PLAYTIME Baghera

LEARNING THROUGH PLAYTIME

 

From early infancy, babies are learning and developing through sensory play. Our range of high-quality activity toys, wooden toys, plush toys, playmats and play gyms are a safe and fun way to provide babies with the stimulation and learning opportunities they need.

 

Newborn development, learning, and tummy time

It won't be long before your tiny newborn starts visually exploring his or her comfy world. Your little one will slowly expand his or her horizons when exposed to colours, shapes, textures and sounds which provide new experiences through sensory play.

Our collection of reversible baby playmats and activity gyms provide:

1. Hours of entertainment for little ones. Cushioned for comfort, our baby play gyms are covered foam mats made from non-toxic materials. Baby playmats are designed to provide newborns and young babies with a safe space to kick, lay and play.
2. As your bub grows and develops a greater awareness of their surroundings he or she will be encouraged to explore a little further afield. They'll be reaching for colours, shapes, textures and interactive toys which attract their eye, providing sustained engagement.
3. Tummy time is important for a baby's physical development and strength. Extend tummy time with extra-large baby play mats that entice the baby into reaching, rolling and touching the stimulating pictorials in different colours and textures. Add interactive toys as the baby grows and you can create amazing worlds for the baby to explore within one playmat.

 

Why playing with newborns is important

Newborns are entertained and stimulated by sights and sounds. You'll notice how quickly your bubs learn the sound of your voice and how soon they begin to reach for things that attract their attention.

Exploring their surroundings is how babies learn, so providing them with activity play mats and interactive toys helps them to achieve those milestone developmental markers, having fun along the way.

 

 

Play ideas for toddlers, infants and newborns

At Metro Baby, you'll find a wide range of infant developmental play toys designed to encourage the baby's active involvement. Our playtime baby products meet certified safety standards and provide your little ones with safe and healthy stimulus. Many toys are machine washable or easy to wipe clean, so hygiene is never compromised.

From gorgeous rattles to suit bubs' tiny little hands through to extra-large playmats with various scenic designs, our activity toys, wooden toys, baby play mats and play gyms stimulate exciting play ideas for newborns, toddlers and young children!

 

 

Ways to play with playmats and play gyms

Our range of playmats and play gyms include a wide variety of non-toxic, machine washable, reversible, memory foam, padded playmats designed with a choice of:
• gentle pastel hues, natural tones and bright, bold colours
• small to extra large sizes
• round, square and rectangular shapes
• waterproof or super soft and snuggly coverings
• stimulating designs or pictorial scenes for interactive play
• naturally healthy organic materials

In deciding which type of baby playmat or play gym will best suit your needs, consider how playtime will change as your baby grows from infancy to the inquisitive toddler stage.

Reversible playmats have contrasting sides ideal for providing young babies with a variety of visual stimuli. Different pictorial scenes provide valuable two-for-one activity centres for babies and toddlers!

Some play gyms have detachable toys so you can change them regularly to provide the baby with different sights, sounds and textures. Baby play mats may include graphic designs such as city scenes, farm scenes, railways or roadways to encourage interactive, imaginative play utilising gross motor skills.

 

 

Play with active toys

Right across Australia babies are having so much fun while learning with active toys from Metro Baby!

They're rattling, squeezing and shaking fabulously noisy toys from in their bouncers or on their playmats. They're chomping and chewing on textured teethers in baby-friendly designs and colours, and they're whooping it up in their strollers with dingly-dangly pram toys.

Foam mats with graphic designs are a great place for babies to start developing gross motor skills, turning tiny infants into movers and groovers with the safety of cushioning.

 

 

How long is newborn playtime?

Sometimes the newborn stage feels incredibly long, especially if you're not getting enough rest or sleep. But looking back you'll discover your precious little one isn't a newborn for long!

Newborn playtime is fairly brief but versatile, interactive baby play mats and play gyms provide stimulus well past the newborn stage until the baby is engaged with interactive toys for long periods.

The playmats and floor mats can be utilised in many ways, from simple visual stimulation for very young babies to platforms for active imaginary play. Their stylish designs mean they look gorgeous in play spaces and rooms, nurseries and family rooms with colours and designs to complement the newborn's nursery through to the toddler's playroom.

