Best baby and toddler activity tables for play and development

With more than 600 ratings on Amazon and an average of 4.7 stars out of 5, the Vtech Play And Learn Activity Table comes highly recommended by real mums, who have described the table as "brilliant."

With phrases, numbers, colours, animals, and music, there are all sorts of developmental opportunities for your baby while they learn to stand and balance holding on to the table. Our parenting tester was impressed by how long it kept their little one occupied.

There’s also a mobile phone so your little one can role-play while you’re on the phone, too.

And whilst admittedly it isn't the most appealing design for parents, kids seem to love it.

We love this wooden baby activity. Not only has it been crafted from sustainably sourced wood, but it's a lot easier on the eyes.

This is a beautiful addition to your living room, thanks to the oh-so-cute dinosaur characters, and provides lots to play with and learn from.

This activity table features various elements that aid in shaping your little one's development, teaching them fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cause-and-effect relationships—all essential aspects of their growth and development.

We also really like that the different play areas are sectioned off with vibrant colours, ideal for families with multiple children who can each enjoy their own space while learning to play together. While we can't promise fewer arguments, it's a positive step toward fostering cooperation and shared playtime.

The Dino Activity is definitely a winner in our books.

Encourage your baby’s development, creativity and imagination with this brilliant activity table featuring cogs, gears, 65 melodies, and removable legs for extra home flexibility.

The Baby Einstein Curiosity Table brings out the little scientists in your baby and grows with them.

Whether your baby is sitting or standing, they can play with this activity table, and we liked that even beyond the toddler years, they can enjoy the dry-erase whiteboard.

This is another activity that is good for larger families as there are removable aspects and plenty for little hands to investigate.

You may remember activity boxes from your own childhood or impatiently playing in the doctor's waiting room. And whilst they don't have all the bells and whistles of some of the newer activity tables, it is still a reliable and practical choice.

The Battat Wooden Activity Cube seems pretty heavy-duty when you first take it out of the box – it’s solid wood and not the easiest to move around, but at least that means your baby won’t knock it over.

It features a bead track, animals behind doors, spinning alphabet animals, and more.

This activity table is more pricey than the others on our list, but the wooden Manhattan Toy Tree Top Adventure Activity Centre is exciting.

It’s full to the brim with things for little fingers to twiddle, twist, move and learn with; which is one of the reasons parents have loved this activity table.

With its sturdy construction and stable base, the Tree Top Adventure Activity Centre is safe and durable for even the most enthusiastic play.

It is also compact enough to fit comfortably in most playrooms or living rooms. We do, however, wish it could be stored away when it is not in use.

This activity table is perfect for helping your little one learn about different shapes, colours and sizes. It is easy to put together and includes stacking blocks.

And for a bargain price, we think that you can't really go wrong and is a more neutral style than the Janod Dinosaur Activity Table.

It has moveable, engaging items such as a fox and tree, which your little one can guide through a mountain maze, which is brilliant for improving fine motor skills.

However, unlike the previous activity table on the list, it isn't as sturdy, so it may be better to place this table against a wall or on a carpet.

This Bright Starts Having a Ball Get Rollin' Activity Table toy has an average of 4.8 stars out of 5 on Amazon and includes 60 songs and activities, including a ball ramp, four languages, toucan piano, and a book that toggles from play mode to learning mode.

Crucially, it has volume control, so you can turn it up and down if you get tired of hearing the same melodies!

Online parents commented that their favourite feature was the four languages. While we cannot promise this activity table will make your little one bi-lingual, it is great to encourage a love for languages early on.

This table is also great for parents looking for a lightweight option that they can move when needed.

 
This activity table for your toddler, will have them fully entertained with the colourful lights, classic music, and interesting things to do.

It will also help encourage hours of exploration, where they will be able to learn numbers, shapes and different colours.  

Did you know playing with musical activity tables is actually very beneficial to your child's development? Music encourages cognitive skills such as cause-and-effect reasoning, as children learn that pressing buttons or keys produces sound. They also learn about patterns, rhythm, and sequencing, fundamental concepts in music and mathematics.

This incredibly versatile infant play table is packed with endless possibilities. The Stokke® MuTable™ Play Table offers activities for each stage of development.

Crafted from sturdy wood with softly curved edges, the table is designed to grow with your child, making it a worthwhile investment.

It comes with three engaging, double-sided activity boards and inspires hours of both independent and social play.​

Our parent testers gave positive feedback for its multifunctionality, smart design, comfort, and solid construction, though we were a little disappointed in the additional cost of the table storage bag.

While this activity table stands out as the most visually appealing option on our list, it does come with a slightly more luxurious price tag to match. Nevertheless, considering its usability until your child is eight years old, we view it as a worthwhile investment in the long run.

You can read our full review of Stoke Mu Table.