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With Christmas just around the corner I thought this best baby toys post would be a timely post. I have collected the top baby toys for brain development. Included in the list are toys best for sensory development, cause and effect learning, fine motor skills, social skills, cognitive skills, learning to sit, stand and walk, the love of reading and music. Oh yeah and your baby will think that they are fun too! I have included toys for babies 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months as well as one year and older. At the time of writing this post all of these toys are available and can be shipped by Christmas! *Yay!*
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TWENTY-SEVEN | SKIP HOP | BANDANA BUDDIES |$12
Baby can explore patterns, textures & sounds. Rattle crinkles and has a teether for multi-sensory play. This cute fox may become his new favorite playmate.
TWENTY-SIX | SMART NOGGIN |NOGGINSTIK DEVELOPMENTAL LIGHT-UP RATTLE | $23
It lights up to encourage visual tracking. It is easy to grab to help your baby master grabbing and encourage early milestones.
TWENTY-FIVE | MR MILTON | REMOTE CONTROL NIGHT LITE | $10
It has a soft light effect and soothing nature sound effects perfect for bedtime stories, plus as she grows, she will be able to turn it on and off herself with the remote control. *Brilliant* 4 Different options.
TWENTY-FOUR | INFANTINO | PEEK & PLAY TUMMY TIME ACTIVITY MAT | $22
Makes tummy time fun with stimulation for the senses. The padded bolster provides support and fun toys and mirror encourage head lifting, reaching and grabbing.
TWENTY-THREE | MANHATTAN TOY | WHERE’S THE BONE SOFT ACTIVITY BOOK WITH TETHERED TOY | $16
This book with a tethered bone that your baby can hide will allow your baby to interact with you and the book while developing social and cognitive skills.
TWENTY-TWO | MAMAS AND PAPAS | BABY SNUG & ACTIVITY TRAY POSITIONING SEAT | $69
This is like the Bumbo but even better. It helps your baby sit on their own while also playing with interactive toys which will keep them learning, playing and sitting longer.
TWENTY-ONE | BRIGHT STARTS | HIDE ‘N SPIN MONKEY |$40
Your baby will be able to practice motor skills by picking up balls and putting them in the hat and this toy will keep baby’s brain engaged with lights, bright colors music and sounds.
TWENTY | KID O | WOODLAND ANIMAL WOBBLE TOYS | $26
The animals pop back up for continued play and the repetitive movement improves hand eye coordination.
NINETEEN | FISCHER PRICE | DISNEY AMAZING ANIMALS WIHIRLING ROUND SQUIRT | $33
The surprising ball whirling action will delight your baby and the interaction improves motor skills.
EIGHTEEN |MANHATTAN TOY | SNUGGLE POD BABY DOLL WITH SLEEP SACK |$14
Your baby can remove the baby doll from the sack for playtime and then tuck their baby doll to bed before nighttime and then be ready to be tucked in themselves!
SEVENTEEN | FISHER-PRICE | LAUGH & LEARN RHYMES STORYBOOK | $14
Six favorite songs encourage baby to turn the pages. It is never to early to develop a love for music and books.
SXTEEN | KIDS PREFFERED | THE VERY HUNGRY CATEPILLAR NESTING & STACKING BLOCKS | $22
Encourages imaginative play. Your baby will learn now by stacking the blocks and learning cause and effect as the blocks fall. What is great about these is they will continue to learn new things through the toddler years when they are learning colors, numbers and words.
FIFTEEN | HABA | FIRST WOODEN BALL TRACK ROLL N ROLL N ROLL | $100
Winner of two best toy awards. This will help your baby learn about cause and effect and promote hand eye coordination, curiosity and experimentation.
FOURTEEN | BEGIN AGAIN | WOOD EARTHWORMS |$11
Encourages baby’s grasping skills. Babies will be entertained by twisting and manipulating the worms.
THIRTEEN | MANHATTAN TOY | TREE TOP ADVENTURE ACTIVITY CENTER | $100
So many activities to keep baby entertained, stimulate his young mind and develop fine motor skills. The design also encourages standing.
TWELVE | MANHATTAN TOY | TABLE TOP SUCTION ACTIVITY TOY | $16
Colorful beads rods and stretch cord to spring back and engage baby. She will learn cause and effect while having fun.
ELEVEN | PLAY MONSTER | MIRARI POP! POP! PIANO | $22
When the piano keys are pressed, they will hear a sound an see a star pop up. It encourages cognitive learning with cause and effect sensory development & emotional development.
TEN | MARION DANE BAUER | BABY’S BOX OF FUN LIFT THE FLAP BABY GIFT SET | $18
Babies will love interacting with these books. They will love to find the baby’s belly and play peek a boo. It will become an early favorite and encourage her love of reading.
NINE| FISHER-PRICE | BOUNCE STRIDE & RIDE ELEPHANT | $85
Encourages baby to bounce and walk and reach physical development milestones.
EIGHT |TEYTOY | ZOO SERIES SOFT ALPHABET CARDS | $21
Encourages parent and child interaction and learning through playing, observation, thinking and learning letters and words.
SEVEN | VTECH | SIT & STAND LEARNING WALKER | $34
Pre-walkers can play with the detachable activity panel on the floor then it can be attached to the walker to encourage walking. Baby will explore letters sounds, and colors while developing motor skills and exploring senses.
SIX | ALEX TOYS | DISCOVER MY BUSY TOWN WOODEN ACTIVITY CUBE | $110
Tons of activities to keep baby engaged and learning while developing fine motor skills.
FIVE | XJD | BABY BALANCE BIKE |$66
No pedal bike that allows babies to use their feet to reach the ground and learn to balance on their own making riding a bike easy when they are older.
FOUR | LEARNING RESOURCES | SPIKE THE FINE MOTOR HEDGEHODGE |$15
Build fine motor skills with chunky peg-shaped pieces that fit into the back of this friendly hedgehog.
THREE | FAT BRAIN TOYS | PIPSQUIGZ |$19
All in one sensory learning experience for baby. Suction cup can be tugged, pushed, shaken and pulled. Bumps and ridges stimulate the fingers and the rattles and pop of the suction cup thrill the ears. Bright colors mesmerize the eyes.
TWO | MMP LIVING | 6-IN-1 PLAY CUBE ACTIVITY CENTER |$30
6 different learning play options including counting, gears, abacus, tic tac toe, block track and 3 different bead play options. Assists with fine motor development and will keep baby occupied for hours.
ONE | FISHER-PRICE | BRIGHT BEATS SMART TOUCH PLAY SPACE | $280
Boosts developing coordination, gross motor skills, love for music as well as encouraging first steps. 3 ways to play as baby grows. Has interactive touch sensitive light bar. Teaches colors, numbers, ABCs plus it is super fun!
I have shown you the 27 best baby toys for 2019. I have included toys for newborns, 0-6 months, 6-12 months and over 1 year olds. Whether you want to encourage learning, walking, playing, music, being social or you just want your baby to have fun you are sure to find the perfect toy in this list. Has your baby tried any of these toys yet and if so which one do they love?