Toomies TOMY Foam Cone Factory Baby Bath Toy | Ice Cream Themed Bubble Making Toy Octopals Number Sorting Baby Bath Toy | Educational Water Toys For Toddlers

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Following recipes just like grown-ups, children can chop and add a range of ingredients to the pot, before giving it a stir and listening as this interactive toy calls out the colours and vegetable names. We love the little knife and board to prepare their vegetables and cut them in half and the bubbling water effect inside the pot. Made from high-quality materials that provide excellent value for money, Orchard Toys are a popular choice amongst Mumsnet users who have toddlers and preschoolers, thanks to their infallible ability to make learning fun. Each pipe does something slightly different to keep their interest. If they’re popular, you can buy a couple of sets to expand the play and increase learning – they work particularly well with the Tomy Boon Cogs set. The Toot Toot cars and garage are a huge hit in my household, there is also a fire station, police station, airport and loads more and they all connect together” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user December2019)

The toddler years are such an exciting time. By 18 months old, your baby is likely to be fully mobile, cruising or taking those first tentative steps. They’re also going to be learning a bit more about the world around them, keen to play independently, explore their surroundings and do things unassisted. They're also great for distracting a fussy baby while you wash them too – don't miss our guide to the best baby shampoo and body wash too, to make bath time that little bit easier. I just love Tomy Toomies. Their awesome ideas and inventions always blow me away. As always, their toys are interactive, educational, sensory and great for learning.

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This toy attaches to the side of the bath or wall tiles using suction cups and comes with three cones to fill with ice cream bubbles. Just add water and bubble bath to the top, and children can pull the lever to fill the cones with foam and add pretend sprinkles with the sprinkle shaker. We had the Tomy Foam Cone Factory – great fun.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user livingthegoodlife) Our verdict We had the Tomy Foam Cone Factory – great fun.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user livingthegoodlife) Our verdict

While they are recommended for children aged three and over, Mumsnet users say that foam letters can also be a great way for younger toddlers to interact and learn in the water. The only downside? You’ll need somewhere to store them once bath time is over and, unlike some more expensive designs, this particular set doesn’t come with a net storage bag.Storage - How easy is the bath toy to store when not in use? Does it come with a net or storage bag included or do you need to invest in a separate bath toy storage? Age suitable from: 12 months to 5 years | Batteries required: 3x AAA batteries required What we love

Also, make sure anything you give your child is safe to go into their mouth as the reality is, that that's the first place it will go. Look for lightweight objects that they will later be able to grab. Simple bubbles blown in the bathroom will catch their eye, and they might also like toys that light up underwater. If your child goes through a stage of not enjoying bath time (and many do), a couple of new bath toys might encourage them into the tub. When you’re away or on holiday, seeing a familiar toy come out at bath time may also help them to feel more comfortable and secure. If your 18 month old is forever bopping along to songs and music, why not allow them to make some of their own? Instrument toys can be a great way to introduce children to rhythm, patterns and sounds, as well as teach them to follow basic instructions such as ‘stop’ and ‘start’.

This set of six cups, in muted colours, is made from 100% recycled plastic, are BPA-, PVC- and phthalate-free, and can even go in the dishwasher for cleaning. Both mine loved the Orchard toys two piece jigsaw puzzles from 18 months, think they had pets, farm animals and zoo animal sets.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user JellyBelly78) With so many toys to choose from, finding the right to for an 18-month-old can be a little overwhelming. They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays.