10 Safe Toys for Babies and Toddlers

10 Toys for a Baby or Toddler that Have High Safety Standards

Finding safe toys for babies and toddlers has gotten harder in the wake of the discovery of lead in children's products. However, there are still many toys that are safe for children. Below are 10 toys for babies and toddlers that have been tested for safety. The toys listed below come from companies who have stated that all of their toys meet or exceed the requirements for toy safety, so with that statement in mind, feel free to browse the other toys on these websites as well.

Little Champs Activity Football
The Little Champs Activity Football from Little Tikes is appropriate for babies and toddlers 6 months to 36 months. It is an electronic football-shaped toy with lights and sounds to stimulate sensory skills. At around $9.99, this safe and educational toy will be loads of fun for many babies and toddlers. This can be found on the Little Tikes website at www.littletikes.com. It can also be found at many retail locations, such as Walmart, KB Toys, Target, and Toys R Us, to name a few. Not all locations of a specific retailer will carry the product, so be sure to call ahead.

Soft & Sturdy Building Projects
Soft & Sturdy Building Projects from Step2 is most appropriate for toddlers. Made from soft foam, these sturdy pieces meant to resemble wood provide fun practice of fine motor skills. A child can create many different structures with this collection of child-sized building set. It comes with interlocking pieces, as well as nuts and bolts that can be easily fastened by children. This product is about $14.99 and can be found on the Step2 website at www.step2.com. Some Walmart locations also carry this product. Call ahead to be sure the store you will visit carries this product.

Flutterby Butterfly High Chair Toy
Designed for babies 6 months and up, the Flutterby Butterfly High Chair Toy is versatile as well as educational. This safe baby toy, costing a little under $20, can be attached to most strollers or high chairs, using the suction cup attached to the toy. To but this safe toy, visit www.monkeybeans.com and visit the baby toys section.