If you’re looking for age-appropriate children's toysthat promise learning and fun packed all in one, VTech toys are bound to deliver. With toys available for babies and toddlers, you’re sure to find the perfect toy for your child that’ll encourage imaginative play and development with bright colours, exciting sounds and features, and easy-grasp toys for seamless play.
In a recent survey of UK parents with children age 4 months to 4 years, and in partnership with ex-England Lioness and new mum, Ellen White, VTech revealed that parents' own personal goals are often re-prioritsed during parenthood, with 86% saying their ideas of milestones changed after having a baby. Ellen White agrees and said:
“As a professional footballer, I have always had a mindset-orientated focus which has driven me to achieve things, sometimes against the odds. But there is no doubt that having a baby, whose needs I want to put before my own, not only changes that focus but has given me an incredible sense of perspective and has brought huge joy. It is so wonderful to see Maeve as she grows and develops - such a delight to watch as she achieves, not just the big milestones such as sleeping through the night and sitting up, but also the small moments of magic, like a little smile.”
That is why VTech take toys so seriously and why they understand how important it is for children to learn through play. In the same survey they revealed that 69% of parents-to-be researched key milestones before the birth of their baby and 88% purchased toys which encourage development. That is why VTech toys work to support development and are appropriate for all your little one's milestones.
Whether you are expecting and starting to think about what toys you want to buy for baby, or your little one is ready for some new toys to support and engage them in their new development stage, VTech toys are a great place to start.
Best at a glance:
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Best overall VTech baby and toddler toy for exciting educational play: VTech Bluey’s book of games, buy on VTech
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Best for interaction: VTech 3-in-1 magic move ball, buy on Amazon
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Best for sensory: VTech 3-in-1 Sports Centre, buy on Amazon
We’ve scoured the shops and found the best VTech toys available to buy for babies and toddlers, including some Mother&Baby Award winners. Tried and tested, they’re guaranteed to be a favourite with your little one too.
Best for interaction
Description
VTech’s interactive Playtime Bus with Phonics features loads of melodies, sing-along songs, and
Pros
- Perfect learning toy for 2 year olds and older.
- Featuring four different activities for your little one to enjoy along with a quiz function to revise what has been learned.
Cons
- It doesn't open though so if your little one loves putting figures inside vehicles it won't be possible to do with this.
Best for pirate fans
Description
This interactive pirate ship from VTech is filled with excitement as your little one opens the
Pros
- Great for role-play fun and encouraging independent play.
- 4 fun songs, 18 melodies and different phrases this baby musical toy is sure to keep young children engaged while stimulating their auditory and visual senses.
Cons
- Not many colours to choose from.
Best for physical development
Description
Pros
- Featuring textured wheels, easy grip handle and durable design.
- A fun-filled activity panel that includes 5 light up buttons, shape sorter, gears, animal buttons and a role play phone.
Cons
- No grip on the wheels.
Best for sensory
Description
The VTech 3-in-1 Sports Centre is an educational, sensory toy that offers three ways to play to
Pros
- Great for role-play fun and encouraging independent play.
- 4 fun songs, 18 melodies and different phrases this baby musical toy is sure to keep young children engaged.
Cons
- Reviewer says the screws in the back to secure the net are very hard to screw in.
Best for T-Rex fans
Description
The VTech Switch u0026 Go Dinos make for the perfect pressie for a dino-mad tot! This fun
Pros
- Can go from being a mighty robot to becoming a wild and fierce T-Rex dinosaur.
- Features a cool LCD screen that displays animated dinosaur eyes and robot controllers
Cons
- Requires 6 batteries
Best for technology
Description
Available in pink and
Pros
- Has a durable splash proof design to resist children day-to-day usage.
- 55 digital and analogue customisable watch faces included.
Cons
- Build quality is average.
Best for sound
Description
With four play modes – sit-down play, walker, pull-along wagon and ride-on train – this is packed
Pros
- Suitable from 12 months - 3 years.
- Includes 4 different modes; sit-down play, baby walker, pull-along wagon and ride on.
