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 The
stage of infancy is all about learning and discovering! Babies
love to watch, listen, suck on things, and touch and handle
them. By this age your little one probably hasn’t amassed
a very large amount of toys, but you should always pay attention
to each item you add to the collection. During the age of
0-12 months, the best toys for babies are those that stimulate
all the senses. The toys that your baby will love the most
will be those that attract sight, sound and/or touch.
The best toys for babies will also be lightweight, soft and
easy for your baby to handle. Bright primary colors are a
good idea: red, blue and yellow. Pick those that have high
contrasts yet simple designs.
Here is a list of the most popular toys for babies:
1. Rattles
2. Teethers
3. Cloth Toys
4. Squeeze Toys
5. Soft Squeeze Balls
6. Hanging Toys
7. Plastic Keys On Rings
8. Play Gyms
9. Soft Dolls
10. Small Stuffed Toys
11. Soft Hand Puppets to be moved by Adults
12. Unbreakable Mirrors
13. Audio Lullaby CD's to be played by Adults
It is also extremely important to pay attention to safety
issues while searching for the best toys for babies! Here
are the important things to focus on whether you are shopping
for a baby shower gift or are looking to build your own child’s
toy collection:
1. Warning labels. Always read these and follow them to the
letter! Usually they will mention if the toy poses a choking
hazard to infants. Electric toys should always have warning
labels. Make sure you purchase a toy that gives the right
age (1-12 months? 3 and older?)
2. Sharp edges and points. Your baby will want to stick everything
in his or her mouth, so sharp edges and points are definitely
a no-no when choosing the best toys for babies. If your baby
falls on the toy or brings it into contact with their eyes,
the toy can cause injury.
3. Cords or strings. Always make sure these are not very long!
A cord that is attached to an infant’s toy can cause
suffocation if it accidentally gets wrapped around his or
her neck.
4. Small parts. Swallowing and choking—not a good idea!
Any child younger than 3 years old should not have toys with
loose or small parts.
5. Sturdiness. The best toys for babies will be made of shatter
proof materials. If the toy falls, it should not break into
pieces with sharp edges!
6. Too loud? You won’t want to permanently damage the
hearing ability of your child.
7. Non toxic. This should be included in the label. Infants
should not have toys that contain any toxic chemicals.
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