In the early years of your baby’s life, toys can help the development of language skills, motor skills, cognitive thinking, a sense of safety and social skills.
So, what toys are best for helping to boost your baby’s development?
The Bounty Editors have rounded up their top 10 picks…
The Skip Hop Rocking Owl Stacker, RRP $39.95, allows your little one to practice motor skills and develop hand-eye coordination as they rock, stack and play.
The Les Folies Sophie la Girafe So Pure Bath Toy RRP $29.90 is made from 100% natural rubber and shaped like a buoy making it easy for little hands to hold.
The Merino Kids Organic Snuggle Toy RRP $40, is made with 100% organic cotton with a merino wool filling and is machine-washable. The fabric corners and tabs are perfect or little fingers to play with.
Encourage bub’s grapsing skills with the Yvette Unicorn Squeaker, RRP $19.95. The toy makes a cute and entertaining squeaking sound when shaken or squeezed.
The Hello Sunshine: My Learning Book from Kmart, RRP $5, helps teach the alphabet, words, colours and sounds.
The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, RRP $139 mixes classic design and easy manoeuvrability. Used indoors or out, it encourages imagination and the development of large motor skills.
The BRIO My First Railway Starter Pack features a train, tunnel and clever connection magnets making it perfect for inquisitive toddlers.
The LEKA baby gym from IKEA, RRP $45, will stimulate bub’s eyesight and encourage hand-eye coordination.
The Nattou Lapidou Octopus, RRP $19.95, is specially designed around the natural grasp-reflex of newborn babies. The tentacles of Octopus remind newborns of the umbilical cord from their mother’s womb, giving them a feeling of safety and trust.
The Playgro Flowing Bath Tap and Cups, RRP $29.99, makes bath time fun. Use this developmental bath toy a variety of ways for endless splish splash fun.
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