Toys work best when they match the stage a child is in. This page organizes our toy guides by age band, from the first months through age five. Each band will list its guides as they are published, and every toy in a guide is checked against the CPSC recall database first.
0–6 months
High-contrast toys, rattles, play gyms and tummy time gear.
6–12 months
Stackers, teethers, activity centers and first push toys.
1–2 years
Push and pull toys, puzzles, blocks and ride-ons.
2–3 years
Pretend play, building sets, trikes and art supplies.
4–5 years
Games, building toys, bikes and early science sets.
