| Toy safety is a big concern for all parents. There are | | | | uncontrollably. |
| tons of toys on the market that look like tons of fun | | | | - Infants 3-5 Months- In these months your baby |
| for your baby but do everyone a favor and wait until | | | | starts to show signs of developing hand/eye |
| your child is the appropriate age before you purchase | | | | coordination and their vision is nearly perfect. Great |
| them. Small parts and pieces can easily choke your | | | | toys at this stage are toys that play peek-a-boo, |
| little one and cause unnecessary trips to the hospital. | | | | play sounds or music, big picture books and board |
| So, how do you find toys that are appropriate? All | | | | books. Your baby may also start teething now so |
| toys should have an age limit posted on the exterior | | | | teethers or other toys that are safe for your baby's |
| of the box of the toy but here are a few other | | | | mouth are also recommended. |
| guidelines. | | | | - Infants 6-9 Months- Most likely your baby is sitting |
| - Infants 0-2 Months- Newborns quickly learn to | | | | up or even crawling around and they have more |
| recognize faces, voices and sounds so buy toys that | | | | strength and increased coordination. Reading to your |
| are stimulating with high-contrast colors and | | | | infant at this stage is great for development. |
| geometric patterns. They also love seeing their own | | | | Recommended toys would be toys like activity |
| reflections which makes mirrored toys a treat for | | | | centers, stacking toys, musical toys, shape sorters, |
| parents because your child will more than likely giggle | | | | balls, musical CDs and of course, books. |