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Gross Motor Toys

Get your children moving, playing, and building confidence with our exciting range of gross motor toys! Designed to develop balance, coordination, strength, and agility, these engaging toys encourage active play—indoors and out.

From zooming around on a balance bike or trike to bouncing, skipping, and throwing with skipping ropes and ball games, there’s something for every energetic explorer. Outdoor adventurers can enjoy chalk games, croquet, and stacking buckets, or even lend a helping hand with garden tools!

Whether it's riding, jumping, stacking, or swinging, our gross motor toys inspire movement and fun while building essential physical skills needed for everyday physical activities and to support fine motor skills too.

 

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FAQs

What's the difference between gross motor toys and fine motor toys?
Gross motor toys develop large muscle movements and whole-body coordination through activities like climbing, balancing, riding, and throwing. These toys help build strength, balance, and agility for everyday activities like walking, running, and jumping, while fine motor toys focus on smaller hand and finger movements needed for tasks like writing.
Can gross motor toys like the Diditrike and balance bikes be used both indoors and outdoors?
Many of Bigjigs' gross motor toys are designed for versatility, with products like the Diditrike Zebra and Pink Balance Bike suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. However, items like the Garden Croquet and Garden Hand Tools are specifically designed for outdoor play, while others work best in spacious indoor areas.
How do climbing toys like the Wooden Hobby Horse help with gross motor development?
The Wooden Hobby Horse encourages imaginative active play while developing balance, coordination, and core strength as children rock and move with the toy. This type of movement helps build the foundational gross motor skills needed for more complex activities like riding real bikes or participating in sports.

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