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Key points
- 0–3 months: play mat and rattle; at least 30 minutes a day on the tummy, awake (WHO).
- 3–6 months: teethers, pushchair spiral, sensory book.
- 6–12 months: musical ball, activity centre for short sessions, a push walker rather than a seated walker.
- 1–2 years: push or pull toys, touch-and-feel games.
- 2–3 years: knob or XXL puzzles, first learning games.
- Always: the age on the box, the CE mark, batteries out of reach.
From the shop
The products featured in this guide
The models compared in this guide, available in our online shop and at our Maârif showroom.
WinFunBaby Play Mat with Arch Jungle Pals Playmat Hanging Toys 0m+ Winfun285 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Activity Gym 104 cm BabySpace Activity Gym with Pillow and Mirror Winfun400 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Plush Rattle Shake & Chime Rattle Friends, Assorted Winfun36 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Teething Keys Rattle Light 'N Sounds 3-24m Winfun85 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Activity Spiral Take-Along Fun for Stroller and Cot Winfun125 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Sensory Book Musical Jungle Animals Sensory Book with Teether Winfun160 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Musical Soft Ball Playtime Buddy Soccer Ball 6m+ Winfun200 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Activity Center 2-in-1 Baby Move and Play Table 6-36m Winfun650 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Push Walker 2-in-1 Grow-With-Me Fox Walker Activity Toy Winfun370 DHSee price / Order 
VTechBilingual Baby Tablet French-English Baby tablette 12 Light-Up Buttons VTech235 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Push Toy Popping Fun Dino with Balls, 12m+ Winfun280 DHSee price / Order 
WinFunBaby Activity Pull Car Rhymes & Sorter Shape Sorter 12m+ Winfun250 DHSee price / Order 
NathanBaby Touch-and-Feel Game Les Animaux à Toucher 12 Cards 12m+ Nathan200 DHSee price / Order 
GoulaGiant XXL Jungle Floor Puzzle Smallest to Largest 16 Pieces Goula150 DHSee price / Order 
GoulaWooden Magnetic Fishing Puzzle 10 Fish with Rod Age 2+ Goula150 DHSee price / Order 
NathanEn route vers la maternelle Preschool Educational Game Box Nathan260 DHSee price / Order - The whole aisle · 0–3 monthsDelivered anywhere in Morocco, free from 300 DH.Open the aisle
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A development toy does not have to be complicated: it simply needs to come at the right time, when your baby is ready to use it. Too early and it holds no interest; too late and it gets boring. This guide follows the main stages of development from birth to 3 years, with the types of toy that make sense at each age and our ideas tried and tested in store. It is also handy for finding a gift for a birth, a sbou3 or a birthday.
Development toys by age at a glance
| Age | What baby discovers | Suitable toys | Examples (price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | Looking, listening, tummy time | Play mat, soft rattle | Jungle Pals play mat (285 DH), plush rattle (36 DH) |
| 3–6 months | Grasping, mouthing | Teether, spiral, cloth book | Teething keys (85 DH), giraffe spiral (125 DH) |
| 6–12 months | Sitting, crawling, pulling up | Musical ball, activity centre, push walker | Playtime Buddy ball (200 DH), Fox walker (370 DH) |
| 1–2 years | Walking, pushing, matching | Push or pull toys, touch-and-feel games | Dino Popping Fun (280 DH), Animals to Touch (200 DH) |
| 2–3 years | Fitting, sorting, naming | Puzzles, learning games | Goula XXL puzzle (150 DH), Nathan box set (260 DH) |
0–3 months: looking, listening, building strength on the tummy
Newborns mainly see contrasts and nearby objects. The play mat is the star toy of this period: baby plays on their back looking at the hanging toys, then on their tummy. For babies who are not yet mobile, WHO recommends at least 30 minutes a day on the tummy, spread through the day and always while awake.
- Winfun Jungle Pals play mat 285 DHSee price / Order (285 DH): arch and hanging animals, plush mat, no batteries.
- Winfun BabySpace play mat 400 DHSee price / Order (400 DH): large mat of about 104 cm with mirror, rattle and a support cushion for tummy time.
- Winfun Shake & Chime plush rattle 36 DHSee price / Order (36 DH): soft, it chimes when shaken.
3–6 months: grasping and chewing
Baby discovers their hands and puts everything in their mouth. This is the time for rattles, teethers and toys to hang up.
- Winfun Light 'N Sounds teething keys 85 DHSee price / Order (85 DH, 3–24 months): 3 textured keys to chew and a ring that lights up.
- Winfun Take-Along Fun activity spiral 125 DHSee price / Order (125 DH, from 3 months): wraps around the pushchair or car seat, no batteries.
- Winfun Jungle Animals sensory book 160 DHSee price / Order (160 DH, from 3 months): textures, sounds and colours to explore.
6–12 months: sitting, crawling, pulling up
Baby sits up, crawls, then pulls up to stand. They understand cause and effect: I press, it sings. Toys that move and respond attract them.
- Winfun Playtime Buddy musical ball 200 DHSee price / Order (200 DH, from 6 months): it plays tunes as it rolls, which motivates baby to crawl after it.
- Winfun Baby Move activity centre 650 DHSee price / Order (650 DH, 6–36 months): stationary centre with seat, then a play table once the child walks.
