| Choosing the perfect toy to purchase that newborn | | | | squeaking duck, and a plush star with lights and |
| baby is often daunting so I've assembled my top 10 | | | | music.Tiny Love Trio by Tiny Love ~$15 |
| list of toys to help you make your decision easier. | | | | This unique set of 3 colorful toys is perfect for |
| Any of these toys will be a hit with baby and Mom | | | | younger babies. Toy stimulates hand-eye coordination |
| & Dad. All toys can be found online at which is a | | | | as they learn to rattle, pull, grasp and more. Small |
| great place to see customer reviews and pricing | | | | enough to fit in diaper bags making it great for |
| (quoted prices may vary from store to store).Gymini | | | | Mom's on-the-go.ExerSaucer Mega - Circus by Evenflo |
| Super Deluxe Light and Music by Tiny Love ~$60 | | | | ~$60 |
| This fun activity mat is covered in interesting animals | | | | The second stand-up toy on my top picks list, the |
| and birds. Each of the items creates unique sounds | | | | Exersaucer will keep your child entertained for hours. |
| such as the giraffe and monkey that rattle, the | | | | Unlike some of its competitors, this brightly-colored |
| elephant that shakes and the parrot whose wings | | | | toy folds up with a carry handle for portability making |
| make crinkle sounds. The mat plays music and also | | | | it easy to move from room to room inside the |
| has a mirror where the child can enjoy looking at | | | | house. The Exersaucer rocks, spins and bounces. Plus, |
| himself. This activity mat is soft and durable plus it | | | | it has 9 circus-themed toys within the child's reach. |
| travels easily as it folds nearly flat.Ocean Wonders | | | | Flashing lights and music just add to the fun.Baby's |
| Aquarium by Fisher Price ~$30 | | | | First Toys by Sassy ~$40 |
| This fun and practical toy attaches directly to baby's | | | | As the name indicates, I recommend this set of |
| crib to entertain them or help soothe them to sleep. | | | | toys for younger babies. This diverse set includes |
| The press buttons allow baby to spin the starfish, | | | | animals, rattles, teethers, balls, letters and more in |
| open up the clams or make music. There are multiple | | | | bright colors to stimulate baby's sense of sight and |
| setting for music and lights that can be set for | | | | their hand-eye coordination. Various shapes and |
| whatever activity you are trying to encourage (e.g. | | | | textures plus the soft chewing toys are sure to |
| play or sleep).Baby Einstein Caterpillar Discover & Play | | | | make this set a hit!Hug & Learn Baby Tad by |
| Activity Center by Graco ~$80 | | | | LeapFrog ~$27 |
| This stand-up toy was designed to stimulate and | | | | Soft and huggable, Baby Tad (Tadpole) is a great |
| entertain baby with 8 different activities or toys | | | | toy for babies as well as slightly older children. His |
| within hands reach. The intriguing colors, shapes, | | | | foot turns him on and off. He'll even give baby a kiss |
| textures and sounds will keep baby engaged for long | | | | when his cheek is squeezed. With colorful shapes, |
| periods of time. The animals make realistic sounds | | | | flashing lights and numerous songs, Baby Tad is sure |
| and most things are spoken in several | | | | to keep baby entertained.Pull N Play Phone by Vtech |
| languages.Lamaze: Multi-Sensory Clutch Cube by | | | | ~ $16 |
| Learning Curve ~$15 | | | | This brightly colored play phone has big buttons that |
| This brightly colored soft cube is ideal for young | | | | make dialing noises for baby to push and develop |
| babies and it will hold their attention for a long time. It | | | | their motor skills. The phone comes with big wheels |
| includes great play activities such as peek-a-boo flaps, | | | | so that baby can pull the toy around with them once |
| clinking rings and jingling chimes to improve your | | | | they start walking. The child will be delighted to hear |
| child's motor skills. The cube is scented like apple for | | | | the phone ring and the five melodies that it plays. All |
| some reason.Baby Einstein Play Gym by Kids II ~$60 | | | | kids love to pretend and this phone can hold their |
| This is another great activity mat that I'd | | | | attention for a long time.Janice Kremer does all her |
| recommend. Gym features Baby Einstein characters | | | | shopping online. She prefers Amazon for toys, and |
| on the mat and on the dangling part of the padded | | | | Baby Gifts & Gift Baskets for personalized baby |
| bars. The mat is brightly colored and has numerous | | | | gifts, gift baskets, blankets and more. |
| activities to engage the child such as a ladybug rattle, | | | | |