by Janet Farricelli CPDT-KA

Created on: November 07, 2009   Last Updated: November 10, 2009

A new world unveils under the sparkling eyes of a baby: as the child then starts to explore the world through touch, sight and sound, a toy may be a great addition that will accompany him/her through these new exciting daily adventures. Whether it is a soothing teddy bear to embrace or an exciting multi- sensorial toy, a precious baby will surely be capable of entertaining himself/herself for quite some time, even though the attention span at this phase, may not be one of the greatest.

For those that have a friend, relative or neighbor that recently had a baby, choosing among several toys suitable for babies may be an arduous task. The reason being that there is surely a lot to choose from and the task may feel overwhelming at times. As several toys are considered upon shopping, the most important factor to keep in mind, is to ensure that the toy is labeled safe for the baby's age. Following are some of the hottest toys for babies up to 12 months.

-Fisher Price Soothe and Glow Seahorse

This makes a great night time friend for any baby that feels lonely and needs some extra comfort when the sun goes down. When the seahorse is hugged, its belly will glow and it will play 5 minutes worth of lullabies and ocean sounds. Baby will feel soothed as the noise of waves and bubbles accompanies the baby to sleep. The toy comes with the option of setting the volume higher or lower or even switch it off. The soothe and glow seahorse will surely be a precious friend for both baby and mom.

-Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

For the little genius of the household, this special toy will provide lots of interaction and fun. With seven classical melodies easily actioned with easy to press buttons, the lucky baby will start enjoying music from a very tender age. Featuring Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini melodies accompanied by flashy lights, this toy will promote auditory development and visual perception.

-Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

Wobbly babies that are in need of something to lean on will surely enjoy this wonderful and ''supportive'' gift. This toy will basically accompany the baby through different stages of his/her life. It will act as a sturdy walker at first, promoting the baby's motor skills and then as the baby balances himself in time, it will easily convert into the baby's first and exciting ride -on toy. The stable walker features as well, silly sounds, interesting sights and several textures for great adventures from the comfort of the living room.

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