Baby Toys Buying Guide

Guide to buying baby toys (0-12 months)

This guide is designed to help parents decide with friends help to buy the most appropriate toy for your child. It is organized by age, since that is the best guide type. Also remember to use the old manual for description of the toy and make sure the toy is from an established manufacturer that has been designed with the latest EU standards for safety. For hygienic reasons, handled toys should be washed.

0-1 months

Newborns have limited senses and toys that provide stimulation may be useful. The child has a very limited view of toys with strong contrasting colors and movements are sufficient. Cot Mobile incentives light up the room. A gym mat in a simple activity also provides incentive. Rattles are always appreciated by the child.

1-3 months

Your baby is developing rapidly and begins to lift his head and see the world looking different! Play Mats / Fitness activity to provide the forms to get the child to begin to “punch”. Rattles connected with foot socks are also good for a good kick in the table. These types of toys to promote the development of motor skills and hand to eye coordination. The use of texture is important, and toys with several materials and audio are appreciated by the child.

3-6 months

This is an exciting time when the child becomes more interested in the environment and their mouth! Babies like to collect small toys (but not so small that they can be swallowed) and turn them into your hand – before he has a good chew! Baby toys with sounds are exciting, but remember that you must live with the song! Patterns containing several different parts or sections, such as stacking blocks, providing opportunities. The child can be introduced to books – perhaps books with animals, and give grandparents the opportunity to practice Corral audio … or maybe not!

6-9 months

Your baby can sit now and trying to trace for toys that encourage the tracking is good. These are the toys that can roll the wooden balls or soft balls with textures. This is a good time to get books with rhymes and manipulation, maybe with a CD to help with the song!

9-12 months

Baby’s up! Sitting and tracking is now second nature walks and furniture are fun – if a bit unstable. A car with 4 wheels with a handle to promote mobility. The child begins to be independent and to choose between different toys to play. The choice of a particular toy box is part of the development. Dexterity is important for a toy that can be collected and then opened or separated is fun. Baby now enjoy musical toys and may have a special toy (make sure you have a special toy backup in case of loss). Please note that stuffed toys are more appropriate for older children.