 

 

Best and most popular toys:

Our vast range of high-quality playtime baby products spans all ages and can be enjoyed for many years. Some of our best-selling toys include:

Birth to 3 months

From visually engaging pram and play gym dangly toys to teething rings in fun animal shapes, there are many developmental toys for newborns to three-month-old babies at Metro Baby.

Soothe baby with adorable Liewood Yoko Mini Cuddle Cloths made from 100% organic cotton. Perfect for tiny hands and easy to hold, Yoko Mini Cuddle Cloths are available in a range of colours.

The soft and cuddly Flatout Baby Bear is also a comforting toy for newborns and young children. Made from 100% natural Australian sheepskin, the Flatout Bear is a beautiful toy for sleep time.

Best-selling toys for babies to three months include the Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Rain Stick Rattle and the Done By Deer To Go Friend (Elphee) - a gorgeous dangly toy for the pram.

 

 

3 to 6 months

Little fingers love to grasp the Done By Deer Raffi Rattle while the Wee Gallery Crinkle Toy Panda is a stimulating developmental toy babies adore. Sensory clutch balls are a fantastic way to further your baby's gross motor skills, visual development and sensory stimulation. Explore our wide range of playtime baby products for three to six months.

 

 

6 to 12 months

In that first year your little one will progress through milestone developmental phases in leaps and bounds. Between six and twelve months bubs can develop a love of music with the Skip Hop Farmstand Rock-A-Mole Guitar, the Tropical Paradise Toucan Maraca and the Flexa Maracas Set. Those musical tunes are sure to get your little one grooving and moving!

Fabric books are a wonderful way to develop an appreciation for reading from a very young age. Popular brands such as Konges Slojd, Manhattan Toys and Liewood offer fun and interactive fabric books for your little ones to play with. We also love Miffy Plush for that special friend to snuggle and hug.

 

One year and up

Made from super soft BPA free silicone, the Liewood Dag Stacking Tower in beautiful colour palettes is suitable for children of any age, while the Wee Gallery Next Blocks Woodland, Dwinguler Play Mats, Done By Deer Peg Puzzle and Mushie Stacking Cups encourage problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills.

Suitable for babies and children alike, the Wee Gallery Alphabet Cards are a fun way to learn along with the Liewood Dante Beach Sets which are just gorgeous toys for beach or sandpit creative play at any age.

 

 

What are age appropriate toys for infants?

Our high quality range of play mats, play gyms, activity toys and wooden toys meet Australian safety standards for age appropriate play.

From newborn through to early childhood, many of our toys are multi-sensory for playtime which helps little ones to learn, grow and experience new things at the appropriate stage.

Playmats and play gyms are appropriate baby products for infant play, along with cuddle toys, crinkle toys, suitable rattles and pram toys.

Keep your child entertained and active with Baghera’s quality range of retro ride-ons

Premium rideable toys for your little ones

Rideable toys are popular toys for toddlers because they develop overall coordination and gross motor skills. With so many options out there for ride-on toys, it’s no wonder families across the world love Baghera. Designed with timeless appeal across generations, Baghera’s retro design and quality build means your child can enjoy endless hours of fun, and pass onto your next child as your family grows. Baghera’s ride-on cars and ride-on Speedster planes keep your child entertained, active and are easy for your little one to use. Designed to be sturdy and stable with a metal body and rubber tyres, the Baghera ride-on toys will delight and entertain your little trike.

High-quality vintage pedal cars

If you’re looking for high-quality vintage pedal cars, put on the brakes! Because Metro Baby’s range of Baghera ride-on toys are perfect gifts for a special little one. Choose from the Baghera Rider in Black, Snow White or Red. Or opt for the Baghera Speedster Plane or Baghera Speedster Fireman for themed adventure riding! There’s also the Speedster Silver and Speedster Silk Grey for a classic vintage racer.

