Looking for Cool Toys on a Budget to Keep Your Little Ones Creatively Engaged? Our Curated List of Top 10 Toys on a Budget Will Delight Your Children and Help Their Development Too (2020)

Its universal knowledge, toys are fun and kids love fun. Childhood is the stage where creativity is brimming and undeterred exploration is at its peak. The world and everything in it is brand new to children. Their curiosity has no limits and the best development happens when you let them explore safely. Let them have fun touching, seeing, smelling, tasting and learning new things. Get them safe toys as their best playmates in learning and exploring the world.

Try taking away all the toys from a kid and ignoring the accompanying tantrums. In a few days you will find that he has found his own set of toys from the surroundings, like stones, sticks, or even pieces of paper. The takeaway is that kids are programmed for toys by mother nature. Toys have a number of benefits for kids' growth. If you are wondering how toys can benefit your child and what toys to get them? Here are the answers:

These cool toys are not just for play or fun but for early skill development and sensory stimulation as well.

Babies are attracted to colours. This cool multi-colour butterfly toy has six easy to grasp shapes in eye-catching colours to develop the thinking and motor skills of the baby. As they try to fit each block in the right slot, their thinking and problem solving ability develops. It is a wonderful way to introduce your baby to the world of shapes and colours. Plus, the beautiful butterfly with a smiley face will definitely amuse them.

Coming from Fisher-Price it is made of child-safe materials. So no worries if your baby keeps it in the mouth. You can even give them paints to stamp shapes with the blocks. Visit Amazon to buy this butterfly for your baby at Rs. 357.00.

Vehicles are the favourite toys of little boys. This toy road roller might be just what you need to keep your prankster engaged. It will satisfy his curiosity about heavy vehicles. The model replicates all the features of a road roller. A tiny driver also sits and drives the roller adding fun to pretend-play. An ideal toy for a 3-6 year old kid, it is 4.5 inch X 2 inch X 2.5 inch in size and is white coloured. This fun road roller is available for purchase from IGP at Rs. 270.00.

Make bath time fun with some cool multi-coloured LED light toys. You can safely let your kids enjoy their bath with these toys as they are waterproof and of high-quality. There is no need to worry about electric shocks since the model is completely water-tight and the LED lights are safe to use in water. Just turn it on and drop it in the tub and watch the tub fill with glowing lights. This is an ideal toy for kids 3 years and above.

This attractive toy can be bought from Order2India for Rs.1,290.00. It requires 3 AAA batteries which are not included when you buy.

It’s fun time and it’s lots and lots and lots of balls. Kids are crazy about ball pools where they can bounce, throw, or jump around with friends and have laughter and play. This set comes with 64 multi-coloured balls, 1 ball pool and 4 pipes. 64 yellow, blue, red, green and purple balls are definitely fun for hours. The pool is foldable and can be stored safely after use. It is spacious and is suitable for 3 years and above. The material used is polyester and non-woven fabric. It is available for purchase at Malbar Toys for Rs. 1,099.00.

A safe toy to teach your kids to aim is just perfect to develop their focus, attention and co-ordination. This slingshot toy will bring out the sharp shooter in your kid. Just make sure that you give them soft materials like paper balls as pellets so that they do not hurt anyone.

The sling shot is made from bamboo wood and is light-weight but at the same time strong and durable. The rubber is of high-quality and lasts even after stretching for long periods. After your kids are done playing, you can even hang it on the wall as home decor. This wooden slingshot costs only Rs. 299.00 and you can buy it from ShopClues.

Fidget spinners are great for developing concentration and are also an amazing sensory experience. Buy these multi-coloured fidget spinners for your kids. The toy comes in a pack of 5 and has red, blue, green, yellow, and white coloured spinners. It is made of plastic and is child-safe and it comes with a 3 months warranty as well. You can buy this toy from Snapdeal at Rs. 200.00.

When your toddler sits to push and spin this elephant toy, he is going to get hours of visual entertainment. The colourful elephants and balls inside the toy will gallop fast at the push of the button. This toy will support the development of gross motor skills of your child. Another benefit is that your kid will understand the cause and effect of actions. As they push down the top button, an exciting and colourful spinning of elephants and balls begins to keep their interest in colours, shapes and movement.

It is totally child safe and is made from durable non-toxic plastic. It is a perfect toy for 1+ years and is specially designed without any sharp edges and is 17 cm X 17 cm x 21 cm in size. This toy can be purchased from FirstCry for Rs. 279.00.

Here is a set of cool dollhouse accessories for 6-12 months old kids. It includes multi-coloured rattles, bugle, and teether and comes in a beautiful dollhouse container. It is made of child-safe plastic and there is no harm if your kid puts it in the mouth. These toys will improve your kid's sensory perception and introduce him to colours and sounds. As he explores the colourful rattles you will find it easy to teach him the various colours and help him identify them.

There are 8 toys in this set and you can buy it from LightInTheBox for Rs. 1,899.00.

An interactive laptop is a high-tech toy that can keep kids entertained and also educate them. There are many amazing features in this laptop to aid in skill building. Your kids can learn alphabets, numbers, colourful shapes, and names of common objects with this toy. It also has an entertaining piano music and an LED screen with lights to attract the kids. There is a cute mouse for the kids to use which can help them to explore the games in the laptop.

It has 3 play modes - letter, number and music - to develop a variety of skills. While playing with the laptop your kid gets a head-start in education. Listening skills are enhanced with the piano music and the various vehicle sounds. The talking screen keeps your kid engaged and provides better understanding of the concepts. This all-in-one toy stimulates sensory perception, improves creativity, co-ordination and motor development. This laptop is perfect for children 1 year and above. It can be purchased from MeeMee for Rs. 1,799.00. It requires 3 AAA batteries.

An attractive bowling set with their favourite Doraemon characters is sure to make them play pin ball for long hours. The finger holes in the balls are specially designed to keep those little fingers safe. There are 6 pins giving a colourful display of red, orange, yellow and blue.

It is made of safe plastic and is perfect for kids 3 years and above to learn bowling. It is available for purchase from Flipkart for Rs. 272.00.

Kids bond a lot during play. So don’t just leave them to play alone with a few toys. Use the toys as a friend to reach out to your kids and grab their attention. Make playtime a learning and bonding session. Understand your child and his aptitudes with each game and create laughter, fun and frolic. A parent who has played with the kid will always be able to mould them right as they grow, because you were their best toy.