The 10 best developmental toys

The Skip Hop Rocking Owl Stacker, RRP $39.95, allows your little one to practice motor skills and develop hand-eye coordination as they rock, stack and play.

The Les Folies Sophie la Girafe So Pure Bath Toy RRP $29.90 is made from 100% natural rubber and shaped like a buoy making it easy for little hands to hold.

The Merino Kids Organic Snuggle Toy RRP $40, is made with 100% organic cotton with a merino wool filling and is machine-washable. The fabric corners and tabs are perfect or little fingers to play with.

Encourage bub’s grapsing skills with the Yvette Unicorn Squeaker, RRP $19.95. The toy makes a cute and entertaining squeaking sound when shaken or squeezed.

The Hello Sunshine: My Learning Book from Kmart, RRP $5, helps teach the alphabet, words, colours and sounds.

The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, RRP $139 mixes classic design and easy manoeuvrability. Used indoors or out, it encourages imagination and the development of large motor skills.

The BRIO My First Railway Starter Pack features a train, tunnel and clever connection magnets making it perfect for inquisitive toddlers.

The LEKA baby gym from IKEA, RRP $45, will stimulate bub’s eyesight and encourage hand-eye coordination.

The Nattou Lapidou Octopus, RRP $19.95, is specially designed around the natural grasp-reflex of newborn babies. The tentacles of Octopus remind newborns of the umbilical cord from their mother’s womb, giving them a feeling of safety and trust.

The Playgro Flowing Bath Tap and Cups, RRP $29.99, makes bath time fun. Use this developmental bath toy a variety of ways for endless splish splash fun.