Autumn favourites for little ones
Climbing & balance play
Make room for active play with animal-shaped motor-skills toys, soft building blocks and balls from brands including Units and Gerardo’s Toys.
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Make room for active play with animal-shaped motor-skills toys, soft building blocks and balls from brands including Units and Gerardo’s Toys.
For floor play, compare the Units animal play shapes with soft blocks you can move around. If you are considering a Pikler triangle, also measure the space around it and check the manufacturer’s setup instructions.
Choosing between soft building blocks and a foam animal? Our guide to activity toys, space and use compares two Gerardo’s Toys sets with the Units Sheep and helps you plan play and storage space.
Choose toys to suit the activity and space
Does your child want to build, roll a ball or play with animal figures? Compare dimensions and contents, and choose an activity that fits your space. A single play animal, a set of building blocks and an accessory for a balance bike serve different purposes.
Fine motor activities or active play?
For hands-on play, look for blocks, balls and activities where children grasp, build and sort. For bigger movements, balance and climbing activities may be relevant if the product’s age guidance, space requirements and safety instructions suit the child and your home. The products serve different purposes, so choose by the specific activity rather than the category name alone.
If you are mainly looking for activity boards and quieter exploration, see also activity toys and Montessori-inspired toys. Always check the age label and what is included on each product page.
What is included?
Read each item’s contents list. Some products are individual pieces, others are sets, and accessories may require a product sold separately. Check the manufacturer’s instructions on age, setup and supervision before use.
See also play mats for floor play and ball pits with and without balls.
