by Rita Onyx
What better way to welcome a baby into the world than with a developmentally appropriate toy. Anything that helps boost the senses – visual and audio will make a perfect gift. You have to also make sure the toys you choose are safe enough for the baby to put in their mouth and are age-appropriate according to their age guidelines.
So many toys offer different textures, colors and patterns for the baby to explore. Vibrant visuals and prominent sounds really aid early development of an infant’s senses. With so many options to choose from, picking the best one for the little one gets really difficult. We’ve helped narrow down some of the top-reviewed baby toys online.
Fisher-Price Soothe ‘n Snuggle Koala
“Our newborn loves this otter; she watches it until she falls asleep and if we don’t turn it on she will make a sound to let us know she wants it on. She has slept great with this otter; she prefers the white noise option with the light and breathing motion. I would recommend this soother to anyone! We are contemplating buying a second one just in case something were to happen to the one we have.” — Rebekah
Fisher-Price Classic Xylophone
“Great for young musicians! It’s a little tricky at first to play because the stick has a string attached to it (safety feature) but after a little practice it sounds pretty good and my 1 year old loves it. She is learning to play each plate individually” — Jreshow
Musical Turtle Toy
“Very Cute! Sings the children’s song as the Little Turtle moving and the lights together . Has bump and go action. My granddaughter is crawling now and loves to following it around. She loves her little turtle!!!! Also has other educational functions, it will be helpful when she a little bigger. I bought a similar toy for my grandson but it was a penguin. Terrible decision, should have purchased 2 of these turtles!!!” — Mark
Taf Toys Toe Time Infant Car Seat Toy
“I bought this for my 5 month old grandson. Loose toys kept getting tossed out of the car seat and then he would start fussing, working himself up into quite a tizzy. Afraid my daughter was splitting her attention between trying to calm the baby while driving or her having to pull over multiple times, I purchased this. It’s only been installed a few days but so far, it’s working great according to my daughter. No more tossed toys or fussy baby. It keeps him entertained the entire ride.” — Melody
VTech Sit-To-Stand Learning Walker
“I love the sit to stand function of this walker as it grows with the baby because the front part comes off. Another great feature is that the wheels lock to slow the baby down and rolls slowly on carpet. It is a little light weight so I do see my daughter not being able to pull up without it slightly tipping, so far she hasn’t fallen yet! The music is good and she loves the removable phone portion to it!” — Amanda
Aitbay Plush Elephant Music Baby Toys
“This little elephant is adorable. It’s soft, makes music, sounds of babies and children laughing. My 9 month old granddaughter loves it. Even though there isn’t any volume control I highly recommend it.” — Karen
Sassy Fishy Fascination Station Highchair Toy
“My grandson started using this toy at 4 months. It’s so engaging. And now at 6 months he really gets full enjoyment from it. We have 2 others which are similar. This is his favorite. Each little ornament on the wheel attracts his attention. And it sticks well!” — Customer
Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Baby Activity and Teething Toy
“After visiting a friend who let my daughter play with this toy, I realized I had to get one for her! She had the whole thing slobbered in minutes! The various textures allow her to explore with her fingers and mouth. The legs are crinkly and fun for her to squeeze. The nose has a squeaker, the collar is soft rubber, there is a plastic rattle ring between the front paws, the tail is a textured firm rubber, and the torso makes noise. The packaging states only to wash it with a damp cloth, but my friend puts hers in the wash on gentle cycle and air dries it. All in all, this toy is definitely worth getting!” — Kelila
Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack Baby Toy
“This is a classic Rock A Stack toy that has been around forever. It works great to help babies/toddlers establish motor skills. It is super durable and lasts forever. This is the best price I could find online/in store. My baby loves it!” — Kate
Fisher-Price Slow Much Fun Stroller Sloth
“My daughter loves this sloth toy. Even at 13 months now she still plays with it on her car seat. If you pull down on it, it vibrates. It’s made of a soft, plush material and honestly it’s just adorable.” — Shane and Case