Manipulative Toys:
Fine Motor, Basic Math, Sorting, Stacking & more
Manipulatives for Baby
Great for baby's first toy! A collection of grab toys, teethers and tactile toys that we have chosen. Whether it be a simple ball with nubs to chew on or a classic wooden skwish with cloth elastics to grab and wooden knobs to teeth on (never mind the beautiful sound the wooden beads make)... we have either tested these toys first hand as babies ourselves, given them to our own children or witnessed first hand some of our little customers enjoying these great toys.
Skwish Original

Skwish appeals to baby’s visual and tactile curiosity, making this sophisticated toy a source of wonder and learning.This classic wooden toy has won the hearts of babies and parents everywhere, as well as numerous prestigious awards for its ingeniously simple design.

Did you know that the original skwish, same design, was designed by a Canadian man who lived in the Gulf Islands?! It was originally sold by an old Canadian toy company called Papa Geppetos!
U0141 $15.99
Skwish Natural

Our Classic Skwish goes natural. Skwish fascinates babies with its twisted web of rods, strings, and beads. Babies squeeze and stretch Natural Skwish and watch in amazement as it slowly pops back up into its original shape. As with our other Skwish products, Natural Skwish is made from replenishable rubberwood with a water based, non-toxic finish. Skwish offers visual stimulation and helps develop motor skills in children.This classic wooden toy has won the hearts of babies and parents everywhere, as well as the Parenting Choice Classic Award for its ingeniously simple design.
M7564 $15.99
Skwish Color Burst

Now offered in vibrant colors, new Skwish Color Burst appeals to a baby’s visual and tactile curiosity, making this sophisticated toy a source of wonder and learning.
M9876 $15.99
Elements Skwish M211320 $15.99
Sophie the Giraffe
Made in the French Alps with natural rubber & non-toxic paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled & chewed for almost 50 years! She is soft, light, easy to grasp & makes a happy sound when squeezed. Babies especially love her bumpy head to soothe their teething gums.

74151 $21.99
vinyl teether ball
small, soft, easy to hold and chew
P1118 $5.99
Oball - 4.5" Original
flexible vinyl, machine washable, easy to grab & you can even dip them in bubble solution and make bubbles!!!
Choose colour: tuorquoise/blue/green, red/yellow/green/blue
81001 $8.99
Oball - 4" small
flexible vinyl, machine washable, easy to grab & you can even dip them in bubble solution and make bubbles!!!
Choose colour: orange/purple/pink, tuorquoise/pink/purple, purple/dark purple/orange/pink, red/green/yellow/dark purple, tuorquoise/yellow/dark purple
81024 $6.99
Oball - 6" medium
green/red/orange/yellow
81061 $11.99
Oball - 4" Rattle
Choose colour: green, blue, red
81031 $7.99
Oball - 6" Rattle
Choose colour: green/red/orange/yellow
81035 $12.99
Oball Football
Colours: Blue with green laces, red with white laces
81071 $10.99
Oball - 4" Jellies
A ball full of finger holes that is easy to catch, capitivating to hold and safe to throw. Shiny, smooth, flexible and durable - Oball is the ideal ball in every situation. Now all the great Oball features in a colourful sparkly ball.
Colours: sparkly pink/purple/white, sparkly orange/pink/white
81005 $7.99
Wiggly Giggler
Shake it or roll it! It makes a fun noise, while helping to develop fine motor skills by providing multiple sensory feedback.
44321 $3.99
Wiggly Giggly Ball - Large
The ball that wiggles & giggles. Has air vents that allow for funny sounds. Great for infants, & no batteries required!
44312 $20.99
Wiggly Giggly Ball - Small 44311 $12.99
Dodeca Wiggly Giggly Ball
12 sided ball that wiggles and giggles all over the place!
44319 $19.99
Skwinkle

The soft plastic loop is easy to grasp and makes a soothing teether. Wood beads travel along the loop for a fun and natural rattle.
M3241 $15.99
Swirl M210710 $13.99
Orbit Baby Beads

These easy to hold Orbit Baby Beads will entertain baby with their whimsical shapes and colors. The wooden beads are strung together with an elastic cord and can be manipulated into an endless number of configurations. This out-of-this-world toy is brightly colored with non-toxic, water-based finishes.
M1264 $12.99
Natural Classic Baby Beads M143910 $14.99
Green Toys Twist Teether
Small hands can easily grasp this lightweight, three-dimensional teether. Each shape is unique. All of them have different colours and textures to stimulate the visual and tactile senses.
G1502 $13.99
Winkel
Colourful loops made from soft, pliable plastic are easy to hold and to grasp.
Can also be refrigerated to serve as a soothing teether.
M200930 $14.99
Winkel Color Burst M6784 $14.99
Quixel
Supports the development of cause and effect learning skills.
The design makes it easy to squeeze and pull. It has clacking beads and stretchy bungee cord.
M211110 $14.99
Link'ems
Detachable ring chain for linking and pattern making. Textured ring surface stimulates the sense of touch. Also perfect for attaching toys to and then attaching to the stroller, car seat, or baby bag. Ideal for 3 months & up.
73663 $6.99
Hand and Foot Teether 4333 $7.99
Snuggle Pods Lil' Peanut

This super soft snuggle pal comes in his own“pod” — a satin-lined peanut shell. Babies will love toting and tucking in their own adorable first baby doll. Fosters early development of nurturing skills.

