Stacking toys can help with coordination, motor skills, focus, and frustration tolerance — but your kids just care about how much fun they're having. 19.

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A colorful wooden stacking toy is placed under a hydraulic press, ready to be crushed. The vibrant rings add a playful contrast to the industrial setting, making for an exciting visual experiment.

Toys for toddlers keep them engaged and encourage learning. The 38 best gifts and toys for 18-month-olds include ones from Little Partners, Melissa & Doug and Woom.

Reverso (ages 6 and up, $7.99) — This is a brain teaser and fidget toy in one. Start by fitting the green piece anywhere, and then fit the rest of the pieces onto either side of the grid.

From rattles and balls to play gyms and stacking toys, here are the 15 best baby toys suitable from newborn to 12 months and beyond — tested by a real mum.