
Toy Reviews & Gift Advice
There’s nothing like seeing a toy or gift light up a child’s eyes. Based on input from developmental experts, The Bump editors have gathered up the best playthings and special presents for every age and every category, so you can find exactly the right fit for your little loved one.
There’s nothing like seeing a toy or gift light up a child’s eyes. Based on input from developmental experts, The Bump editors have gathered up the best playthings and special presents for every age and every category, so you can find exactly the right fit for your little loved one.
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Toys
Gifts
Toys
The best toys are appropriate for kids’ developmental stage and interests, and encourage ongoing engagement. We’ve gathered guidance from leading experts on what to look for in toys for various ages, and combed the market for top-notch options.

The 8 Best Newborn Toys, Tested by a Mom and Baby

The Best Toys for 2-Month-Olds, According to Parents

The Best Toys for 3-Month-Old Infants, Tested by a Mom and Baby

The Best Toys for 4-Month-Old Babies, According to Parents

The Best Toys for 5-Month-Old Infants, According to Families

The Best Toys for 6-Month-Olds, According to Parents (and Experts)

The Best Toys for 7-Month-Old Babies, According to Families

Our Recommended Toys for 9-Month-Old Infants, Approved by Families

The Best Toys for 12-Month-Old Development

28 Best Toys for 18-Month-Old Tots, According to Parents

The Best Tummy Time Toys, According to Parents

Best Books to Read Before Your Baby’s First Birthday

11 Best Toddler Toys, Tried and Tested by Kids

24 Bath Toys for Good, Clean Fun

9 Best Baby Play Mats and Activity Gyms, Tested by a 3-Month-Old

5 Best Baby Activity Centers, Tested by Infants and Toddlers

The Best Teething Toys for Babies

The Best Children’s Book Subscriptions, Tested by a Mom of Four

32 Awesome Outdoor Toys for Toddlers

The Top Airplane and Car Toys for Toddlers, According to Parents

8 Best Pikler Triangles for Tots, Tested and Reviewed

The 12 Best Baby Rattles for Little Movers and Shakers

13 Best Sensory Toys, Tested by Babies and Toddlers

21 Best STEM Toys for Toddlers

The Best Toddler Ride-On Toys for Kiddos on the Move

The Best Toddler Scooters, According to Parents

6 Best Toddler Tricycles for Outdoor Fun, According to Parents

The Best Balance Bikes for Little Riders

21 Amazing Montessori Toys for Babies and Toddlers

The Best Stacking Toys for Babies and Tots

The Best Play Kitchen Sets for Tiny Chefs

Good Enough to Eat: the Best Play Food for Kids

The Best Baby Dolls for Toddlers, According to Parents

12 Best Dollhouses to Inspire Imaginative Play

8 Best Toddler Water Tables for a Splashing Good Time

6 Best Kids’ Play Tents to Inspire Open-Ended Play

The Best Push Toys for Little Walkers

The Best Pull Toys for Early Walkers

13 Unique Musical Toys That Hit the Right Note
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Gifts
Getting ready to celebrate one of life’s biggest moments? Whether you’re toasting a mom- or dad-to-be, preparing to welcome a new baby brother or sister, commemorating a toddler’s birthday or shopping for another special occasion, our editors have the scoop on the trendiest gifts for every age and budget.

The 41 Best Baby Shower Gifts for Parents-to-Be

40 Amazing Push Present Ideas to Make a New Mom Feel Loved

40 Best Baby Gifts for Any Occasion (and Budget)

The Best Mom-To-Be Gifts to Celebrate Her

The Best Gifts for New Moms to Make Her Feel Loved

The Best Gifts for New Dads, According to Parents

40 Best Gifts for 1-Year-Old Kiddos of 2024

Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Olds, According to Families

28 Best Toys for 3-Year-Olds, According to Parents

30 First Birthday Gift Ideas Worth Celebrating

17 Baby Baptism Gifts That Bring the Blessings

Best Personalized Books for Kids, Reviewed by a Mom of Four
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