11 best educational toys up to a year

The role of any children's toys with the function of development should be to activate independent activities. If the baby can not play it even after prompting an adult, he will lose interest in her. Therefore, it is important to choose the right educational toy for a child who is not yet 1 year old.

How to choose a toy

When choosing a developing toy, it is necessary to take into account some nuances:

1. The design of the product must be safe. Avoid sharp corners, crevices in which you can stick your hand or finger.

2. All parts must be securely fixed.

3. It is better to choose products of their hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly material. The toy should not be covered with toxic paints. The kid will definitely taste the toy.

4. It is important to make sure you have a quality certificate.

5. It is not recommended to buy kits for older children. They may contain small details and do not cause interest.

6. You should not choose too big and heavy toys.

7. The toy should be comfortable to use and practical in terms of washing.

It is difficult to combine all aspects of development in one toy. Each of them belongs to a specific category:

1. Motor development. This includes cloth books, rattles, whispers and tweeters. Kids especially like a bag with different fillings, finger labyrinths.

2. Development of attentionmemory, logic. This category includes pyramids, puzzles, various board games, constructors.

3. Development of creative abilities. These include finger paints, special mats for drawing, mosaics, sets for modeling.

4. Physical development. These are various walkers, pushers, running bikes, a ball. All products contribute to early physical development, strengthen the muscles of the legs, arms, back.

Kids under one year old will definitely like colorful toys that will teach him to perform simple movements, to imitate sounds. The main thing - do not overdo it with the information. Each toy should reflect one or two properties. Directing the baby, it is important to give him more independence and the opportunity to fantasize. Our experts analyzed a huge selection of children's products and made a rating of the best toys for children under one year based on the opinions of parents and recommendations of pediatricians.

Rating the best educational toys up to 1 year

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive educational toys for children up to 1 year old: a budget of up to 1000 rubles.	1	Rattle Tiny Love "Magic Ball"	569 ₽
	2	Bathing set El'BascoToys "Zoo"	454 ₽
	3	Big pyramid "Stellar"	329 ₽
	4	Myakishi EKO cubes	215 ₽
	5	Bondibon multicolored maze	201 ₽
The best educational toys for children under 1 year: a budget of up to 3,000 rubles.	1	Developing rug Ooty-Way "colorful ocean"	1 630 ₽
	2	Musical toy Fisher-Price "Piano Puppy"	1 819 ₽
	3	Educational toys Plan Toys "Hammer with balls"	1 999 ₽
The best educational toys for children under 1 year: a budget of up to 5,000 rubles.	1	Smoby Cotoons Development Center	4 330 ₽
	2	Walkers, wheelchair Keenway "Walk and Play"	3 870 ₽
	3	Educational toy Fisher-Price "Teaching robot Bibo"	4 400 ₽

The best inexpensive educational toys for children up to 1 year old: a budget of up to 1000 rubles.

Between the ages of 0 and a year, the crumb is more perceived by hearing. He is attracted to bright colors and new sounds. Today, the assortment of children's toys is full of various pyramids, rattles and cubes that your child will definitely like. In addition, they are quite affordable.

Rattle Tiny Love "Magic Ball"

Rating: 4.

Magic ball is designed for the development of fine motor kid. It can be used from birth. The round rattle is made in bright colors and has petals-lobes with pimples. Inside these lobules there is a mirror surface. In the center of the ball is a funny face, which you can twist and observe how the color changes from yellow to orange.

Sturdy construction does not allow the toy to break even if the kid throws it from one room to another. It sounds funny if you roll it or just shake it with your hand. The product will attract the attention of any child, will allow to calm him down while crying. Crumbs will be interesting to consider it, study the mirror surface and sort through the slices.

 

Bathing set El'BascoToys "Zoo"

Rating: 4.

In the second place of our ranking is set for swimming, consisting of various colored animal figures. Among them are the hippopotamus, the lion, the kangaroo, the giraffe with the monkey and even the camel. They are all soft to the touch and quite large. Made a set of polymer. It is perfect for both girls and boys up to 1 year. The toy allows not only to study animals, but also develops fine motor skills.

The baby will enjoy bathing with animals that are easily glued to the smooth surface of the tile or the bathroom. In addition, the elements are easy to clean and take up little space. With the help of a bathing kit you can arrange a whole theatrical performance. Therefore, the "Zoo" is particularly suitable for children who do not really like water treatments.

 

Big pyramid "Stellar"

Rating: 4.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer indicated the age of 1 year, the pyramid is perfect for children from 6 months. It includes 14 pots. The folded toy is very compact. Its height reaches 65 centimeters. The pyramid will help the child to remember colors, to match the sizes, to receive the first skills of the account. It can be played at home on the floor in the sandbox, while bathing in the bath. In addition, each object has special holes to make it more fun to play in the water. The holes of the pots are all different, they are inscribed in geometric shapes.

It is interesting that the pyramid can be assembled in two ways: inside and in height. The assembled structure is stable due to the fact that the cups cling to each other with their bottoms. All items are absolutely safe for the baby.

 

Myakishi EKO cubes

Rating: 4.

