Explore Children's Toys for Different Ways to Play
Every child has their own interests and way of playing. Some kids enjoy drawing and building, while others prefer creating stories with soft toys, playing with trains and vehicles, or turning everyday situations into imaginative games. Choosing children's toys can start with the activities they enjoy and the skills they are currently developing.
The IKEA toy collection offers a variety of options for creative activities, active play, imaginative games and early exploration for babies and toddlers. Choose a category that suits your child's age, interests and preferred way to play.
Creative Toys for Drawing and Making
Drawing, colouring, painting and making things can give children an enjoyable way to express their ideas. Art supplies such as paper, drawing tools, paint, easels and modelling materials allow kids to explore colours and shapes while creating something from their own imagination.
Creative activities also provide opportunities to practise hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Explore creative toys and activities for drawing, colouring and simple craft activities at home.
Physical and Imaginative Toys for Active and Pretend Play
Children's games do not always have one fixed way to play. Trains, toy vehicles, play kitchens, dollhouses and other pretend-play toys can become part of many different stories as children use their imagination.
During pretend play, kids might become a chef, shopkeeper, driver or a character from a story they have invented. These playful scenarios create opportunities for movement, imagination, communication and playing together with others.
Discover physical play and imagination for more fun ways to play at home.
Comfort Toys for Stories and Everyday Play
Soft and comfort toys can become characters in children's games, companions during quiet moments or part of a new story each day. Kids can invent adventures, give their toy a personality or simply keep a favourite soft toy close by.
Different shapes, sizes and characters make it easier to find something that matches a child's interests. Explore the comfort toys collection to find companions for playtime, storytelling and everyday adventures.
Baby Toys for Early Exploration
Babies and toddlers explore their surroundings through colours, sounds, shapes, textures and movement. Simple toys for grasping, stacking, sorting and interacting can provide opportunities to discover how things move and fit together while practising early motor skills.
When choosing baby toys, always check the recommended age, product components and instructions for use. Browse baby toys for playful options suited to early exploration.
Choose Quality Children's Toys for Their Age and Way of Playing
A popular toy is not automatically the right choice for every child. Before buying children's toys, consider the child's age, abilities, interests and the activities they currently enjoy. Check the age label, product components, instructions and available safety information as well.
Simple puzzles, stacking toys and building blocks can provide opportunities to practise motor coordination and problem-solving. Children who enjoy storytelling may prefer pretend-play toys, soft toys or educational games that encourage imagination, while drawing and creative tools give them room to explore their own ideas.
There is also no need to choose toys only according to traditional "toys for boys" or "toys for girls" labels. A child's interests, developmental stage and preferred activities can be more useful factors when selecting toys they will enjoy.
For more guidance, read the guide to choosing children's toys by age. You can also explore children's educational toys for more ways to combine learning and play.
Children's Toys Designed with Safety in Mind
Safety is an important consideration when choosing toys for babies, toddlers and older children. Parents and caregivers should check age recommendations, product dimensions and parts, materials, product condition and instructions before playtime begins.
At IKEA, product safety risk assessment is part of the product development process. Products are tested with both intended and unintended use in mind to help identify and minimise potential safety risks.
Always follow the age guidance and instructions provided with each product, as safety considerations may differ depending on the toy and the child's age. Learn more about IKEA product safety.
Keep Children's Play Areas Organised
Easy-to-reach storage can help organise soft toys, building blocks, creative supplies, games and other children's toys when playtime is over. Using boxes or storage solutions that suit the size of the toys also makes it easier for kids to find what they want and gradually take part in tidying their play area. Explore kids toy storage for ideas to create a more organised space.
FAQs About Children's Toys
IKEA offers comfort toys, baby toys, creative activities, physical and imaginative play, stacking toys and pretend-play toys.
Choose toys based on the recommended age, the child's abilities, product components and intended use. See the guide to choosing children's toys by age for more guidance.
Yes. IKEA children's toys are designed and tested with safety in mind. Always follow the age recommendation and product instructions.
Yes. IKEA offers children's educational toys for stacking, creating, pretend play and simple problem-solving activities.
Prices vary depending on the type and product. Check the product list on this page for the latest available prices.