The Best Toys for 6 to 12 Month Olds in Singapore (2026 Guide)
Baby Central Singapore · 2026 Guide
The Best Toys for
6 to 12 Month Olds
A parent-curated edit of the most developmental, Singapore-friendly toys for your baby’s fastest six months.
Activity Centres Crawling Toys Cause-Effect Music & Sensory Stacking & Sorting Bath Time Books Big Gifts Great Value
What’s your baby working on right now?
- 6–7 months: Sitting with support, transferring objects, responding to name, exploring textures and sounds
- 8–9 months: Crawling (or commando-crawling), object permanence, more intentional babbling
- 10–12 months: Pulling to stand, cruising furniture, pointing, understanding simple instructions
Section 01
Activity Centres
If there’s one toy worth splurging on, it’s a quality activity centre. These multi-sensory stations grow with your baby from sitting to standing, packing months of developmental play into a single piece.
Skip Hop BEST SELLER
Silver Lining Cloud Activity Centre
26+ interactive features across 3 stages — floor sit, supported sit and standing. Designed with paediatric input. Neutral aesthetic fits any Singapore nursery.
Bubble
7-in-1 Large Wooden Activity Centre
Seven sides of screen-free play — clock face, bead maze, shape sorter, abacus and more. Solid wood, lasts well into the toddler years.
Section 02
Crawl Toys
Toys that move away from baby are one of the most effective ways to encourage crawling. These are the ones worth having on your floor from around 7 months.
Skip Hop
Crab 4-in-1 Crawl Toy
Lights up, plays music and rolls away to motivate crawling. 360° spinning shell, three play modes that grow from sensory toy to crawl motivator to push toy.
Skip Hop
Hello Hedgehog Crawl Toy
Rolls away with lights, music and encouraging sounds. Two play stages — sensory toy first, then full crawl-chase mode. Great for babies who need extra motivation to move.
Parent tip: Place the crawl toy just out of reach during tummy time — even a small roll forward is progress worth celebrating.
Section 03
Cause-and-Effect
From around 8 months, babies discover they can make things happen. Toys that reward pushing, pressing and banging are incredibly satisfying — and they’re building hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving.
Skip Hop New Arrival
Geometric Wonders Musical Pounding Bench
Pounding bench and musical drum kit in one. Pound pegs to trigger shape recognition and animal sounds, then flip for a full drum kit. Double the play value.
Skip Hop
Explore & More Pop-Up Toy
Push, slide, twist — and a character pops up. Five different actions, five different characters. The most satisfying introduction to cause-and-effect play.
Section 04
Music & Sensory
Babies at this age are highly attuned to sound. Musical toys are building auditory processing, rhythm, and the foundations of early language.
Skip Hop
Feelin’ Clucky Musical Tambourine
Shake, press and tap for three ways to play. Perfectly sized for little hands — a cheerful, rhythm-building favourite.
Skip Hop
Explore & More Music Set
Hand drum, tambourine and maracas — a full band in one set. Baby discovers how different actions make different sounds.
Jellycat
Bashful Bunny Musical Pull Toy
Pull the cord for a gentle lullaby. Safe to cuddle and chew, made from recycled fibres. Beautiful Jellycat packaging — the most gift-worthy pick on the list.
Section 05
Stacking, Sorting & Cognitive Play
From around 9–10 months, babies show real interest in fitting things together. Shape sorters and stacking toys build hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and early problem-solving.
Pearhead Best Gift
Learning Kit — 6–12 Months
8 pieces designed specifically for this developmental window — sensory, motor and cognitive play in one thoughtfully curated gift box.
Skip Hop
Silver Lining Cloud Feelings Shape Sorter
10 blocks teach shapes, emotions and weather. Also works as a rattle and stacker — introduces “happy”, “sad” and “surprised” long before baby can speak.
Skip Hop
Explore & More Fox Stacking Toy
Classic ring stacker redesigned for little fingers still working on pincer grip. Rings can be rattled and rolled too — genuinely multi-functional.
Section 06
Bath Time
In Singapore, bath time is often twice a day — one of the biggest play windows. Good bath toys make the routine smoother and sneak in water play and sensory exploration.
Skip Hop
Zoo Stack and Pour Buckets
Three friendly-faced buckets with three different pour effects — sprinkle, pour and spray. Stack, nest and splash. A Singapore bath time staple.
Skip Hop
Zoo Fill Up Fountain Bee
Dunk the bee and lift for a water umbrella fountain effect. Simple, endlessly repeatable, and genuinely delightful. Great add-on to the bath collection.
Section 07
Books
Reading from 6 months builds language, attention span, and the habit of sitting together — one of the most important things you can do for early literacy.
Indestructibles Best Value
Indestructibles Baby Book Series
Chew them, wash them, scrunch them — literally indestructible. High-contrast images and simple concepts perfect for 6–12 months. Brilliant gift add-on at SGD 10.50 each.
Jellycat Best Gift
“If I Were a Seahorse” Board Book
Gorgeous illustrations and tactile feely panels for sensory engagement. A step above standard board books — pairs impeccably with a Jellycat soft toy.
Section 08
Big Gifts Worth Buying Early
These investment pieces start at 12 months — but they’re so popular as first-birthday gifts that they deserve a mention here. Add them to your wish list now.
Micro Scooter New Arrival
Micro Tricycle
Precision-engineered, multi-stage tricycle that grows with your child from first rides to independent cycling. Handles Singapore’s pavements and park connectors beautifully. Available in Purple & Ice Blue.
Skip Hop
Farmstand Grow Along 5-in-1 Activity Walker
40+ play features across four stages, from sitting and playing through to first steps. Provides just enough support for babies learning to cruise and walk.
Le Toy Van Heirloom Piece
Classic Wooden Rocking Horse
A timeless heirloom piece crafted for 12–18 months. Supports balance and core strength — and the kind of toy that gets passed down through families.
Le Toy Van
Magical Rocking Unicorn Carousel
Award-winning unicorn carousel — stunningly designed, safe from 12–18 months, and guaranteed to become a nursery centrepiece.
Section 09
Great Value Picks Under $30
Not every great toy needs to break the budget. These are the best add-ons, gift toppers, and stocking fillers on the list.
How to choose: Match the milestone, not just the age. Prioritise open-ended toys — the best ones have more than one way to play. And don’t overcrowd the play space; babies engage more deeply with fewer toys rotated regularly.