- Winfun Fox push walker 370 DHSee price / Order (370 DH): activity panel to play sitting down, then a handle to walk while pushing.
- VTech bilingual baby tablet 235 DHSee price / Order (235 DH): 12 light-up buttons, French and English, no screen.
Push walker or seated baby walker?
A seated baby walker on wheels and a push walker are two different things. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends banning the manufacture and sale of seated walkers because of the injuries they cause. A push walker has no seat: baby moves forward on their own legs, at their own pace. Always use it under supervision, away from stairs. Likewise, WHO advises not restraining a baby or keeping them in a seat for more than one hour at a time: an activity centre is meant for short play sessions.
1–2 years: walking, pushing, matching
The first steps arrive. Children love pushing, pulling, filling and emptying. Touch-and-feel games and first picture books build their vocabulary.
- Winfun Dino Popping Fun push toy 280 DHSee price / Order (280 DH, from 12 months): the balls pop as it moves.
- Winfun Rhymes & Sorter pull-along car 250 DHSee price / Order (250 DH, from 12 months): pull toy and shape sorter.
- Nathan Animals to Touch tactile game 200 DHSee price / Order (200 DH, from 12 months): 12 large cards, 6 of them textured.
2–3 years: fitting, sorting, naming
Children can now focus on a task for a few minutes. Knob puzzles, giant floor puzzles and first learning games work on fine motor skills, observation and language.
- Goula XXL Jungle giant puzzle 150 DHSee price / Order (150 DH, from 2 years): 16 pieces, about 80 x 40 cm, animals from smallest to largest.
- Goula wooden magnetic fishing game 150 DHSee price / Order (150 DH, from 2 years): 10 fish to catch, then fit back in place.
- Nathan "En route vers la maternelle" box set 260 DHSee price / Order (260 DH, 2–4 years): more than 10 progressive games to prepare for preschool.
Good to know for bilingual families: puzzles without text can be played in the language of the home, Darija, Arabic or French; Nathan box sets are in French.
Electronic toys: yes, in moderation
Toys with sounds and lights grab attention, but they do not replace simple play (stacking rings, puzzles, balls) or time with an adult. Alternate both, set the volume to the lowest level where possible, and prefer electronic toys without a screen: WHO does not recommend screen time before age 2, and limits it to 1 hour a day at age 2.
Safety: our 5 rules
- Respect the age on the box: it reflects the size of the parts, not just how interesting the toy is.
- Check for the CE mark and buy from a retailer that sells authentic products.
- Batteries: button batteries (such as those in the teething keys) are dangerous if swallowed. Make sure the compartment is closed securely and change batteries yourself.
- Hanging toys: remove spirals and hanging toys from the cot as soon as baby starts getting up on their knees.
- Inspect and clean regularly: if a part is cracked or coming loose, put the toy away.
Our selection
- Winfun Jungle Pals baby play mat with arch 285 DHSee price / Order – 285 DH (from 0 months)
- Winfun light-up teething keys rattle 85 DHSee price / Order – 85 DH (3–24 months)
- Winfun 2-in-1 Fox push walker 370 DHSee price / Order – 370 DH
- VTech Baby French-English bilingual baby tablet 235 DHSee price / Order – 235 DH
- Nathan Animals to Touch tactile game 200 DHSee price / Order – 200 DH (from 12 months)
- Goula XXL Jungle giant puzzle 150 DHSee price / Order – 150 DH (from 2 years)
Browse our departments by age: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–3 years, plus play mats, walkers, puzzles and learning games. Brands: Winfun, VTech, Nathan, Goula.
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Buy baby development toys in Morocco
Looking for a birth or birthday gift? Tell us the child's age and your budget on WhatsApp and we will suggest a selection; at our Maârif store in Casablanca you can also try the toys on the spot.
La Maison du Bébé is a baby store at 93 rue Brahim Nakhai, Maârif, Casablanca, open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. All products mentioned in this guide are authentic and in stock in Casablanca.
- Delivery anywhere in Morocco: by our own team in Casablanca and by Amana to Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Fez, Agadir, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra, Tetouan, El Jadida… (delivery options).
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Frequently asked questions
What toy should I give a 6-month-old baby?
A toy that responds to their movements: a musical ball, teethers, a sensory book. The Winfun Playtime Buddy ball (200 DH, from 6 months) also encourages crawling.
What toy for a 1-year-old?
A push or pull toy to go with first steps, such as the Winfun Dino Popping Fun (280 DH), or a first touch-and-feel game such as Nathan's Animals to Touch (200 DH).
From what age can a baby use a play mat?
From birth: the Winfun Jungle Pals and BabySpace mats are suitable from 0 months. Always stay close while your baby plays.
Push walker or seated walker: which should I choose?
A push walker, with no seat, lets baby walk on their own legs. The AAP recommends banning seated wheeled walkers because of the injuries they cause.
Should electronic toys be avoided?
No, as long as they have no screen and are alternated with simple play and time with an adult. WHO does not recommend screen time before age 2.
How much do baby development toys cost in Morocco?
At La Maison du Bébé, from 36 DH for a rattle to 650 DH for an activity centre, with delivery anywhere in Morocco, free from 300 DH, and cash on delivery.
Sources
- Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age (2019)WHO
- Injuries associated with infant walkersAAP, summarised by AAFP
- Official Winfun, VTech, Nathan and Goula product sheets for the items mentioned