The best developmental products for baby in Australia
Smart, safe developmental products, thoughtfully designed for growing minds!
Your little one’s development is a journey, and the right product should do more than just check the basics – it should inspire, support, and keep them safe every step of the way.
From sensory play to first steps, the best developmental products should nurture learning, spark curiosity, and fit seamlessly into your daily routine. That’s why we’ve gathered the top-rated developmental products, as loved by parents like you!
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Developmental Product for Baby 2026
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year, the award winners were determined entirely by parents who cast their votes across a range of categories, including nappies, car seats, prams, and breast pumps. Products were evaluated based on quality, value, user-friendliness, and innovation.
The annual Bounty Baby Awards showcase top products in the parenting industry, offering new and expecting parents trusted guidance on what to bring into their homes.
READ NEXT: All of the 2026 Award Winners
The winners of the Best Developmental Product for Baby in 2026:
Gold Award: Babybee Ollie Play Gym
Silver Award: BabyBjörn Baby Bouncer Bliss & Toy Bar
Bronze Award: Lovevery The Looker Play Kit
Bounty Baby Awards – Best Developmental Product for Baby
GOLD AWARD
Babybee Ollie Play Gym
from $229.99
Crafted from a soft linen-cotton blend, Ollie offers a luxuriously large, quilted play surface gentle on baby’s skin. The removable, machine-washable top mat makes cleaning and on-the-go play effortless, while the five included sensory toys keep bub entertained and engaged. Lightweight and easy to move, Ollie grows with your baby and adds a touch of joy to every play session.
SILVER AWARD
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss
from $380.00
Lightweight, stylish and easy to move around, the BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss is a must-have for life with little ones.
Designed with an ergonomic seat, it gives the right support for your baby’s back, neck and head. The soft fabric gently hugs your baby and distributes their weight evenly for all-day comfort.
Plus, with three adjustable positions, the bouncer grows with your child from newborn days right through to toddlerhood (suitable from 3.5–13kg / 53cm to around 2 years).
BRONZE AWARD
Lovevery The Looker Play Kit
from $130.00
Lovevery The Looker Play Kit is designed for babies aged 0-12 weeks and available through The Play Kits Subscription program.
The Play Kits are a stage-based learning program designed to promote brain development through play during the early years of childhood. The playthings in each Kit provide just the toys a child needs, at just the right time and are built to last – made with FSC-certified, sustainably harvested wood; organic cotton; water-based, nontoxic paint and finishes; and bio-based, child-safe plastics.
Sensitive to light and sound, your newborn is already becoming aware of their new world. The Looker Play Kit helps them build new brain connections with high-contrast images and black and white sensory mittens.
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Babybee Lola
from $199.99
Lightweight at just 2.2kg, Lola is super portable with three recline positions to grow with your baby. Designed with a newborn-safe recline, 3-point safety harness and rubber anti-slip grips, it’s as safe as it is soothing.
The removable, machine-washable seat liner and organic cotton insert make clean-ups easy, while the activity toy bar keeps bub entertained. Plus, with Babybee’s 9-month free returns policy, you can buy with confidence.
Young Wonderer Under The Sea High Contrast Sensory Water Mat
from $39.99
Young Wonderer Under The Sea High Contrast Sensory Water Mat is an Australian-designed inflatable tummy time mat created to support newborn vision development, neck and core strength and hand-eye coordination. Bold high-contrast black and white ocean-themed artwork stimulates baby’s developing eyes, while colourful sea creatures float inside the water-filled inner chamber for baby to push, track and explore during supervised tummy time.
Young Wonderer Billie The Bunny High Contrast Hanging Pram Toy
from $29.99
Young Wonderer Billie The Bunny High Contrast Hanging Pram Toy is a best-selling Australian-designed black and white high-contrast hanging sensory toy, created to support newborn vision development, cause-and-effect learning and hand-eye coordination from birth to 24 months. The soft plush bunny features bold high-contrast patterning, crinkle ears, a teether ring and a universal clip for easy attachment to prams, baby play gyms, car seats and strollers.
Lovevery The Charmer Play Kit
from $130.00
Part of Lovevery’s Play Kits Subscription program, The Charmer is carefully curated to support your baby’s brain development through meaningful play. Each Play Kit is stage-based, with thoughtfully designed toys that nurture skills in language, motor development, and social-emotional growth, helping your little one learn exactly what they’re ready for, right when they’re ready for it.
Every piece in The Charmer Play Kit is built to last and crafted with care: FSC-certified, sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton, water-based non-toxic paints and finishes, and bio-based, baby-safe plastics. As your child grows, each new kit introduces playthings that invite them to go deeper into learning, making play both fun and foundational.
Lovevery The Play Gym
from $235.00
This stage-based play mat grows with your child from newborn to toddler. With five developmental zones, four detachable toys, and a Play Guide with expert tips, it encourages exploration, motor skills, and sensory growth from day one.
Made from organic cotton and FSC-certified wood, it’s easy to keep clean, the mat is machine-washable, and wooden and plastic pieces wipe down quickly. Setup takes just two minutes, no tools or batteries required, and the Play Space Cover transforms the mat into a cosy fort for toddlers, extending the fun well beyond babyhood.
Grace & Maggie Baby Driver / Boho – Reversible Padded Play Mat – Large
from $209.00
Reversible and chic, these mats let you switch up your space in seconds while providing a cushioned, safe surface for babies and kids. One side features a scandi grey boho pattern to complement your home, while the flip side’s streetscape track design sparks imaginative play, perfect for tummy time, sensory exploration, and gross motor development.
Made from thick, non-toxic TPU foam, the mat is waterproof, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, and free from latex, BPA, or PVC. Surpassing International Toy Safety Standards, it’s a safe, stylish space for children to explore and play.
