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Activities and books for young babies from a pediatric SLP

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I am a certified pediatric SLP with my own 3 month old at home. These are some of my favorite or most used products.
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Books

Some books I use constantly at my job as an SLP
 
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These are perfect to lay out during tummy time and love that they have the option to hook onto a stroller or bag
Black and White High Contrast Baby Toys 0-3 Months for Newborns, Montessori Learning Toys for 1 Years Old, Babies Sensory Soft Book for Early Education, Infant Tummy Time Toys 0-6-9 Months Baby Gifts
 
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A cute simple book with a few words and maybe it will help them learn to say “mama” as their first word!
Everything Is Mama by Fallon & Ordóñez
 
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A classic for a REASON. repetitive and easy for the babies to fill in the last word on each page
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - by Jr. Bill Martin (Board Book)
 
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Lift and flap book great for working on “knock knock” and teaching spatial concepts
Where's Spot?: A Lift-the-Flap Book
 
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Interactive, colorful, and fun!
Press Here - By Herve Tullet ( Board Book )
 
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Repetitive and easy for kids to fill in the last word
Peek-A-Who by Nina Laden (Board Book)
 
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Perfect to read before bed! Give baby time to look at each image and add fun sound effects (e.g. animal sounds)
Hello, My World: High Contrast book for babies

Toys

Play time activities ideal for babies 2 months to a year
 
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Such a hit for tummy time with my 3 month old
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy
 
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Plays bangin’ music and grows with your baby!
Fisher-Price: Gyms & Play Mats
 
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Little pricey but comes with a guide on how to play with your baby at each age and grows with your baby! Bonus points because it’s aesthetically pleasing😌
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
 
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Easy for baby to grab onto and great to help with fine motor skills, soothing gums, and encourage healthy oral habits
Baby Banana infant toothbrush
 
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One of the best ways to play with your baby! Make silly faces and talk to them in the mirror😊
Baby Mirror
 
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Easy for baby to grab and use to explore in their mouths
Re-Play Assorted Teether Straws with Cleaning brush - 4pk
 
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These go around their wrist or ankle and helps them discover their hands and feet, so FUN!
The Peanutshell Montessori Baby Rattle Socks and Wrist Rattle Set, 5 Piece
 
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A great cause and effect toy. Works great because they might need to ask for help from you!
Fisher-Price Busy Buddies Pop-Up Infant Fine Motor Toy for Ages 9+ Months, Multi-Color

For the house

 
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So amazing when they start crawling and makes it easier for you to get down on the floor and play with them!
Baby Play Mats