by Kathy Cakebread

Created on: November 07, 2009   Last Updated: November 09, 2009

The dilemma of what to get a baby whose perfect present would be a box.

Hot toys for babies from 0-12 months

What do you get for the little person in your life that will probably be more interested in the wrapping and the box it came in rather then the present itself? When you are considering buying toys for babies up to 12 months you have to realise that they're growing so quick they will probably tire of it quite quickly. Also babies under 3 months tend not to have too much interest in toys, as grabbing hold of their hands and feet is already pretty much a pinnacle in their day-to-day development.

Firstly developmental toys are absolutely brilliant for a baby who is changing and growing every single day. You need something that will challenge their mind, reflex their muscles and make them want to learn through fun. To make your life easier I will post the relevant toys in sections, going through the different ages.

Birth - six months

Taggies by Taggies Inc http://www.babysleepshop.com/acatalog/Taggies.html

The one part of the toy young infants love is the tag, as annoying as it is to us buying expensive toys it's the little things that please little minds (a true saying!). They love the look, feel and sound of the tags and love playing with them. The Taggies toy is a soft blanket or cuddly toy with lots of little tags all over it. Your baby will love it!

Drive and Drool Keys by Sassy http://www.kidandyou.co.uk/sassy-drive-and-drool-key s.ir?cName=for-under-3s-pram-toys-and-rattles

The one thing that doesn't cost a thing and baby's love are keys. But big, sharp keys aren't safe for our little ones so wouldn't it be great if there was a alternative? Sassy's big, textured, colourful keys are the perfect substitute. Made for babies 3 months and up this award winning toys works by developing your baby's brain through stimulating visual, auditory and tactile senses.

Mix'n Match Blocks by Miracles & Milestones (Fisher-Price). http://www.jellydeal.co.uk/FISHER-PRICE-miracles-and -milestones-mix-and-match-blocks.htm

This toy uses the high contrast colours black and white to hold their vision and begin to develop the ways they pay attention to things. The three blocks, which nestle in a soft case, can be moved around to expose different colour patterns and change the visual stimulation for your baby. There's also the added extra of touch, feel and a little mirror your baby can see themselves in. As baby grows the toy can be taken off the crib and used as a general

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