A. Babies at the ages of 0 - 6 months are all about discovery. They are discovering how to use their hands, feet, eyes and most of their senses. They are fascinated by cause and effect, and are becoming aware of their surroundings.
Toys that are the most popular for young babies at this age include toys for looking, listening, sucking or fingering. Babies love to see bright primary colors like red, blue, or yellow. Toys with high contrasts and simple designs are the best buys. Toys should be light, soft and easy for your baby to handle. Toys that respond to baby's actions are more popular. Above all, it is most important that all toys follow the safety standards as described in the Toy Safety Checklist. Some popular types of toys for this age range include:
- Rattles
- Teethers
- Cloth Toys
- Squeeze Toys
- Soft Squeeze Balls
- Hanging Toys
- Plastic Keys On Rings
- Play Gyms
- Soft Dolls
- Small Stuffed Toys
- Soft Hand Puppets to be moved by Adults
- Unbreakable Mirrors
- Audio Lullaby CD's to be played by Adults
