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1–2 years

Busy hands

Once toddlers are on the move, play becomes purposeful. They fill and empty, stack and knock down, and repeat a task until they have mastered it. Toys at this stage reward that persistence with a satisfying click, clack or tumble.

A toddler stacking colourful wooden letter blocks on a table

What you might notice

Stacking a few blocks, then enjoying knocking them over
Posting shapes into holes and lifting lids to find what is hidden
Pulling and pushing toys while walking
Copying everyday tasks they see you do

What to look for in a toy

Pick toys with one clear challenge, such as a single stacker or a simple sorter
Chunky pieces are easier to grip and safer for children who still mouth toys
Pull-along toys need short cords: under 30 cm for this age
Wood and solid fabric survive being thrown, which will happen

Every child develops at their own pace. These notes describe play, not milestones: if you have questions about your child's development, talk to your health visitor or GP.

Toys for 1–2 years

A wooden rainbow of nested arches in soft red, orange, yellow, green and blue on a white shelf

Bestseller

From 12 months

Rainbow Arch Stacker

Seven nesting arches in soft watercolour shades: a stacker, a tunnel, a cradle and a bridge.

£34

A wooden ring stacker with rings in purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and pink on a square wooden base

From 10 months

Classic Ring Stacker

Ten bright rings on a smooth wooden base: the first puzzle most children solve on their own.

£24

A wooden sorting board with a red circle, orange triangle, green square and blue pentagon stacked on pegs

From 18 months

Peg & Shape Sorting Board

Four chunky shapes to slot over matching pegs, in colours that make the first matches easy.

£26

A grey felt basket filled with wooden building blocks in natural wood, blue, green, yellow and red

From 12 months

Natural Building Blocks

Sixty blocks in natural and painted wood, delivered in a felt storage basket.

£42

Three linked wooden elephants against a bright yellow background

From 12 months

Elephant Parade Pull-Along

A family of three wooden elephants that wobble along behind new walkers.

£22

A cream teddy bear sitting beside a wicker basket and a knitted blanket

Suitable from birth

Bramble the Cotton Bear

A soft, huggable bear in organic cotton, with embroidered eyes and no small parts.

£30

A child's hands pushing a yellow and a dark blue toy car across a wooden table

From 18 months

Bamboo Racing Cars

Two chunky racing cars with rubber tyres that roll smoothly on floors and tables.

£24

Other ages