10 Best Sensory Toys for Toddlers In 2024

Design

It is quite durable and long-lasting, plus lightweight and the perfect size for babies to clutch and hold. Newborns to two-years-olds will be delighted with this fantastic colorful, bright toy.

Safety

The multi-colored loops are free of PVC and BPA, and they toy can be refrigerated to soothe the gums of teething babies. This item cannot, however, be submerged in water to clean it, so it must be hand-wiped only. The inner cube has a rattle with a soothing sound that will not irritate parents. Toddlers and infants will be charmed by this beautiful toy that they can shake, twist, throw, and chew for hours of fun. It is the perfect size for little hands to hold and manipulate easily. The Winkel makes a fabulous travel toy too.

Physical Development

Besides learning the basic colors, toddlers can develop two-handed play, clutching, fine and gross motor skills, and hand-eye coordination with this simple, brilliant toy.

Design

Each color of putty arrives their own easy-to-open container, thus making them easy to transport. Each color-coded putty is designed with a different level of firmness that ranges from super soft to super firm. Having your child work their way through the firmness levels will increase their grip.

Safety

The putty is formulated using non-toxic materials, thus your child will be perfectly safe if they swallow it. Furthermore, the formula is free of latex, casein, and gluten. The putty is clean and non-greasy.

Physical Development

Putty is perfect for exercising the muscles in your child’s hand. They can squeeze, stretch, twist, or pinch the putty to strengthen their muscles and increase their fine-motor skills. Playing with the putty will also decrease their stress levels.

Design

Each page comes with beautiful real-life illustrations or pictures with their corresponding names printed in high contrast fonts. There are themes every two pages. For example, you have two pages of words that pertain to the “outside” or are considered to be related to “bath”. There are 100 colorful pictures and 100 very simply words to learn.

Safety

The board book itself is made of only the highest quality sturdy board. The cover, however, has an added layer of soft cushiony material so your kid will feel a lot more comfortable holding the First 100 Words in his or her hands and will not injure them if accidentally dropped. Additionally, the soft texture of the cover plus the hard surfaces of the pages can provide an excellent contrast on textures, perfect for honing his or her tactile skills.

Physical Development

This book is a must have for kids as it teaches basic everyday vocabulary and helps to develop language skills. It’s vibrant colors and exciting illustrations are sure to stimulate your kid’s mind. First 100 Words by Roger Priddy is excellent for pairing words to pictures and vice versa. This book is so inviting that kid’s can enjoy it alone or with someone reading to them. For the fact that it’s durably made, the pages will not easily rip from frequently use.

Design

This VTech musical baby toy comes with brightly-colored and highly interactive pages that are very easy to flip or turn. With each turn of the page, your kid will be treated to a listening experience of 6 classical, very lovable nursery rhymes. Aside from the nursery rhymes, there are also more than 40 fun and education phrases, beautiful children’s sons and melodies, and the sounds of everyday things and events. There are 5 tabs on the outer edge of the Musical Rhymes. Each tab plays a melody of different musical instruments such as a guitar, drums, maracas, violin, and trumpet. On the rib of the Musical Rhymes is a big star with a smiling face that lights up when the Musical Rhymes is powered on. The control switch, which turns on and off the book or changes it into either learning or music mod, is located just below the big smiling star. With so many activities, Musical Rhymes Books have also been given as toys for autistic toddlers.

Safety

There are no small parts included in this toy, thus you will not have to worry about your toddler choking on anything.

Physical Development

Music is one of the best ways to stimulate your kid’s sensory as it helps with early language skills and introduces kids to patterns. Your kid will love listening classic nursery rhymes as they improve their motor skills by exploring this fun book. With this Musical Rhymes Book by Vtech, kid can learn and listen to piano sounds as they explore and play the colorful piano sounds. This book is perfect for small kids as the pages are easy to turn and each page provides fun, sensory stimulating activities.

Design

All of the colors of the beads are bright and encourage children to engage in playing with them. The idea of the water beads is to create a toy that combines touch, sight, and sound to create an environment that is great for the sensory system. They are great for integrating into early childhood developmental activities. The soft texture of the beads plus the slippery feel gives toddlers a sense of relaxation when playing with them. It is great for a calming exercise. They can focus on the feel of the beads in their hands, between their fingers, and watch as they fall down into the bin. The kit comes with eight ounces of beads which is about 20,000 small beads. When you receive the beads place a small amount in a bowl or bin add water and let sit overnight. You will be truly amazed when you wake up in the morning. On the plus side, they are reusable. Just dump them out and let them dry out, place back in the bag for next time. These are a great tool for sensory development and will last forever.

