toy has a real zipper, doors with locks, sneakers with lacing and Velcro, a labyrinth for figures, a sorter on the roof, two types of gears, a magnetic board and a separate electricity block. The latter consists of a socket, a switch and connectors. The child wants to touch all these objects, push, open, study.

Real objects in everyday life can be dangerous for the baby, and with this toy he can feel freedom of movement. During the game, hand motor skills develop. The child literally learns the world with the help of a business board. Parents love the extra storage space for other toys. Children under one year old spend hours playing bizidom. They are very interested in this occupation.

Advantages

• replaces 18 different toys;
• safe study of household items;
• high interest of the child;
• pastime for the whole family.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Inset frame Fantasy Factory 'Animals'

Rating: 4.5

In families who prefer to buy wooden toys for their children, you can often find frames-inserts or puzzle inserts. This item has many different names, but the construction is the same. It includes a flat board with different images and a cutout for individual parts – tabs. The main task of the kid is to find its place for every detail. It is convenient to do this with the help of small holders, which are located on each of them.

Firm 'Fantasy Factory' used an animal theme in its toy. The board depicts funny animals: a cat, a lamb, a bunny, a pig, a frog and a cow. Their bodies are made in different geometric shapes with patterns. The kid should match the animal's body with its head and legs. During the entertaining process, the child studies the shapes, colors, and names of the most popular animals for up to a year. Parents can imitate the sounds of each animal and tell interesting facts about it.

Children are delighted with the bright colors of the game. The buyers pointed out the small size and affordable cost. All parts are made of wood. Reviews sometimes come across complaints about the presence of poorly sanded edges, but these are isolated cases.

Advantages

• interesting bright image;
• acquaintance of the child with animals;
• entertaining pastime;
• acceptable cost.

disadvantages

• insufficient sanding of the edges on some products.

The best educational toys for newborns

Arc with toys on a suspension in a bag Umka

Rating: 4.9

Newborn children are not suitable for constructors and sorters as toys. They need specially adapted and safest items. Firm 'Umka' has prepared for its customers an excellent option for entertaining the smallest children. The toy arc, which has become the leader in this nomination, is suitable for a crib, infant car seat and stroller. There are three rattles in the shape of a crab and bears suspended from it, which are held on the stars of light green color. They attract the attention of the child while walking or driving.

The bow is often attached to the crib. The child watches bright animals, learns to focus on objects. A huge plus of Umka is the ability to remove the rattles from it and let the baby play. Parents call this product universal. It comes in handy when traveling, outdoors and at home. Over time, children will reach for the pendants with their handles and touch them, getting interesting sounds. The cover of the arc is made of a soft safe material, the toys themselves are made of food-grade plastic.

The manufacturer says about the useful purpose of the arc. It develops newborn attention, reaction speed, vision and imaginative thinking. The price for a multifunctional product is quite reasonable.

Advantages

• universal application;
• development of important skills;
• quality materials;
• removable rattles.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Fisher-Price Butterfly Dream Mobile

Rating: 4.8

Most likely, every modern parent has heard about the Fisher-Price brand. The American firm has won a huge following in different countries around the world. Her products are always safe, of excellent quality and are loved by children. Crib mobile is one of the first to buy. The baby is fascinated by his movements, light effects and listens to different sounds. Butterfly Dreams is one of the best-selling mobiles in our country and a silver medalist in this category. Its price is higher than that of competitors, but the demand is only growing.

The toy is a bracket that holds a special musical device. Three bears in a costume of butterflies of different colors are attached to it. Calm tones, the slow pace of rotation of the mobile, combined with the sounds of nature, soothing lullabies and other melodies to choose from, create a comfortable atmosphere for the newborn. There is a projector on top of the device. In the dark, he projects real little stars onto the ceiling, which also move.

Our experts have found that this mobile is preferred by many parents due to some of its features. The mount is very secure. The unusual projector attracts the child's attention. The remote control has been appreciated by many buyers, especially at night.

