Toy guide - ages and stages

Buying gifts for our little ones is one of the greatest pleasures of parenthood, but it's not so much fun when the toy lies collecting dust at the bottom of the toy cupboard after minimal use. Here are our top five toys for ages 0 - 4. Remember, these are also ideas to pass on to grandparents, friends, and relations who want to mark those milestone birthdays.

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  0-12 months toys
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  1-year-old toys
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  2-year-old toys
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  3-year-old toys
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  4-year-old toys