26 Best Baby Toys of 2016

Babies benefit from a range of interactive learning toys, gentle soothers and plush cuddly friends to help them grow and develop into happy toddlers. Here’s a list of the best baby toys of 2016.

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Baby Einstein Explore and Discover Soft Book Toy

The Baby Einstein Explore and Discover Soft Toy Book is the perfect first book for your baby. Each page is brightly colored and multi-textured, allowing your baby to feel new sensations. The book also has a convenient loop which allows you to link it to a car seat, carrier or stroller.

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Crawl Learning Toy

Encourage your baby to crawl or say their first word with the Crawl Learning Toy by VTech. This adorable cuddly bear can speak numerous phrases, sings songs and crawls around at the push of a button, allowing your baby to learn while they play.

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Aden + Anais Toy Swaddle Gift Set

This gorgeous toy and swaddle set is the perfect comfort for your newborn baby. This set includes a cute red-maned lion suitable for new babies to cuddle and coo at, as well as a breathable swaddle blanket for naps and security. A wonderful giftset for 2016.

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The First Years Mickey Mouse Feeding and Activity Seat

Make baby weaning fun with this Micky Mouse Feeding and Activity Seat. Suitable for ages 6 months upwards, this multi-function seat has its own pair of hands that hold cups and objects, as well as a fun spinning ball. Perfect for babies who are new to solid food!

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Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar Soother

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Baby Soother is both a night light and musical toy to help your baby nod off to sleep. Based on the iconic book, this caterpillar shaped night light has 4 light and sound settings so you can get the atmosphere just right.

$29.88

LAIMALA Baby Teether Toys with Pacifier Clip

Relieve your teething baby with this set of 5 colorful food-themed teething toys. Contains a banana, watermelon, milk bottle, orange and grape shaped teether made from durable safe material. The perfect size for young infants to chew and gnaw. Comes in a handy bag.

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Fisher-Price Groove & Glow BeatBo

The Groove & Glow BeatBo is a plush toy with a difference. Press his tummy and watch him light up, sing and play groovy music while your wriggly baby excitedly jiggles along. Great for cuddles as well as learning and developing.

$46.99

Lamaze Listen and Match Storytime

Your baby will love looking at and feeling this multi-sensory pirate toy book by Lamaze. Featuring ‘Yo Ho Horace’, each unique page is colorful and textured, and contains squeaky sounds that can be activated by your baby throughout. Perfect for babies ages 6 months upwards.

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Fisher-Price Musical Clacker Keys

Watch your baby grasp, clack and shake this fun set of textured musical keys. Press the button and hear a number of musical tunes. Each key has a different feel and color to develop your baby’s sensory awareness. Perfect as a first toy.

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Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Sit, Stride & Ride Lion

The 3-in-1 Sit, Stride and Ride Lion allows for your baby to play as she grows. For sitting babies, there’s plenty of activities such as lights, balls, sounds and buttons. As your baby learns to crawl and walk she’ll be able to ride the lion all over the home!

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VTech Gallop and Rock Learning Pony

The VTech Gallop and Rock Learning Pony grows with your baby! It starts out as a rocking horse and transforms into a ride along toy for when your little one is ready. Also features over 60 songs, fun phrases and authentic horse sounds.

$71.99

Little Tikes Light 'n Go - 3-in-1 Activity Walker

Delight your little tike with this 3-in-1 animal themed activity walker. Includes 70 activities in total including songs, sounds, word games, beads, balls and buttons. It also has a handy light that illuminates the ground to encourage your baby to take their first steps forward.

ZoLi Chubby Gummy Gum Massager

This brand new, innovative gum massager doubles up as a starter toothbrush and is great for calming unhappy babies. The nubs and wide handle are easy for tiny hands to use. Take it with you everywhere you go and feel assured that this toy contains an anti-choke shield for optimal safety.

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Daisy 4 x Animal Infant Baby Kids Wrist Rattle & Foot Finder Set

Teach your baby some basic movements with this hand and foot animal rattle set. Simply put these adorable soft socks and mits onto your baby and watch him rattle, wriggle and play. Each item contains brightly colored animals and bells. Perfect for newborns.

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Babylian Educational Grasping Rattles

This set of infant grasping rattles are made from soft mellow wood and are wonderful for helping your baby develop hand-eye co-ordination. Each rattle is bright colored, uniquely shaped and makes a nice sound when shaken. Perfect as a first toy.

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Babylian Floating Toy Tortoise Bath Thermometer

Your infant will love bathing with this adorable bright yellow toy tortoise. Amazingly, it also doubles up as a thermometer, meaning you can keep an eye on your baby’s bath water temperature as they play and splash. A great gift for any new baby.

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Aipai Baby Musical Penguin Toy

The Aipai Musical Penguin is an interactive baby toy who will have your baby wriggling and singing in no time. This highly intelligent penguin can tell stories, sing songs, and even plays hip hop with upbeat rhythms to get your baby jiggling.

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Personalized Disney Minnie Mouse Baby Snuggle Blanky Blanket

Babies love comforting blankets, especially ones with plush toys attached. This Minnie mouse baby blanket not only comes with a plush Minnie, but will be customized with your babies name across the fabric. The perfect gift for a baby shower or naming ceremony.

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Pink Elephant Baby Activity Spiral Stroller Toy

This brightly colored, animal themed spiral toy is perfect for wrapping around cribs, strollers or car seats to keep your baby occupied. Featuring a pink elephant, blue elephant and friendly giraffe, this toy is the perfect plush accompaniment for your baby’s travel equipment.

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The Teething Egg

The teething egg toy is different to other teethers on the market. It uses unique technology to mimic the texture and feel of a baby’s gums. This makes it even more satisfying for your baby to chomp down and gain tooth ache relief. Comes with a handle for easy grip.

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Infantino Take and Play Safari Activity Gym and Playmat

The Take and Play Safari Activity Gym is a portable play mat with padded material for extra comfort. Includes built in peek-a-boo games, mirrors, Safari plush animals and rattles. Perfect for new babies who like to explore the world during ‘tummy time’.

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Safety 1st Happy Space Play Yard – Confetti

This portable play yard is the perfect space for your baby to nap and play. Contains multiple pockets to keep wipes and bottles, as well as built-in plush toys for hours of entertainment. The soft padded floor also helps your baby nod off after all the excitement.

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Tiny Love Gymini Under the Sea Playmat

Encourage your baby to explore the underwater world with this bright and colorful playmat by Tiny Love. Includes crinkly textured crabs, plush jelly fish, textured teethers and shiny mirrors to keep your baby fully engaged and stimulated. Perfect for tummy time.

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Chicco Walky Talky Baby Walker – Spring

Teach your baby to walk and talk in several languages! The Chicco Walky Talky is the first ever multi-lingual walker that teaches your baby words and phrases in English, French. Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese. Includes tunes, lights and a pull-away tray. Perfect for bilingual babies.

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Baby Snug and Activity Tray

Sit your baby comfortably in this baby snug and watch them play with the interactive activity tray. The tray has eight activities in total, including beads, balls and textured toys to keep your little one entertained while you are free to put your feet up.

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Mamas & Papas Zam Bee Zee Soft Toy Lion

Zam Bee Zee is a plush lion toy with a gorgeous red mane. He is made from very soft fabric and has a little chime in his tummy, meaning when you shake him, he makes a gentle noise. Suitable from birth, this toy makes the perfect companion for your infant.

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