Age Range

Age guides

According to the department for children, schools and families a little person is classed as an infant up to the age of 24 months, and a toddler from the time they start to walk (approximately around 12 months of age, but this varies from child to child) up to 36months. Early years are classed as the first 5 years of life.

For the puposes of this website we have classed toys into babies and toddlers those suitable for little people aged less than 3 and older children and beyond, suitable for 3+.  Toys in the babies and toddlers category have age recommendations which vary from 0yrs up to 2 yrs, please check the decription for suitability. If in doubt please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you ars still in any doubt it always wise to err on the side of caution.

Toys not intended for children under 36 months

Toys that might be dangerous for children under 36 months of age must have a warning, together with a brief indication of the specific risks. This provision does not apply to toys that are manifestly unsuitable for children under 36 months.

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Age guidance·

Where available age guidance and age suitability of toys is provided, in line with manufacturer recommendations. Be aware these are guide lines and where any doubt arises you are responsible for exercising your own judgement as to suitability of a product for the particular individual or group of individuals and circumstances.

You may also be interested in our page on toy guides & safety