A clip-on toy is the easiest thing to keep in a diaper bag, and it pairs well with a few other travel-friendly favorites. Lightweight rattles and crinkle toys are small enough to bring anywhere, natural rubber teethers help on longer trips, and a familiar lovey settles your baby when they've had enough.
At home, a play gym or activity mat gives the same kind of reach-and-grab practice. For the trip itself, browse our diaper bags, carriers and wraps and the rest of our baby gear and travel essentials. You can also browse all our non-toxic baby toys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are stroller toys?
Stroller toys are small, soft toys that clip or loop onto a stroller, car seat handle, carrier or diaper bag. They give your baby something to look at and grab while you're out, and because they're attached, they don't end up on the ground.
Are toys safe to use in a car seat?
Only soft, lightweight toys, and only attached to the carry handle or hood rather than anywhere near the harness. Hard or heavy toys can become dangerous in a sudden stop or crash. Don't add any accessory that didn't come with your car seat and wasn't tested with it: check your car seat manual, and if in doubt, keep toys out of the car seat and hand them to your baby instead.
What age are stroller toys for?
Babies start noticing hanging toys from about 6 to 8 weeks and begin batting and grabbing at them around 3 to 4 months. Clip-on toys stay useful well into the first year as your baby practices reaching and holding.
How should stroller toys be attached?
Use the toy's own clip or short loop, and make sure any strap is short. Straps and cords longer than a few inches are a strangulation risk for babies, so never extend them with ribbon or string, and never tie a toy across the stroller or crib.
Are stroller toys machine washable?
Most organic cotton clip-on toys can be spot cleaned or hand washed and left to air dry. These toys get chewed and dropped constantly, so it's worth checking the care label before you buy.
What's the difference between a stroller toy and a teether?
A stroller toy is designed to hang and be grabbed, and usually has crinkle, texture or a rattle inside. A teether is made specifically for chewing on sore gums. Some clip-on toys include a teething ring, giving you both.
Do stroller toys make good gifts?
Yes. They're affordable, useful from the early weeks, and easy to pair with a lovey or blanket. See more ideas in our baby gift sets.
Do you offer free shipping and returns on stroller toys?
Yes. Every order ships free with hassle-free returns, and first-time customers get 10% off at checkout, up to a maximum discount of $75. See our shipping and returns pages for details.
