Choosing toys by age: a simple guide
Babies explore with their senses, so look for rattles, soft toys and stackers with no small parts. Toddlers love to push, pull and build; from three, pretend play and simple games take off; from…
Play ideas, age guides and gift tips from the Skylark team.
Babies explore with their senses, so look for rattles, soft toys and stackers with no small parts. Toddlers love to push, pull and build; from three, pretend play and simple games take off; from…
Build a blanket fort, paint with sponges, put on a puppet show, bake and decorate biscuits, run a treasure hunt with picture clues, or play a family board game tournament.
Every toy we sell is tested by an independent lab for its age group: strength, sharp edges, small parts, paints and materials. We publish the age range, the materials and any warnings on every…
Dim the lights, run a warm bath, read one favourite story, switch on a soft night light and keep the same order every night. Small rituals help little ones settle.