Advantages

• excellent construction quality;
• projection of stars onto the ceiling;
• various music to choose from;
• remote control.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Chicco Rattle Toy Rings

Rating: 4.7

The rattle is the very first toy of a newborn baby. It always has a comfortable shape especially for a small handle. New sounds when moving further catch the child's attention. The renowned manufacturer of baby products Chicco has created the 'Rings' rattle. She becomes the third prize-winner. The toy consists of 6 different star-shaped rings that are attached to the main ring. It can be used in different ways: leave it unchanged and let the child grab it in a pen and gnaw or attach the rings to each other, turning it into a kind of chain.

The resulting structure is hung on a stroller, an arc and other objects. This stimulates the baby to reach out to her with his hands. The rings make a rattling sound when they touch each other. The bright rattle develops fine motor skills and coordination skills. At an older age, the child himself will be able to remove the rings. The toy is made of safe soft plastic.

In the reviews, parents note that children laugh when they play with a rattle. The product does not contain harmful components. For some children, it replaces the teether. Buyers love the versatility of the inexpensive toy. They write positive comments to her.

Advantages

• reliable and well-known manufacturer;
• safe composition of the product;
• universal purpose;
• development of fine motor skills.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Funkids Play Ground Gym Play Mat

Rating: 4.6

Developing rugs take a separate place in importance for each parent. They allow you to lure a child with interesting pendants, and sometimes with sound and light special effects. Toys are created in different versions: from the simplest to multifunctional. Funkids offers a unique version of the developmental mat, perfect for newborns. What is special about it? Our experts tried to figure it out.

The first thing that needs to be said is a special mesh. It covers the entire perimeter of the mat and is 18 cm high. This means that the child will be completely safe in this mat. The materials include polyester and plastic. The manufacturer made sure that they are of high quality and harmless to children. While playing on this rug, the baby learns new tactile sensations, recognizes different sounds and remembers vivid images. On two arcs, 5 toys are held on top, which can be removed. Among them there is one rustling one, several rattles and even a mirror. The set also includes 18 multi-colored balls, with which kids up to a year are happy to play.

Different textures and surfaces develop sensorimotor skills. The child experiences new tactile sensations, trains eyesight, and when he tries to grab hanging toys – develops coordination of movements.

Advantages

• a large set of interesting items;
• safe area thanks to the mesh;
• all-round development during the game;
• well-made details.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Crumbs comfort 'Splyusha' for newborns (beige-blue)

Rating: 4.5

Comforters are another popular idea of ​​modern manufacturers. These are products made of soft pleasant fabrics in the form of plush toys, but without filling. They give the newborn a feeling of comfort and care, and the scent of the mother will make the stay in the crib also calm. The popular firm 'Myakishi' has created the 'Splyusha' comfort as the first favorite toy of the baby. If you look at customer reviews, then the company coped with this task quite successfully.

It is made of plush and cotton in the shape of a bunny. The colors are designed in calm beige and blue tones. The toy has very long ears with pimples, for special tactile sensations of the newborn. The size of the comfort is 3229 cm. It is specially made large so that the baby can sleep comfortably with him and hug him. The manufacturer advises the mother to apply a toy during feeding, so that later it smells from it, and the newborns are even more happy to fall asleep with it.

Thanks to the use of plush, the hare is very soft and delicate to the touch. Not all children fall in love with this toy, but most do not part with it during the first months of life. Parents speak positively about this comfort.

Advantages

• the most pleasant to the touch materials;
• comfortable light colors;
• interesting purpose of the toy;
• affordable cost.

disadvantages

• not identified.

The best musical educational toys for children under 1 year old

Developing center Happy Baby SPRINTER trolley-walker, business board, table

Rating: 4.9

The first place among musical educational toys is confidently taken by the multifunctional children's center SPRINTER from Happy Baby. This toy is truly unique. She is at the same time a gurney, a business board and a developing table. And the buyer gets all this at a very reasonable price. The toy is intended for children from 6 months and will last for several years. Parents note in reviews that their children are interested in playing with the center up to 2 years of age.

