As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the littlest ones in your life becomes a special priority. With the first years being such a critical time for growth and learning, having the right toys can make a world of difference. At Scholar’s Choice, our team of play experts has carefully curated a selection of top infant and baby toys for 2025, each designed to captivate tiny hands and curious minds. These toys are more than just fun; they foster essential early childhood development skills, sparking creativity, encouraging sensory exploration, and building foundational cognitive abilities. From high-contrast play items for newborns to multi-sensory toys that inspire exploration in older infants, our list is thoughtfully compiled to ensure each gift supports key developmental milestones while offering endless play possibilities.

Play is essential for infants as it promotes physical, emotional, and cognitive growth from the very beginning. The right toys engage babies in hands-on discovery, helping them explore textures, colors, sounds, and movements that nurture early learning. Let’s take a look at this year’s top picks that support developmental growth, encourage play-based learning, and bring joyful play into each day.

The toys on this list are more than just a great gift. They all were hand-picked by our in-house play expert who picked them with the intent to inspire your children’s imaginations, help develop early learning skills, and discover their passions because at Scholar’s Choice we believe children deserve the opportunity to achieve their hopes & dreams through play!