Safety

They have been created out of non-toxic materials that are safe for children and are environmentally friendly.

Physical Development

Not only are the water beads create for calming and relaxing toddlers but they also provided a wonderful way to encourage their fine motor skill development. Whether just reaching in and playing with the water beads with their hands and fingers to using scoops and spoons. The beads are a great tool for aiding in their development.

Design

If you are looking for a fun way to build your balance skills through play, check out the Gonge Riverstones. These brightly colored "rocks" come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Each stone is made of hard and durable plastic and features a variety of different height and steepness options. The underside of each stone is hollow allowing them to stack together for easy storage between use. Each stone is individually moveable which gives you a plethora of arrangement and design options to choose from. Specifically helpful for toddlers or children with special needs, these stones can make a fantastic addition to any indoor or outdoor play area!

Safety

Non-slip rubber grips dot the bottom of the stones to prevent slipping when placing on laminate floors or other smooth surfaces and will not damage surfaces.

Physical Development

Balancing on these stones may be more difficult then it first appears as the angle and standing surface varies from stone to stone. Many play options can utilize these stones and support a variety of physical development from overall coordination to building positive associations with exercise. Put them close together and try to jump from one stone to next to practice balancing and build leg strength. Line the stones up from largest to smallest or by color to introduce size and shape recognition and sequencing. Use them as seats in a circle for storytime, the possibilities are endless!

Design

These monkey noodles are a perfect fidget and tactile tool used to create a sensory stimulation. They can be twisted, pulled, twirled, or squeezed than they just snap right back to their original shape. Every pack comes with 5 monkey noodles in it. The colors will vary in each pack. When noodles come out of the package they are 12 inches long and then stretch up to 8 feet long.

Safety

Each of the noodles has been created from a high quality customized material that is nontoxic, hypoallergenic, and free of any BPA, latex, or phthalates. They are constructed to be durable and safe for anyone in the family.

Physical Development

They help create a sense of calmness, relieve stress, help attention spans, and redirect focus. They are best suited for children over the age of three years old. Each sensory noodles will reduce and relieve stress while calming anyone that plays with them.

Design

This board is designed with 9 buckles, buttons, and ties all of which vary in levels of difficulty. Your child will be able to practice operating the various pieces in a low-pressure environment, thus allowing them to learn at their own pace.

Safety

All of the pieces are attached to the board so you won’t have to worry about your child putting any small pieces in their mouth. The board is composed of a soft wool material thus eliminating the possibility of your child being hurt if accidentally hit.

Physical development

As your child masters the buttons, buckles, and ties on the board they will be able to carry those skills over to dressing themselves. The different textures and brightly colored features will stimulate your child’s sensory skills. Playing with the board will improve your child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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This ball is the perfect tool to help teach your child everything from bright colors to numbers. By pushing the giant star button, you child will be able to learn animals, colors and many more. This is a great learning tool. Originally designed for infants who are 6 months it can be used from any infant or toddler up to the age of two. It is recommended that before use you change the AAA batteries that comes with the product as the batteries it comes with are intentionally used for display mode only and may not last long.

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This ball is 100% safe for your little one to use. It comes with soft fabric textures for your little one to safely handle. It also is a motion sensor making it fun and easy for your little one to use. It’s a great toy if you’re trying to get your infant to crawl.

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Your little one will be able to enhance their fine motor skills and develop their muscle strength as they’ll be able to throw this ball around without any issues. It’s lightweight and great for a toddler. Your baby will also be able to shake and crawl around with this ball as well. It’s a great way to get your little one active and teach them how to crawl as they’ll be able to chase after the toy that they desire.

Design

Composed of 100 % cotton-canvas, this pod swing is soft and warm on the inside. The removable cushion is inflatable and composed of a PVC material. Wrap the cushion in a blanket or pillowcase to increase the level of coziness inside the pod. This uniquely designed chair will look great in any child’s room and even saves space.

Safety

With all the hardware included, installation is easy. The carabineer and tree strap will get the swing secured to whatever you attach it to. As long as your child weighs under 170 pounds they will be perfectly safe to swing or sit in the pod.

Physical Development

The pod gives your child a place they can retreat from the world. Whether they’re swinging, reading a book, or watching tv the pod provides them with a feeling of security. Children with autism will especially love this pod as it gives them a place to retreat when they experience a sensory overload. The bright colors and soft textures of the swing will appeal to your child’s sensory development.