With the SPRINTER center, your baby develops not only intellectual but also physical skills. Logic, motor skills of hands, fingers and feet, tactile perception, logical thinking, hearing, perception of colors – all this improves in a child while playing with just one object. The trolley has 4 convenient locking wheels and an ergonomic handle. Holding on to it, the baby will be able to take his first steps in life.

On the business board there are gears that make a sound when moving, various geometric shapes, a sorter, a music phone, a labyrinth, a mini-piano with multi-colored keys. If desired, the gurney can be transformed into a full-fledged developmental table with legs.

Advantages

• multifunctional toy;
• transformable design;
• a wheelchair for the development of physical skills;
• interesting for children from six months to 2 years.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Development center Giraffika 'Table'

Rating: 4.8

Educational tables are popular toys among modern parents. They are often presented as a gift to families with children. They are designed for all-round development while playing. Due to the large number of luminous, sound and various bright elements, the child's attention is completely riveted to such toys. Center 'Table' from a Russian manufacturer is suitable for children from 9 months. It stands out on the shelf in the store because of its functionality and at the same time low price. The center ranks second in this category.

The toy is a small table with a developing panel. It contains funny gears, buttons resembling piano keys, a book with musical accompaniment, a rattle and a drum in the middle. When a child presses, twists, touches all these elements, they emit different sounds, and some also light effects. If you open the lion cub, an interesting mirror is found inside it.

The motto is written on the packaging of the center: 'The baby is playing – the mother is resting'. It fully reflects the purpose of the table. Parents can afford to rest while the kid is enthusiastically exploring musical instruments and other objects on it. During the lesson, the child develops hearing, imagination, motor skills for up to a year. The set includes low table legs, but it can be attached to special holders for electronic swings and any object with an arc.

Advantages

• 6 different games in one center;
• exciting activity for kids;
• interesting developmental panel;
• acceptable cost.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Developing cube Baby Go with light and music

Rating: 4.7

We give the honorable third line to another interesting musical toy – a developing cube from Baby Go. It is designed to have something fun for the little ones on each side. Children under one year old are delighted with the toy and often do not part with it throughout the day. On any face of the cube there is a development panel, which consists of several items. When you click on any of them, interesting sounds and sometimes light effects appear.

On the roof, the manufacturer placed buttons on each of which an image of an animal is applied. When you click on them, the duck quacks, the kitty meows, and the baby gets acquainted with new sounds and remembers them. The buttons also flash in different colors. A little book with interesting drawings emits a melody when turning pages. A spinning dial, like on old landline phones, simulates the sound of dialing. Each window contains circles for memorizing colors. Two rattles with small beads inside also make interesting sounds. On one side there are labyrinths of various shapes, along which figures move.

While playing, children develop causal relationships, imagination, color perception. Parents are happy with the purchase, seeing how their child is interested in the Baby Go development cube.

Advantages

• each side has a play bar;
• development of various skills in a child;
• interesting sounds and lighting effects;
• high-quality harmless materials.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Umka Learning Piano 'Cow'

Rating: 4.6

Musical instruments are a separate type of educational toys. They repeat the shape of their prototypes, but are made in a reduced form. These toys are specially adapted for children. They often fall in love with such subjects and enjoy spending time studying them. For kids, you can pick up an educational piano. The 'Cow' was created especially for a child of the first year of life.

The toy works in several modes. The panel has 8 keys, when pressed, the kid hears the classic sounds of this instrument or funny nursery rhymes songs when changing the mode. Above it there are 6 buttons with images of different animals: a cow, a rooster, a frog, a sheep, a horse, an elephant. Clicking on each of them is accompanied by imitation of the voice of animals or poems about them. It depends on the selected mode.

The piano is made in the shape of a cow, and when you play music, its bell and ears glow. The presence of sound control helps out in situations when the parent does not want to accustom the baby to too high volume or wants to take a break from the melodies of toys.