Eco's soft cubes are colored safe toys made from natural and environmentally friendly materials: cotton and flax. They have an optimal size, bright colors and various sizes. Different textures and sound elements contribute to the development of a child's analyzer system. They improve fine motor skills and form design skills.

It is possible to make not only a tower from the crumbs, but also a path, a house and even a ladder. Children make train cubes, chairs and beds for other toys. The set includes 6 items that are packaged in a stylish paper bag.

 

Bondibon multicolored maze

Rating: 4.

Educational toy made of wood and metal elements.She will surely attract the attention of the baby and will not let him be bored. The multi-colored labyrinth is a stand to which two wires are attached. On each of them are strung mobile elements in the form of large beads.

The toy is very pleasant to the touch. In addition, it contributes to the development of spatial imagination, develops motor activity. Playing with a maze is not only interesting, but also useful. All elements of the toy are securely fastened, so the colorful maze is absolutely safe for kids.

The best educational toys for children under 1 year: a budget of up to 3,000 rubles.

In this category of the rating are more functional toys. They are completely safe and contribute to the development of the necessary skills.

Developing rug Ooty-Way "colorful ocean"

Rating: 4.

Developmental mats have long been popular with parents and their children. They help not only to distract the child, but also to develop motor functions. The multi-colored ocean rug creates a unique environment in which the baby can have fun and explore the world. He learns to distinguish shapes and colors, studies sounds and touches additional elements with interest, including a soft pad, a fish with balls inside, a musical luminous turtle, a flower with a mirror, an octopus teether.

The rug has a round shape with a diameter of 85 cm. It has two arcs for which toys are attached. The mat itself is made of textiles, it can be washed by unhooking the arc. It is suitable for both boys and girls.

 

Musical toy Fisher-Price "Piano Puppy"

Rating: 4.

A musical puppy with a piano introduces the baby with various colors, sounds and names of animals. Thanks to this toy, the baby will recognize the first words in Russian, will be able to play the keys on his own, creating his own melodies. The child with pleasure knocks on the piano, examines the keys play. You can take a toy with you on the road, for a walk or to the clinic due to its compact size.

Piano-puppy has 2 game modes, which include 30 songs, melodies and phrases. The keys are highlighted, there is a handle for easy carrying and an interactive little book. A puppy's nose is a full button and is equipped with a light bulb, it participates in toy programs. On the case of the product there is a button to adjust the volume, mute and unmute. On the side there are ringlets that can be nibbled. The toy is quite strong, so it is very difficult to break it.

 

Educational toys Plan Toys "Hammer with balls"

Rating: 4.

All children love to knock their palms and toys. This fun can be turned into a developmental activity with the help of "Ball balls". The wooden toy from Plan Toys carries the child not only by knocking the hammer on the balls, but also by how the ball enters the pocket and rolls out from the opposite side of the body. The game makes the child a real delight, develops fine motor skills, visual coordination. To continue the game, just insert the ball back and hit it again with a hammer.

The composition of the toy includes a box, three balls of different colors and a hammer. It is made of rubber wood using non-toxic paints.

 

The best educational toys for children under 1 year: a budget of up to 5,000 rubles.

Educational toys more expensive than 3 thousand rubles differ in their multifunctionality, large size and original design. It is not easy to choose the most-most among the wide range, therefore our rating includes only the best toys for children up to one year old.

Smoby Cotoons Development Center

Rating: 4.

The game table from Smoby helps the child to develop, playing with a mirror, spinning gears, drums, a multi-colored pyramid, an electronic sorter. All items are securely mounted on the panel, so the kid will not lose them. A table for a long time will take a crumb with its colorful details and will give parents a little rest. The toy develops a sense of rhythm, hearing, the concept of colors and shapes, spatial thinking.

The center is made of high-quality plastic, which does not cause allergies and does not electrify. Developmental table is designed for children from 6 months. It is simple and reliable to use. Sold in disassembled form, runs on batteries.

 

Walkers, wheelchair Keenway "Walk and Play"

Rating: 4.

At the age of 6 to 12 months, the baby begins to rely on everything he sees. This is especially true of chairs that tend to fall on the child, or near him. Walkers with a wheelchair function from the Keenway brand perform the function of support. They stand firmly on the floor, and the baby confidently keeps on its feet.

The walkers are made of plastic, which is quite pleasant to the touch. On the handle there is a small relief, so that the baby is comfortable to hold on and not slip. The gurney is very bright, has many interesting details: a coil, keys, a telephone. They all have musical effects. When you click on them lights up. The toy has a volume control.

 

Educational toy Fisher-Price "Teaching robot Bibo"

Rating: 4.

The training robot from Fisher-Price is recommended for children from 9 months. This interactive toy has light and sound effects. She has three game modes: dancing and movement, games and learning, recording and remixing. She can sing and talk. If you write the phrase, Bibo will repeat it when you press on the stomach. The robot introduces kids with the alphabet, flowers, numbers.

Bibo is made of plastic and textiles. He knows 35 tunes to which he fervently dances. This toy will allow you to spend time fun and profitably. The robot develops dexterity in children, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, promotes the development of motility, and allows you to receive fundamental knowledge.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.