This is a collection of all the things I've personally purchased and used for my 6-month-old. Hopefully, this list can be a reference point for new/future parents.
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Tummytime
Small Toys
Bigger Toys
Tummytime
Everything for tummytime
Really helps catch baby's eyes to get them interested in tummytime
URMYWO Black & White Baby Tummy Time Toy
Helps stimulate your little one into exploring on their own.
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym
Mystifying tummytime mat
Infinno Inflatable Baby Water Play Mat
Helpful for tummytime
Control Future Crawling Crab Baby Toy
Small Toys
Small teethers and other toys
all different colors, shapes, and sounds
Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring Toy
Helpful for sticking on a flat horizontal surface to play with
Sassy Wonder Wheel High Chair Tray Toy
Like a multitool toy for pulling, grabbing, and biting.
Yetonamr Baby Sensory Montessori Pull Toy
A beautiful, varying texture fish
Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy
Great as a distraction while eating, or to soloplay without risk of choking
Bright Starts Rattle & Shake Barbell Toy Green
A great distraction toy that can be used on food trays, windows, or any flat surface.
ALASOU 3PCS Suction Cup Spinner Toys for Toddlers
Something to keep your little one entertained during car rides.
Baby Crib Hanging Rattles Toy - Insect Bell
Helpful to learn animals while having fun.
hahaland Baby Toys 6-12M - Surprise Barn & Animals
A variety of different animal books with different parts popping out
beiens Touch & Feel Crinkle Cloth Book for Babies
A safe, colorful toy
The First Years Stack & Count Stacking Cups - 8 Count
A sensory adventure for little ones to see their favorite character.
Ms. Rachel Surprise Learning Box, Toys 0-2+
Useful for teething, but also newborns exploring their mouths. Will help teach them to grab and self-soothe with this teether.
2 Packs Baby Teething Mitten Toys 0-12M BPA Free
Good handheld teether
Infantino Lil' Nibbles Silicone Baby Teether
Great for parents and babies alike to bond over reading, and feeling different sea creatures.
Fish Baby Touch Feel Cloth Crinkle Book
Bigger Toys
Medium to large toys
Not sure what it is about this otter that makes my son pacified around sleeping times.
Fisher-Price Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter Sound Machine
A unique creative outlet.
Baby Einstein Hape Magic Touch Wooden Piano
Hands down best thing you can buy for your baby. You'll get hours and hours of fun and enjoyment on both sides. Highly recommended for every parent, or as a gift to other parents.