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From musical toys that, shockingly, aren't irritating to classic ones you may recognize from your own childhood, your kiddo will definitely enjoy one of these items.
Promising review: "I've quite enjoyed our blocks. They're just the right size; our kid loves them; 40 seems the perfect number. The paint is bright and lively, and there's some educational on each face: an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, something that starts with that letter (a queen for Q, for example); many of the blocks also have numbers and even bricks or windows or doors so my boy can build a house when he wants to. Worthwhile purchase. Thank you." —Phoenix_AZ_1899
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Mickey plays calm and soothing music as he crawls and is made with super soft fabrics. This toy is recommended for 9 months and up — your tyke will love him!
Get it from Amazon for $21.58.
Promising review: "Purchased these for my 7-month-old. The quality and design are great. The circles have different weights, shapes, and sizes which are great for learning. A couple of the smaller rings are made somewhat out of a softer material so it's not as hard when the baby tries to bite/chew on it." —JP
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
I got one of these for a friend's kiddo and even though she's only 12 months she's easily pushing herself around the house on it! She looks freakin' adorable while doing so and I love that this toy feels more like an investment than something they'll grow out of.
Promising review: "LOVE THIS SCOOTER!!!!! We ordered this for my 9-month-old daughter for Christmas intending to use this summer. She is now 15 months and we got the scooter out just this week, she LOVES it! :) So worth the money! I do recommend getting a helmet for babe as they can fall off, especially if they don't hold on well or have good balance." —Glenna
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "My daughter was staring at me one day with my handbag. I decided this was a great option to give her a mini handbag packed with her own accessories. She really likes it guysssss. She even walks with it on her little arm with her bracelet wrist bent LOL ! Totally recommend." —BeLLaDiiVa
Get it from Amazon for $19.88.
Promising review: "We love this little set. I mean who doesn’t think a baby drinking a mini coffee isn’t just the cutest thing? We love this at church because the rattles aren’t incredibly loud so they don’t bother other people but enough noise to keep him occupied. So glad we bought this!" —Margaret
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available as a sushi or taco set!).
BuzzFeed editor John Mihaly got this fun toy for his kiddo:
"This was one of the first toys I bought our son and almost a year later it's still a hit for him (and us). The off-brand Idina Menzel that sings all of the tunes about Purple Monkey and Green Froggy should probably receive one of those Grammys they don't televise — she's that good. These songs will probably never leave my brain but I'm totally OK with that. 'You're gonna clap, clap, clap your hands!'
Promising review: "My baby loves this piano! I had set this up for her to kick when she's laying in her gym and she loves it! I had her playing with this since she was 4-months-old and enjoys playing with it everyday! Highly recommend!" —Margaret C
Get it from Amazon for $17.39.
This toy will also grow with your kiddo! It can be adjusted into an activity table once they don't fit in the seat anymore.
Promising review: "I bought this activity center for my 4-month-old, and now that he's approaching five months this is EASILY one of his favorite places to be. In fact, the other day I had him in his bouncer and he kept staring at it and grunting until I moved him into it. He has learned so much since we bought this, and it keeps him occupied for at least 15 minutes which is great so I can do dishes and still see him. It's low to the ground and perfect height for his little legs. It has so many activities to keep him occupied and stimulated. I would recommend this 10/10!!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $79.90+ (available in two styles).
This rattle is soft, pastel, and makes a soft noise — so you won't find it SUPER annoying but it'll still entertain your tyke.
Get it from shopDisney for $14.99.
Sounds fun to me, TBH.
Get it from Anthropologie for $118.
I gifted this to one of my friends who's been quarantining with their little one and was happy to have *anything else* to keep her entertained. It was a hit! The videos she's sent me of her daughter bouncing along on this toy has had me giggling for days.
Promising review: "Bought this for my 3-year-old granddaughter. She LOVES it. Her favorite toy by far and good exercise for her. Fun times — it seems sturdy and it was easy to blow up. I like that the cover is washable. Our number one toy!" —Robert Sean Hamilton
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (also available as a horse or a cow).
Promising review: "Purchased as a gift for my great nephew who is only less than 1-year-old. Great use of dexterity for him to learn to play with, soft enough to not harm him. I suppose he can chew them when he starts teething." —bluegrasspioneer fan
Get a set of four from Amazon for $19.97.
This stunning mat is made of cotton *and* is machine washable.
Get it from Anthropologie for $98.
Promising review: "This is a great teether. My daughter loves it so much. It’s not too soft like some of the other water teethers. It’s firm enough so babies can gnaw on it and get some relief from their gums. And it love the look of it. Like the clear. Makes it look modern." —momEof3
Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (also available in a pack of two).
