Collection: - 0 to 12 Month Old
For the first three months, your baby isn't able to do much more than observe their surroundings. Because their vision is still blurry, they see bright, boldly patterned items best.
"Toys don't have to be black and white so long as the colors contrast with each other," says Nora Newcombe, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist at Temple University in Philadelphia and president of the International Mind, Brain, and Education Society.
As your baby grows, they'll enjoy toys that engage their other senses as well. Many of the toys they need now are designed to promote interaction in a variety of ways: They may squeak or make a crinkling noise, have a nubby texture, or be soft and cuddly. Infants tend to mouth toys, and textured ones can help relieve teething pain.
Top toys for babies
- Brightly colored, multi-patterned mobiles
- Rattles
- Unbreakable mirrors
- Floor gyms
- Activity boards
- Soft, washable, colorful stuffed animals or dolls with a smiling face
- Small stuffed fabric balls