Advantages

• several operating modes;
• luminous elements;
• interesting sounds, songs, poems;
• volume control.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Talking phone Chicco

Rating: 4.5

The development of technology and a change in people's lifestyles affects the production of any household items, including children's toys. No adult can imagine their life without a personal smartphone. Everyone knows that children copy our behavior. Therefore, it has now become natural to buy toys in the form of cell phones. They introduce the child to the first numbers, animals and words.

Chicco presents a talking phone that children of the first year of life love very much. It is made of high quality plastic and is allowed for babies from 6 months. On the body there are 4 main buttons with images of animals, by pressing which the child will hear a number, a musical melody and sound. They all have different colors and glow when pressure is applied. Other buttons play a ringtone. Parents can choose Russian or English voice guidance.

The phone itself is easy to understand, children under one year old quickly figure out the buttons and begin to actively use their first smartphone. It develops memory, improves the perception of colors and sounds. It is important for kids to pretend to be talking on the phone, repeating after their parents.

Advantages

• bright glowing buttons;
• choice of Russian / English languages;
• educational information for children;
• comfortable shape for a child up to a year.

disadvantages

• not identified.

The best interactive educational toys for children under 1 year old

Fisher-Price Scientist Puppy with Smart Stages Technology. Laugh and learn.

Rating: 4.9

The most popular item from the huge Fisher-Price range is the Learned Puppy. This interactive toy has become the best friend of many children under one year old. She looks like a standard plush dog measuring 332716 cm. But on her body there are buttons with the names of body parts (tummy, arm, leg) and letters. There are several modes of operation for classes that help the child get new useful information in a playful way.

Smart Stages technology includes 3 levels. The first teaches the names of body parts, letters, words and colors. In the next mode, 'Encourage', the puppy already communicates with the child, prompting and pushing him to find the desired shades, body parts, and also motivates him to move. When the baby correctly solves the riddles, the toy rewards him with funny songs. The 'Pretend' level implies that the kid will repeat songs, phrases and sound different sounds after the puppy.

The manufacturer recommends the product for play for children from 6 to 36 months. By purchasing it for a very young child, parents can count on interest in it at an older age. Buyers write good reviews about the toy. She teaches the child important skills.

Advantages

• unique teaching technology;
• best friend for a kid;
• over 50 built-in songs and phrases;
• the child's interest for several years.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Musical toy Alilo 'Clever bunny' R1

Rating: 4.8

Smart Bunny is a real trend in the toy market. The Alilo brand has created an amazing interactive friend for babies under 1 year old. In combination, it is a rattle that emits a melody when shaken. And the kids are delighted with the soft glowing ears. The toy is a small plastic bunny with a height of only 9.5 cm. It is sold in different body colors: yellow, blue, pink, purple.

The hare is very smart. He can perform 16 songs, 16 fairy tales and has 66 ringtones for the rattle mode. Also striking is the unique color recognition system. If you put the toy on an object and press on the head, then the ears will glow with the correct color, and he will say its name in Russian. The ergonomic shape allows the baby to comfortably hold his little friend in his hand.

Among the features are built-in melodies designed to help your baby fall asleep calmly. Many crumbs are resting with the Clever Bunny. Durable construction protects against fallout. The manufacturer gives a one-month warranty. The built-in battery holds a charge for a long time, and is replenished by connecting a regular USB cable.

Advantages

• color recognition technology;
• convenient body shape;
• built-in fairy tales, melodies, sounds;
• large battery capacity.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Trolley-tolocar Baby Care Sport Car (614W) with sound effects

Rating: 4.7

What kid would give up their own big car to ride? Baby Care has turned an ordinary toy into a whole educational module. On the steering wheel there are buttons with musical effects. Nearby, attention is drawn to speedometers identical to the real ones. A navigator was placed in front of the steering wheel on the ground. The Toy Range Rover has a beautiful glossy finish with black plastic elements. The assortment includes two colors: white and blue.

