Every baby needs to have baby toys. Not only do these toys allow babies to pass time, but they also help babies to development a sense of self and intelligence. There are a variety of baby toys; some are purely for fun, while others are educational. There are even baby toys for the different stages of a baby’s life.
Baby Toys for Birth to Three Months Old
• Music – Music plays a very important role in the development of babies, as they help to build the baby’s neural pathways. Old songs, children’s music and even musical toys are great for babies at this age.
• Mobiles – Mobiles are baby toys that are usually found in cribs. These are objects that babies can lie or sit and stare at, and they also help to develop a baby’s sense of object permanence, hand-eye coordination and pattern recognition.
• Colourful and Contrasting Toys – Babies are very attractive to bright colours; as such, baby toys that have high contrast colours are great for your baby.
Baby Toys for Three to Six Months Old
• Books – There are some babies that enjoy books, while others seem to have no interest at all. Whatever the case is with your baby, it is best to introduce books to him or her during this particular age group.
• Soft Toys and Rattles – Babies are attracted to baby toys that are soft and make noise. They also help babies to develop a keen sense of hearing.
• Nursing Necklaces – A majority of babies enjoy pinching their parents’ neck or chest while they are being fed. A nursing necklace will prevent your child from doing this, and it is also a great toy.
• Mirrors – Different babies go through the mirror stage at different ages; however, it usually starts around this age. The mirror stage is where babies begin to recognize themselves; as such, safe mirrors will make great baby toys.
Baby Toys for Six to Nine Months Old
• Boxes, Cups and Blocks – This is the age where it is safe for babies to start playing with boxes, cups and blocks. These baby toys help with the development of your child’s creative skills, as they start to build their own things.
• Bath Toys – Bath toys are great for grabbing your baby’s attention during baths. These baby toys are especially great for babies who do not love to have baths; besides, every baby needs a Rubber Ducky.
Baby Toys for Nine to Twelve Months Old
• Push and Pull Toys – These baby toys are great for children who are just learning to walk.
• Dolls – This is the age when children begin to play with dolls and start becoming more imaginative with their play.