Find the best toy wagon for your child

When it comes to push, pull, pedal or ride-on toys, buying quality means you’ll only need to buy one for this fun phase of your child’s life. Baghera’s range of ride-on sports cars, ride-on planes and ride-on fire truck is built to last, reminiscent of a bygone time of less excess and more quality. All Baghera products are designed in France and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both EN71 and AU8124 standards.

Shop the best tricycles in a range of colours

Baghera’s range of ride on toys include 4-wheel retro racing cars and firetruck as well as the 3-wheel Speedster Plane. For a quality ride-on tricycle, your little pilot will love the fun vintage-inspired 3-wheel Speedster Plane.

Find the best Baghera ride-ons

Metro Baby’s range of Baghera ride-ons offers much choice. Available in a range of retro designs, themes and colours, as well as 4-wheel options and 3-wheel tricycle ride-ons.

How to choose a Baghera toy car

When you’re buying a Baghera toy car or any Baghera ride-on toy you can’t go wrong. Loved and trusted for their high quality construction, beautiful retro design and easy movement, any Baghera toy car will be met with squeals of delight by your busy little one. And last for years!

The perfect gift for the little speedster in your life

Baghera toy car and plane ride-ons are special because of their exceptional quality, timeless style, and also encourage kids to move. Beyond gross motor skill development, Baghera ride-ons are loved because of their creative play value—watch your little fire fighter fill up his/her firetruck at a make believe gas station. Or listen as they speak to air traffic control to carefully land his/her Speedster Plane. Whatever your child’s interest, they’ll spend hours having fun with a gift built to last and for your growing family to enjoy. All this makes Baghera’s range of toy ride-ons the perfect gift for your little one.

Pedal cars for toddlers

There’s a difference between ride-ons and pedal cars. Ride-ons have no pedals and your child will move their feet and legs while seated to move themselves around. Pedal cars have pedals that need to be pushed down in circular movements by your child to move. So they require different skills and may be enjoyed in different ways depending on your child’s stage of development. Baghera’s range of ride-on toys are suitable for toddlers varying from 1 to 3 years. Pedal cars, which are usually tricycles with three wheels for young kiddies, are mostly suited from 2 years and older. Always check the age suitability for any baby and child product before buying.

The perfect collectors’ edition

If you’re an admirer of vintage style and retro design, you’ll fall in love with the Baghera range from Metro Baby where classic style meets quality and fun. For the perfect collector’s edition, choose from the bold Baghera Rider Black with chrome grill and rims and large rubber tyres. Or opt for understated elegance in the Speedster Silk Grey with faux cherry wood detailing, cream metal body and matching rubber tyres. There’s also a Baghera car in Rider Red, Snow White or Silver to consider when deciding on the perfect collector’s edition.

Buying online from Metro Baby

Metro Baby is Australia’s one-stop baby shop trusted for our extensive range of deluxe and specialty baby products from quality local and international brands. We are careful in selecting all our baby products from big ticket items like cots and strollers to smaller baby toys, teethers and rattles to cater for your little one's many and changing needs. Our bestseller products include nursery furniture and accessories, prams and activity toys to baby essentials like bibs, tableware and bath care. We also offer an extensive selection of creative play toys like musical toys, soft toys, wooden toys and play mats. Our exceptional customer service and in-store and online shopping experience means buying from Metro Baby is effortless and fun! With easy checkout, Price Promise, and flat-rate delivery from $14.99 to most postcodes across Australia, filling your shopping cart with trusted quality products has never been easier. We also offer gift cards to fulfil any parent's wishlist.

FAQs

What is Baghera?

Baghera was established in 1999 and is a French premium quality brand located near Paris. Baghera’s product range includes metal ride-ons for children inspired by classic vintage car and plane designs, available in Australia from Metro Baby.

Are Baghera products expensive?

Toys are priced from low to high with many price points in between, across all baby product ranges. Families buy items based on their unique circumstances and specific budgets. Baghera products are quality toys that are built to last with a sturdy design and easy for your little one to move around on. Besides being retro stylish, fun and beautiful, Baghera ride ons will last for years, from your one child to the next, and then onto cousins, neighbours and friends. Baghera products are special which makes them the perfect gift!