The comfortable seat allows the baby to ride for a long time in his toy car. This process stimulates physical development and improved coordination of movements. By pushing off the floor with his feet, the child helps to strengthen the muscles. A handle can be fixed behind the seat, for which the parent will carry the child on a typewriter. Comfortable footrests are provided for such cases. On the sides of the seat there are special mounts that protect the baby from falling. They can be removed if desired.

Tolocar from Baby Care is designed not only for the baby to ride on it. Special handles on the back of the chair allow your child to learn the first steps while holding onto their favorite toy. Parents speak well of the quality of the gurney materials.

Advantages

• physical development of the child;
• multifunctional purpose;
• high quality materials;
• beautiful bright design.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Fisher-Price BiBelle Educational Toy

Rating: 4.6

Another toy from Fisher-Price takes an honorable fourth place. It is not as functional as the 'Learning Puppy', but its price is much lower. The BeeBel Robot is a version of the famous Bebo, designed especially for little girls. The company always closely monitors the quality of products for children. This one turned out to be bright, interesting for kids and at the same time completely safe. The lighting elements on the body work well with the attractive 'BiBel' design.

The robot head is movable. When you press it, the backlight is activated, a funny melody begins to sound, and he begins to perform dance movements. There is a zone on the belly that glows with different bright colors. The toy talks to the kid with funny phrases. If you do not touch the case, then the robot goes into sleep mode and is silent. Parents love the optimal listening volume that is not annoying.

While playing with the robot, the senses develop. The child explores all the possibilities of the toy and observes the causal relationship between his actions and its response. In parallel, coordination of movements and the necessary motor skills of the hands are developing. The cost is quite reasonable. There are often promotions for a toy.

Advantages

• catchy phrases;
• attractive appearance;
• high quality materials;
• bright light effects.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Interactive duck Umka B655-H04018EN

Rating: 4.5

The fifth place is occupied by the educational toy of the Russian brand Umka. In the category of interactive products, it has the simplest functionality. The product is a plastic duck with different buttons on the body. For the kid, the most interesting thing is the mobility of the toy. Thanks to the work of a special motor, it can move in different directions. In order for the toy to start moving, it is enough to press a special button on the head.

The duck can tell 4 poems and sing a song. The buttons on the belly, when pressed, simulate the sounds of animals that are depicted on them. The bright, movable, backlit wings delight the baby along with the movement of the eye and beak. Parents can adjust the volume. The manufacturer recommends the product to children from 6 months.

Buyers say that the duck is comfortable to hold in their hands, it interests the kids and carries them away for a while. Voice acting in a pleasant voice is an additional plus of the product. When the child already knows how to crawl, he begins to try to catch up with the duck, which contributes to physical development. The cost of the toy is low.

Advantages

• movement in different directions;
• many interesting details;
• bright backlight;
• built-in lyrics and song.

disadvantages

• not identified.

The best educational toys for swimming

Set Water World No. 4 Wader (in box)

Rating: 4.9

In recent years, a new type of bathing toys has been added to the store shelves. The Water World set is an excellent representative of such products. It consists of a table on which a whole world of amazing entertainment is located. The kid can spend hours playing this set. Parents are also interested in this activity with their child. Playing with water is soothing, and when combined with a warm bath, it creates an amazing relaxing effect. This is especially convenient before laying the baby down.

The playing field contains several water mills, a pump, sluices, an overturning funnel, a boat and a crane that moves it. During the game in the bath, interesting events develop. The child can come up with a whole plot, thereby developing his imagination. A younger kid will also find great benefits in the lesson. By touching small objects, he perfectly develops hand motor skills.

The set is made of good quality plastic. All details are painted in bright multi-colored shades. To start the game, you need to fill the channels with water. This can be done manually or with a special mill and crane. The cost of the set can be attributed to the average. Parents are happy with the purchase, as reported in the product reviews.