Promising review: "One of my daughter's favorite toys! She loves all the pieces, they aren’t too small (not a choking hazard), and she really loves how loud it is when she puts the pieces in as she shakes them back out. The plastic banging together is very loud! It keeps her entertained though! One of few toys she is actually interested in." —Karmin
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
My husband and I recently tested this out on a wall in our apartment and it was pretty freakin' cool! I love Jessica McDonald's (@thehealthymouse on Instagram) setup for watching Disney movies with her tyke! I can totally see laying out cozy blankets, pillows, and a tent for an outdoor movie night the entire fam will enjoy. This pocket-sized gadget has the capability of streaming Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.
Promising review: "I was so excited when I came across Cinemood, because we had been searching for an alternative for my child’s room. The sleep timer is perfect because she likes to listen to lullabies before bed, and we often read the stories as well. Shadow puppets just blew her mind away, super cool! I enjoy finding new devices I can try, and this one surely did not disappoint. I originally bought it for the kids, but I’ve actually used it for movie nights, our friends are always impressed. I look forward to using it outdoors this spring!" —Elixir Premium Lab
Get it from Amazon for $349.95.
Each page offers a new food for little ones to learn about and touch.
Get it from Amazon for $12.69.
This soft activity chair comes with so many ways to stimulate your tyke's imagination. It has a removable tray, a squeaker, crinkle paper, a mirror and a rattle.
Get it from Crate and Barrel for $111.20.
Promising review: "My 1-year-old grandson sometimes gets restless on his car rides to and from daycare every day, about a half-hour each way. I bought him this musical pup for Christmas to keep him company on his car rides. He loves it! His parents named the pup 'Otto' ('Auto'). Otto has been the most valuable present he received. By pressing different parts of Otto in different sequences, different songs come out. He is an endless source of entertainment!" —All4Amazon
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "We got this for our son for his first birthday. He LOVES it. He loves petting the fur on the animals, he can recognize all of the animals, and the mirror in the center is fun. Plus it's easy for him to put the pieces back in. Great purchase." —madison
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
I know so many parents who swear by these lil' plushies! They're made with a medical-grade silicone pacifier that's latex-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, and pthalate-free. Ideal for newborns through 6 months.
Promising review: "We love the Wubbanubs — we’ve got two different animals for each of our boys. They’re easy to clean (we throw them in with the laundry) and the animals help keep the pacifier in the boys’ mouths." —Liz Lima
Get it frmo Amazon for $16.95 (available in an array of other creatures).
Promising review: "This rattle is a great combination of light, and sufficiently 'rattle-y'. We use a pacifier clip to secure it to baby when we are in the car, and when she is in the Ergobaby carrier; so she can have a toy nearby on the go. The end is a good size to gnaw on, and overall this is a solid toy for small babies." —Michelle
Get it from Anthropologie for $9.95 (available in a unicorn or dinosaur).
Promising review: "My 16-month old loves this toy! The eggs are easily broken apart, which she enjoys; a lot of other toys cause her frustration. This keeps her interest for a long time and will grow with her, as over time she will learn to match the shapes / colors. This is one of my favorite toys of hers because it’s simple, interesting and educational! I hope to find more STEM toys like this!!"—Erin Michele Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $59.
Promising review: "Love! Great quality and a toy that I can save to pass down to my grandkids. Highly recommend!" —greylittlearrows
Get it from TimberWolfConcepts on Etsy for $19.95+ (available in three materials).
Promising review: "Listen up parents and family of a youngster: THIS IS THE ONE. This magnetic drawing board is durable, sustains accidental ninja moves, and has so far stayed together. I love giving my daughter a way to express herself (with minimal to no cleanup) and this board with all of the colors that pop up when she draws does the trick. Did I mention it comes with a companion board that she also loves? I think she likes it better than the big board sometimes because it can go wherever she does. You never know with children just how long toys will last but if either board was broken today, I would feel like I got my money's worth." —Destiny
Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "It's a pretty straight forward toy so I'll skip describing it. Quality product. I love that there's a strong attaching the stick. Otherwise it would end under the couch never to be seen again in a week. My 9-month-old loves it and drags it around the house with him. It's not too loud as to be annoying like some of his battery powered toys. I think this holds his attention and affection longer than the light up, battery powered things I buy him. If I could do it all over again I would've only bought him toys like this." —Amazonmom
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "My baby loves these. I got a second pair. She really discovered her feet and purposefully kicked with these on. They are snug in an area but it prevents from being kicked off. If you stretch it when placing it on it's easy to put on the foot. It's not so tight that circulation is cut off from the ankle, it just needs to really be stretched over baby's chubby feet." —CD
Get them from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two styles).
This wooden play table features eight different activities to keep your tyke busy (and hopefully quiet) while also encouraging important developmental skills.
Promising review: "Beautiful engaging toy. Got it for my daughter when she was 4 months and she loved it, she still plays with it now, she is 9 months and I am sure she will continue as she will become more verbal and will discover new ways of how to play. Durable, easy to assemble, love this brand in general" —Rick
Get it from Amazon for $29.11.
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