Baby & Kids Toys Australia - Developmental, Fun & Gift-Ready
Play is how babies and children learn about the world - and the right toy at the right stage makes a real difference to their development. At Peekaboo Baby, our toys range is handpicked for developmental value, quality, and longevity, with options for every age from newborn to school age. Explore wooden toys that last for generations, plush toys and soft friends for comfort and imaginative play, baby play gyms for newborn development, educational toys that build early skills, and figurines and playsets for kids who love to create stories and collect characters.
We stock some of the most trusted toy brands in Australia - Skip Hop for beautifully designed sensory and activity toys, Melissa & Doug for open-ended wooden and pretend play, Lamaze for engaging developmental toys that babies love, and a broad range of licensed character toys including Bluey, Pusheen, and more. Every toy in our range meets Australian safety standards.
Toys by age and stage
- Newborn to 6 months - Focus on sensory stimulation: contrasting colours, gentle sounds, and varied textures. Play gyms, rattles, and soft books are excellent starting points. Babies at this stage explore everything with their mouth, so choose toys with no small parts.
- 6 to 12 months - Babies are sitting, reaching, and banging. Stacking and sorting toys, musical toys, and activity toys support fine motor development and cause-and-effect learning.
- 1 to 2 years - Toddlers love push-and-pull toys, shape sorters, simple puzzles, and building and construction sets. This is also the age where pretend play starts to emerge.
- 2 to 4 years - Imaginative play takes off. Figurines and playsets, dress-up costumes, train sets, and arts and crafts all support creative thinking and social skills.
- 4 years and up - More complex games, puzzles with more pieces, STEM toys, and outdoor play equipment keep older kids engaged and challenged.
Shopping for a gift? Browse our gift ideas section organised by age and by price, or explore our gifts and keepsakes range for something truly memorable.
Playtime - Frequently Asked Questions
Newborns are most stimulated by high-contrast patterns, gentle sounds, and varied textures. In the first few months, a baby play gym with overhead arches is one of the most useful toys you can buy - it builds strength and gives babies something to focus on and bat at as their coordination develops. Soft books, rattles, and simple musical toys are also excellent from birth.
We stock a wide range of trusted toy brands. Skip Hop is known for brilliantly designed sensory and activity toys that are both functional and beautiful. Melissa & Doug is Australia’s go-to for quality wooden and pretend play toys. Lamaze specialises in engaging developmental toys for babies. For character fans, we carry Bluey, Pusheen, Peter Rabbit, Gund, and more across our plush and figurines ranges.
Yes. All toys sold at Peekaboo Baby meet Australian and New Zealand toy safety standards (AS/NZS ISO 8124). Every product listing includes an age recommendation - always check this before purchasing, particularly if buying for young babies or toddlers, as small parts pose a choking risk for children under three.
The best educational toys for toddlers are ones they will actually play with. Stacking and sorting toys build spatial reasoning and fine motor skills. Puzzles develop problem-solving and shape recognition. Arts and craft kits support creativity and self-expression. Our educational toys range includes options organised by skill - literacy, numeracy, science, colours, and patterns - to make finding the right toy easy.
Great baby gifts are ones that last beyond the first few months and grow with the child. A quality play gym, a set of wooden toys, or a beloved character plush toy are all popular choices that parents genuinely appreciate. For older children, figurine sets and games are reliably well-received. Browse gifts by age or by price for easy gift shopping.
Yes. Our outdoor toys range includes ride-on toys, balls, sports equipment, and active play gear suited to Australian backyards and parks. Outdoor play is essential for physical development, building coordination and confidence in young children. Browse our range for age-appropriate options from toddlers through to primary school age.