Advantages

• interesting pastime in the water;
• many in-game items in the set;
• attractive bright colors;
• hypoallergenic materials.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Bathing toys Funkids 'WaterFun-1' art. KB-050B

Rating: 4.8

Among the most popular bath toys are stickers. The crumbs are happy to attach them to walls and other surfaces. The product that received the second place in the rating, in addition to this ability, has a number of other functions. Bath toys 'WaterFun-1' do not sink in water. They can be used as a puzzle insert, since each object has an insert in the form of different geometric shapes.

In addition, the stickers are made in the form of various marine abodes. Includes 2 fish, starfish, octopus, turtle, crab, frog and seahorse. During the game, with the help of parents, the baby gets to know them and remembers the names. The toys are made of polyethylene foam, do not contain ammonia and phthalates. This is very important, because the baby comes into contact with them with skin that is not protected by clothing. The elements are soft to the touch and very light in weight.

Figures are glued to the surface only when wet. Parents note an important feature – they always stay afloat. The kid can play with puzzles on the surface of the water. Some customers use this set not only in the bathroom.

Advantages

• coloring that attracts the baby;
• safe lightweight material;
• developing puzzles-inserts;
• hold well on the wall.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Playgro Bath Toy Squeaky Book

Rating: 4.7

Bronze goes to one of the most common types of bathroom toys. The Playgro squeaky book is popular with kids of all ages. The toy is a small book made of waterproof material, with which it is fun and interesting to swim. The pages show different animals in very bright colors. This captivates the baby for a while.

The peculiarity of this product is that it makes interesting funny sounds. When you press on one of the pages of the book, you can hear a beeping. Some children can press on this place for a long time, while having fun and laughing. Parents tell their kids about the different animals drawn in the book. This contributes to the study of new words, obtaining interesting knowledge about the world around.

Book games develop fine motor skills. It is recommended for use from 6 months. But parents often give it to smaller children. In the reviews they write that the toy turned out to be quite strong. The colors do not fade even after many baths. Many children learn to turn pages with this particular book. It can be used not only in the bath.

Advantages

• funny buzzer on the first page;
• exciting activity for kids;
• odorless safe materials;
• getting new skills while playing.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Bathing shower Giraffe 'Flower' 939583

Rating: 4.6

Bath toys are designed to make the bathing experience more interesting and fun. The Giraffiki firm has come up with an unusual design for a baby shower. It is made in the form of a flower from which water flows. The case must be placed on the wall near the bath and click on the duck. Then the mechanism will come into action and water will flow from the shower. Some kids attach the structure to the bathtub itself and play with the shower while sitting.

Kids love the fun colors. Parents are pleased with the use of safe materials and reasonable cost. During the game, you can choose one of two modes. In the first, water will flow in many small streams, in the second – in the form of one large one. To change modes, you need to scroll the orange ring inside the flower. The manufacturer indicates as the recommended age – 9 months +.

To use the toy shower, no batteries are needed, the water is pumped mechanically. Someone considers this a minus, while others, on the contrary, a plus. The reviews praise the materials of manufacture and the bright appearance.

Advantages

• bright colors of the case;
• several operating modes;
• fun activity for the kid;
• no need to use batteries.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Playing Together 'Animal House' 232661

Rating: 4.4

On the fifth line is a set of four items from the brand 'Play Together'. Almost all families with small children have rubber toys-squirts in the arsenal. This safe option will always appeal to the child and will make his bathing even more fun and interesting. The manufacturer indicates that the minimum recommended age is 3 months. The set includes a sheep, a chicken, a dog and a pig.

The toys are made of eco-friendly and durable material and have colorful colors. They introduce the little ones to animals that usually live on farms. Parents pronounce their names, imitate sounds, and crumbs learn new knowledge. The animals fill with water, and then, when pressed, release it in a small fountain. Kids love to splash and have fun with this bathing set.

Parents are pleased with the low price. The small size of the toys allows them to fit into the hands of babies. The set is on sale in a grid. Reviews write about the development of hand motility when pressed, about the manifestation of interest in children under one year old.

Advantages

• the ability to splash;
• perfect size for children;
• good motor development;
• affordable cost.

disadvantages

• not identified.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.