Click on the picture for a photo of the open snuggle pod!
205910 $17.99
Snuggle Pods Sweet Pea

This super soft snuggle pal comes in her own“pod” — a satin-lined peapod. Babies will love toting and tucking in their own adorable first baby doll. Fosters early development of nurturing skills.Snuggle Pods Sweet Pea encourages imaginative play and was named a Babytalk Editor’s Pick for its whimsical design.

Click on the picture for a photo of the open snuggle pod.
205180 $17.99
Snuggle Pods Snuggle Bug M209350 $17.99
Snuggle Pods Hunny Bunny M209360 $17.99
My Family Garden Book
My Family Garden photo book is a great way to display baby’s favorite photos. A rattle, teething ring, tantalizing textures, crinkle paper, and bright colors make this photo album the ultimate “interactive” toy. Holds up to 5 photos.
208170 $15.99
Whoozit
Bright colours and high-contrast patterns offer visual stimulation. Hidden noises (rattles, squeakers, and crinkle paper) perk up little ears. The Whoozit also has a variety of textured fabrics.

10" tall
M201210 $24.99
Baby Whoozit

Same as the Whoozit, but only 6" tall.

M201220 $14.99
Whoozit Baby Tizoo
5" x 3" x 10"
M202010 $14.99
Whoozit Large Starz
11" x 4" x 12"
Rattles, squeakers, bright colours and high-contrast patterns provide lots of stimulation for little eyes and ears.
The hanging strap allows it to be attached almost anywhere.
M209650 $28.99
Whoozit Discovery Ball
6" x 6" x 6"
A new world of fun to discover! Soft fabric-covered ball that's full of stimulating activities for babies.
Features crinkle stars, mirror, textured fabric, ribbons, and teething rings.
M211000 $17.99
Lacing Toys
30 toddler beads with laces
OUT OF STOCK
P0544 $11.99
Magnetic Shapes
animal magnetic shapes P4626 $14.99
Stacking Toys and Hape Manipulative toys
Basic Math & Numbers
wooden pattern blocks
Children will explore patterns, symmetry, linear and area measurement, fractions and problem solving with these colorful blocks.

Made in British Columbia out of hard wood. This set includes 244 pattern blocks that includes yellow hexagons, orange squares, red trapezoids, green triangles, blue parallelograms, and tan rhombuses.
PTBLKS $27.99
Happy Hour Clock
A peg puzzle and clock with moveable arms all in one! Great for teaching time, numbers, and for acquiring manual dexterity.
E1600 $14.99
Educational Toys by Miniland
Made in Spain.
Dragy Fastening Toy
This plush toy is great for teaching little ones how to dress. It has buttons, laces, strings, snaps, loops, hooks, buckles, and a zipper to teach little ones about how to tie shoes properly, how to unzip zippers, and work on buckles and fasteners.

It's about 30cm long, light, and portable, and made with soft, vibrant fabric.
ML96295 $32.99
Miniland Giantte
Stacking and sorting toy
ML97211 $21.99
Large Lacing Shapes
9 shapes and 9 laces. Shapes include teddy bears, ducks, and dogs. Shapes are red, yellow and green and laces are assorted colours. Shapes are approximately 6 inches long.
ML95201 $31.99
Lacing Letters
26 colourful letters and 6 laces.
ML95233 $14.99
Giant Beads and Laces
Comes with 40 shaped beads, 4 laces, and 24 activity cards
ML31755 $16.99
Lacing Shapes
40 assorted lacing shapes, 4 strings, and 24 activity cards.
ML31757 $12.99
Lacing Buttons
40 lacing buttons. Each button is marked with a number from 1-5 (in brail as well!). The number 1 button has one hole, the number 2 has two holes, etc. up to 5.

Comes with 4 strings and 24 activity pattern cards.
M31756 $12.99
Abacus with Shapes
100 shapes that can be stacked onto an abacus with five poles. Also comes with 24 activity cards.
ML95234 $14.99
Superpegs
64 coloured pegs with a board and pattern activity cards.
ML95080 $32.99
Blocks
60 peices. Comes with an ideas booklet too.
ML32309 $24.99
ABC Puzzle Image Set
168 alphabet puzzle pieces which can be connected to form words.

Comes with 24 flashcards, each with a word as well as an image, 28 flashcards with only an image, and 10 blank flashcards that you can add your own images to! These blank flashcards are photo frames so you can slide your own pictures inside to make your own unique flashcards.

Each image flashcards has a puzzle piece end so you can connect  it to the word you've formed with the alphabet puzzle pieces.

ML31896 $59.99
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Stacking Toys
Green Toys Stacking Cups
Star-shaped stacking cups that can be used to teach math too. Made from recycled milk jugs. 
8586 $14.99
Multi-Coloured Stacking Cups 4692 $6.99
Gowi Play Box
Three stackable puzzle boxes in different sizes and colours.
A-8055 $34.99
Hape Manipulative Toys

All wooden manipulative toys for babies and toddlers from Hape

Little Plane E0050 $9.99
Mini Van
choose colour: red, blue
E0052/3 $9.99
Little Dump Truck
choose colour: blue, green
E0054/5 $9.99
Little Auto
choose colour: red, yellow, green, blue
E0057 $4.99
Shake and Match Shape Sorter E0407 $24.99
Rainbow Curves
Introduces logic, matching, spatial relationships, critical thinking and an understanding of cause and effect. Also promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
E0414 $29.99