Cons
- Batteries are required.
Best for singing
Description
This toy will introduce your little firefighter to sound, singing, and pretend play. They can send
Pros
- Features a spinning fire pole, a slide with flip-down flames, a spinning disk, a launcher, a pop-up fire, an alarm and swinging flag.
- Includes 2 sing-along songs and 6 melodies.
Cons
- Remote control is not included.
Best for logical thinking
Description
Another fun tech toy for toddlers that are growing up way too fast, the VTech Pre School Laptop
Pros
- A user-friendly laptop.
- Helps with counting, and spelling, tailored for young learners.
Cons
- Screen is on the small side and batteries don't last very long.
Best for learning
Description
With four double-sided touch pages that introduce letters, phonics, numbers, body parts, animals,
Pros
- Features an interactive desktop, 4 double-sided touch pages that introduce letters, phonics, numbers, body parts, animals, music, shapes, colours, seasons, the classroom, town and more.
- Designed to support preschool development
Cons
- 4 AA batteries required.
Best for magic
Description
Myla, the cute and cuddly magical unicorn, is a great toy for young ones that love to experiment
Pros
- Comes with a magic wand which changes the colour of her eyes, horn, hair, wings and flower.
- Plays tunes and melodies while lights flash to the beat.
Cons
- Might be too young for 5 years +
Best for bathtime
Description
For fun, bathtime play, this cute and happy elephant will teach your little one basic numbers and
Pros
- This bathtime toy features a range of interactive parts to encourage imaginative play.
- Includes a large range of songs, melodies, sounds and phrases, including 15 different melodies and 4 special sing-along songs
Cons
- Very hard to clean.
Best for story
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Description
The cute and fun pups love playing pretend using objects around the house! Want to get creative?
Pros
- A colourful narrative toy features illustrated interactive pages showcasing adventures from the show.
- Encourages reading and listening comprehension and builds vocabulary.
Cons
- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision.
Best for spinning
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Description
This free moving ball will have your little one, spinning and dancing with happiness. Featuring a
Pros
- 3 x AA Batteries (included for demo purposes only) New batteries recommended for regular use.
- Suitable for ages 6-36 months.
Cons
- Not many colours to choose from.
Best for building
Description
Enjoy this amazing 120 piece marble rush magnetic play set, which features an electronic rocket
Pros
- Imaginative play.
- Allows children to quickly innovate and build, promoting creativity and problem-solving skills as they design their own unique tracks.
Cons
- 2xAA (included for demo purposes only) New batteries recommended for regular use.
Best for tummy time
Description
This cuddly tummy time pillow can be used in four different ways. The soft fawn will support tummy
Pros
- Can be used in different ways
- Lots of textures to promote tactile awareness
Cons
- Not that engaging for 12 months+
Best for crawling
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Description
When you little one starts to crawl, this lovely Explore and Discover Roller, part of the Magic
Pros
- Great for strengthening muscles
- Has lots of melodies and sing-a-long songs
Cons
- Some reviewers feel it might not engage an older toddler
Are VTech toys good for development?
Yes! Babies and toddlers learn and develop through play. The VTech range has lots of benefits for your little one to support them as they grow and develop. Toys can support many milestones including rolling, crawling, sitting and walking as well as making learning fun and VTech's Magic Milestones range has something for whatever stage your little one is at.
What are the best toys for a child's development?
Rattles and teethers: support physical development as well as motor skills
On-the-go toys: support language and cognitive development
Plush toys and soothers: support social and emotional development
Playmats and sensory toys: support physical development as well as cognitive, social and motor skills.
Children learn through exploration and they love pressing buttons, or interacting with toys that play music, or have useful phrases, even animal sounds. Lights, colours and textures are always engaging. As children grow they will enjoy toys that have teaching elements such as an introduction to phonics to help them learn to read, or numbers to encourage maths skills, as well as activities to support learning about shapes, animals and music.
Remember though that all babies and children are unique and they all develop at different rates, so enjoy playing with them and watching their wonder as they experience new toys and find fun in the everyday.
Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.