Dolls, she said, were a popular baby gift for both boys and girls. Gendering of kids’ clothes and toys began in earnest a little over 100 years ago, in an effort to teach children early how to ...

Fans will also be able to pre-order Baby Yoda toys and plushies inspired by the new character in the next few weeks, but it’s unclear how soon the items can be shipped, the source said.

Here are nine essential baby toy categories parents (or nonparents searching for a gift) can turn to if you’re unsure where to start. The best toys for newborns don’t have to be complicated.

engineering and mathematics]-geared toys” for boys and “pursuits such as caring for a baby, fashion, and domestic life” for girls. Some conservative organizations, however, pushed back on ...