The Essential Toy Box Guide for Babies
Which baby toys are really worth having? With over 15 years of toy experience and plenty of feedback from our wonderful customers, we've rounded up our favourite toys for babies. From first rattles and teethers to cuddly companions and beautiful books, these are thoughtful toys that little ones will love exploring.
Dilly Dally's 8 Favourite Baby Toys
Tried, tested and loved! These are some of the toys we recommend again and again. Perfect for welcoming a new baby, celebrating a first milestone or simply bringing a little joy to everyday play.
Grimms Rainbow Beads Grasper
Best First Grasping Toy
Colourful wooden beads, gentle movement and plenty for little hands to explore. A Dilly Dally favourite!
I am a Bunny Board Book
Favourite First Book
A timeless little treasure filled with beautiful illustrations and the changing seasons.
Moulin Roty Soft Ball
Best First Ball
Soft, colourful and easy to explore. Perfect for little hands and early rolling games together.
Uncle Goose ABC Blocks
A Toy to Grow With
From first towers to imaginative building, letter recognition and spelling, these classic blocks grow with your little one!
Jellycat Black & Cream Puppy
Cuddliest First Friend
Incredibly soft, endlessly lovable and ready to become a treasured companion.
Grimms Mini Rolling Wheel with Bells
A Toy to Move With
Beautifully made with a gentle jingle. Fun to watch, reach for and eventually roll along.
Goodnight World Board Book
Beautiful Bedtime Favourite
A lovely introduction to the natural world, with beautiful Indigenous artwork to share and enjoy.
Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Soother
The Sweetest 1st Snuggle
Soft, snuggly and oh-so-lovable! Bartholomew Bear and his cozy little blanket make a wonderful first baby gift.
What Makes a Great Baby Toy?
Babies discover the world through their senses! Look for toys with interesting textures, gentle sounds, contrasting colours and shapes that are easy for little hands to explore.
And remember, you don't need a mountain of toys! The most important part of playtime is you. A few wonderful toys and plenty of time together are all a baby really needs.
Rattles & Teethers
Shake, grasp, chew and explore! From gentle rattles to soothing teethers, these little toys encourage sensory discovery and help develop those all-important grasping skills.
Activity Toys
Little hands, big discoveries! With interesting textures, playful sounds and plenty to explore, these engaging toys encourage reaching, grasping and curiosity.
Stuffed Animals
A cuddly companion to love for years! Soft, snuggly and full of personality, these baby-friendly stuffies make wonderful first friends and treasured gifts.
Books
It's never too early to fall in love with books! From beautiful illustrations to playful rhymes, reading together is one of the loveliest ways to bond with your baby.
More Baby Favourites
Blankets for Babies
A good baby blanket ends up serving a million uses, from swaddler, to shade cover, burp-cleaner-upper, to teether.
Musical Instruments for Babies
Playing music, even from a young age, will encourage muscle control, abstract thinking, and confidence.
