From plush friends, activity gyms, dolls, and more, this list of baby items featured in the 2026 edition of The BIG Toy Book is designed to support early learning and development.
Through the power of play, these toys from legacy brands like LEGO Duplo, Melissa & Doug, Hape, and more will keep little ones curious and entertained. Check out our top 12 picks below.
SWEET HEART – BEAR
This 12-inch baby doll is lightly scented and perfectly weighted for little hands. It comes with a sewn-on outfit and a removable matching cap.
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FOREST FRIENDS TOUCH & FEEL PUZZLE
This animal-themed, tactile, wooden puzzle encourages sensory play and helps little ones learn about nature.
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TUNE TIME TURTLE
The musical turtle features a rotating shell, soft legs, and plays sweet, soothing music.
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BLUEY’S FAMILY & FRIENDS SQUIRTERS
This bath time set includes figures of Bluey, her family, and friends. Little ones can squeeze them underwater to fill them up, then squeeze again to squirt water.
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LEGO DUPLO MY FIRST CREATIVE VEHICLES
This building set features a helicopter, a dump truck, a fire truck, and a family car. Toddlers can take the vehicles apart and add on extra bricks.
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FISHER-PRICE 3 IN 1 KICK & SWAY ACTIVITY GYM
Babies stay moving and engaged with this activity gym, which features a mat, a swaying mobile, sensory play areas, and more.
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GUND SNUFFLES SOOTHER
Snuffles features nine sound modes, including heartbeats and other vibration options, as well as timer settings.
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COUNTING CRAYONS
Little ones build color recognition and matching skills using these numbered crayons and double-sided coins, dropping each coin into the crayon’s slotted top.
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LAMAZE FREDDIE THE FIREFLY DISCOVERY BALL
With this ball, babies explore jingle bells, crinkly wings, satin ribbons, and textured fabrics, encouraging early sensory discovery and active play.
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LAMAZE FREDDIE THE FIREFLY TUMMY TIME
Freddie the Firefly comes as a tummy-time companion, featuring a large Mylar mirror and sensory wings that keep little ones engaged.
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HAPPY HENS PUSH TO POP PUZZLE
These hens help kids with their learning skills. Little ones press numbered buttons to release the hens from their roosts, revealing matching numbered eggs.
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SORT AGAIN
Flip, crank, and stir to set the balls in this playset moving. Sort Again builds fine motor skills while encouraging developmental play.
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A version of this feature first appeared in the 2026 edition of The BIG Toy Book. Read the full issue here!
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