The list author says: "The best toys for infants are toys that attract attention and optimize for a baby's sensory level. Newborns are fascinated by toys that have bright colors, patterns, different textures, play music and have dancing lights. Babies also love to put things in their mouth. Soft, pliable toys make it easy for them to do just that.
Below you will find age appropriate toys that have all of the features listed above."
"I love this ball because it’s so colorful and easy for baby to grasp. The soft, flexible plastic makes it easy for little fingers to bend and squeeze the ball. The rattle ball inside provides sounds and visual stimulation."
"Sometimes your baby needs help falling asleep. The Soothe & Glow Sea Horse is a wonderful nighttime friend. When he is cuddled his belly softly glows. With a gentle squeeze he plays soft music, 8 lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean."
"The Little Super Star Classical Stacker will grab baby’s attention as she learns to stack them in the right order. Unlike other stackers, this one has dancing lights and plays five songs. The four colorful stars also feature interesting textures to help develop your baby’s tactile senses."
"At about 4 months of age, babies discover their hands and feet. The bright patterns and faces with fun sounds that reward exploration. Wrist and foot rattles are ideal for developing hand-to-eye coordination."
"Very cute toy! I love Mortimer because he is very versatile. The link makes it easy to hang over a crib, car seat or playmat. He’s soft and cuddly and can also be used as a teether. His antlers are soft, sturdy rubber that’s perfect for chewing. His hooves are colorfully patterned and make a variety of sounds."
"The Winkel is not only a great toy to play with but also a great teething toy. Babies have a ball playing with this tangle of bright colors and fun textures. Babies will be engaged and amused buy the rattle in the center of the ball. It’s so easy for babies to pick up and put to their mouth. Parents can refrigerate the Winkel to turn it into a cooling and soothing teether."
"This is truly a calming toy every baby should have in his crib: soothe baby to sleep with a mesmerizing aquarium. Mama fish swims gently through the water, followed by her baby. The little crab friend plays peek-a-boo behind the coral as the seaweed sways gently in the waves. It plays music all the while bubbles rise upward to the surface."
"I find babies are fascinated by this toy. Winner of three awards, the Sunny Sunshine Crib Toy features musical lights and sounds to engage baby’s senses. Easily attaches to cribs, car headrests and playards. Classical music selections from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart play for five minutes. Simply press Sunny’s face to turn toy on and off."
"I find these blocks to be entertaining and educational. Playing with these blocks enriches baby’s development by strengthening hand-eye coordination, enhancing fine motor skills, reinforcing visual skills, stimulating tactile development and fostering problem-solving skills."
"I think this is one of the cutest toys around. Promote music appreciation by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini. It has colorful lights that dance across the screen, and the colorful and easy to grasp caterpillar handle is easy for little hands to take anywhere."
