must have’s for babies. Easy to take on the go! My baby loves books so most rec’s will be books.
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Newborn/infant
No screen time books/play
Newborn/infant
These are actually very helpful for baby vision. Even our pediatrician was glad we had them. Helps with their concentration/focus as well.
Contrast Black & White Card Set
They have “my first Steiff” bears. Craftsmanship is really good. Great for baby & to start a collection. Can be a great gift as well
Teddy Bears for Kids - All Stuffed Animals
Started this with baby early on to help with gripping & holding it really helped!! Would recommend this 100%
Walmart Supercenter
Perfect for newborns to help eye sight
What Does Baby See? High-Contrast Board Book
No screen time books/play
Most of everything on this list can be taken on the go. Good car seat distractions for baby
My baby LOVES these. I wash them in the washer after she puts it in her mouth so many times. We also have a dog/cat. I wanted something I could clean but she could learn from
Indestructibles: Let's Go Outside!: Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)|Paperback
If you want your baby to be bilingual. Priddy books are so helpful. There’s tons of them that are English/spanish. Helps parents that may not speak the language as well.
Bilingual Bright Baby Animals: Animales|Board Book
Sundays a few songs. Can roll on floor. Gives baby diff textures/sounds to play with
VTech Baby On-the-Moove Activity Ball
Baby loves to feed her dad these. Also helps baby learn how to peel fruit. Banana, orange, avocado, & corn. They are all like “real” fruit that teaches them
hahaland Baby Sensory Toys - 16 PCS Fruit Veg
Scared baby when I turned it on, so now we use it w/o it on. When she’s older we will try the sound and letting it walk. It repeats what you’re saying as well.
Musical Dancing Crab Sensory Toy for 12-18 Months
Classic. Old school book that babies love. Need I say more
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?|Board Book
Any kind of crinkle books will work. I think babies like the sound/feel of them. Also a good rec from doctors. Helps with development
Crinkle Books
My baby smiles as soon as I turn this one on. It rolls on the floor and makes sounds. The green wheels also light up so fun at night time.
Bright Starts Roll & Glow Monkey
Helps with development. Fine motor skills etc
Sassy Stacks of Circles Ring Stacker
Baby at 7 months loves to pull on strings so this is a good and safe option. Good for car rides to keep distracted for a little
Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Pull and Play Sensory Toy
Good for development
Magic Tissue Box Baby Toy
If you have a toddler that likes Disney characters or any characters.. this is worth it. The sound quality is really nice on it as well. Can be used for night time songs!
tonies
Keeps baby busy for a decent amount of time
Batlofty 8-in-1 Wooden Activity Cube Toy
Helps development like fine motor skills
Fisher-Price Baby's First Stacking Blocks Set
If baby loves strings on pants, etc… this is a good toy especially for the car.
Tiyol Montessori Silicone Pull String Toy
Good developmental skill toy for babies
Aprilwolf Montessori Cube & 6 Sensory Blocks
Fine motor skill activity
Toddlers Montessori Wooden Shape Sorting Toy
Fun activity to play with toddlers
CHENGU 16 Pcs Craft Paper Punchers Set
LOVE this wagon! Baby also loves to be pushed around in it very slowly
Kids' Wagons
Such a random thing, but budget friendly. This helps with pincher grasps and pulling. Just put them on something and let baby pull or pinch them off. Keeps entertained while helping development
Clothespins
Can built forts with this. Soft so baby/toddler doesn’t hurt themselves. Can be creative and use imagination
The Figgy Play Couch
If you’re raising a bilingual kiddo!
La oruga muy hambrienta/The Very Hungry Caterpillar
This book is really good for bilingual learning! Spanish & English
My First Bilingual Colors: Los Colores Board Book (English-Spanish)
