Whether you are searching for a baby shower gift or putting together your baby registry list, you may want to consider choosing the right type of educational toys for different stages of baby’s growth. Sensory stimulation is the number one focus when choosing the developmentally appropriate toys for your little one. The right toy will offer a lot of color, texture, patterns and sounds to help develop baby’s visual and auditory senses.

It’s also very important to keep in mind that the most appropriate toy for infants has to be safe, and BPA, lead or phthalates Free. Toys for infants should also be soft and easy to grab with their tiny hands.

Here are a list of recommended baby developmental toys that are fun, safe and educational for every milestone.

Newborn Stage 0-3 months

Soft Stacking Rings for Infants

 

Stacking rings are one of the best developmental toys for infants. They are soft, durable and easy to grab by the little ones. The material also 100% BPA free which makes it safe to use during the teething stage. The colorful rings make a squeak sound which helps promote visual and sound sensory development. Overall, the stackable rings are a versatile and safe choice for infants, and they can be used for different stages of baby’s development such as teething and stacking. Get yours here. 

Black and White Sensory book for Newborns

When babies are born, their vision is very blurred and fuzzy. Their eyes are very sensitive to bright light, so they prefer to look at dark objects. Black and white objects will keep the newborn’s focus longer than colorful objects. These black and white sensory books are perfect for stimulating the baby’s optic nerves. They are soft, durable, and easy for baby to grab. They can also be used at a later stage to help baby lift his head up or practice tummy time on the floor. Order yours here. 

 

3-6 Months

10pcs Baby Rattles Toys Set

These rattle toy set are literally everything the baby will need during this developmental stage. Each rattle is designed to help promote baby’s sensory experiences and develop fine motor skills. They are soft, colorful, and easy to grab by infant. The baby rattle each make different sounds to make it fun and interesting for playtime. They come in a pack of 10 which is plenty to keep baby busy in different stages of development. These toy sets come in a large container and are a great choice for baby shower gifts. Get yours here. 

 

Tummy Time Water Mat

Another really popular toy among babies at this age is the tummy time water mat. Babies can hold their head and chin up from around 4 months old. They can comfortably lean on their elbow while lying down on their tummy. The pediatricians highly encourage parents to start practicing tummy time with their babies as soon as the can hold their head up. Tummy time is extremely beneficial to baby’s motor skill development. It helps strengthen baby’s core and balance. Tummy time is also known to prevent flat spot on the back of baby’s head.

This inflatable water mat is a great tummy time activity as it encourages the baby to develop sensory and motor skills. The water mat is completely leakproof and contains all the colors needed in baby’s visual training. Get yours here. 

 

6-9 Months old

Babies can sit up on their own without support when they are around 6 months old. They can hold an object in their hand and completely life their head and chest off the floor when in tummy time position. Teething will begin around this age for most babies; so it’s important to keep that in mind when shopping for new toys.

Typically, appropriate toys for 6-9 months old include soft teether toys, rattle toys, sit to stand learning walkers, shape sorter and baby puzzles.

Silicone stacking blocks

This silicone stacking building blocks is a great example of an appropriate toy for 6 months old. The building blocks are made out of silicone and are 100% safe for babies. They also work well as teething toys to relieve teething pain. Babies are fascinated with bright objects in different shapes and sizes. The sensory learning toys help develop their visual skills and improve hand-eye coordination. Get yours here. 

Ring Stacking toys

Another popular toy for babies 6 months and older are these colorful ring stacking toys from Fisher Price. The toy comes with 5 colorful rings that are easy for babies to grab and rattle. The top ring has a clear surface with rattle beads to help babies enhance their gross motor skill as they shake and rattle the ring. As baby gets old the toy can be used to promote hand-eye coordination and learn different sizes. Order yours here. 

Vtech Sit to stand walker

These interactive learning baby walkers are great for babies around 9 months and older. Babies start to pull themselves up between 9-12 months. They try to grab on pretty much anything from the couch to the table to stand up.

Learning to stand on their own is a huge developmental milestone for your little ones and it is vital for their strength and independence. Encouraging your little ones to will help build strength and confidence to eventually walk all by himself.  

These learning walker toys are great as they boost babies’ leg muscles and coordination. The top part is detachable and can be placed on the floor for baby to enjoy while sitting down. When baby is ready to stand, the appropriate height of the handle will help baby hold on and maybe even take a few steps. The activity center features multiple shapes, buttons and spinning rollers to keep baby entertained for a long time. Get yours here. 

 

Crawling toy

This crawling musical toy is such a fun way to promote baby’s growth and motor skills. The musical inchworm will move slowly once you press play. It’s a fun way to engage your little one to chase and crawl the toy. The toy is made of 100% non toxic and BPA free material. Order yours here. 

9-12 months

Montessori Developmental Toy

These wooden Montessori educational toys are perfect for this age. It features multiple activities on each side including hammering colorful balls, xylophone, and number learning shape blocks. This activity educational toy makes a perfect gift for toddlers as they learn to master their sensory skills. Order yours here. 

 

 Musical Toys Set 

Introducing music to young babies have shown to have a global effect on their cognitive skills. Babies who are surrounded by musical environments can make better prediction about rhythmic patterns in speech.

This natural wooden percussion instrument set is a perfect musical toy for babies and toddlers. The toy set includes shaking, tapping, beating and blowing instruments. If your baby has an older sibling, they can play the instruments together; which creates a sense of team work and collaboration. Order yours here. 

Bottom line is that babies go through several important milestones in their first year. It’s very important to choose learning toys that are appropriate, safe, and beneficial to their sensory developments.