Developmental Resources
Your baby’s first year is a time of incredible growth and change. From tiny newborn cuddles to those first wobbly steps, every stage brings new joys and challenges. Every baby is unique, and milestones happen at different times. What matters most is creating a safe, loving environment for your little one to explore and grow. So below I have created a simple guide to the items/products I found most useful throughout baby’s first year.
You've got this. And I'm here to help. With love, Emma.
Foot Finders & Wrist Rattles for Infants - Developmental Texture Toys for Babies - Infant Socks & Baby Wrist Rattle - Newborn Toys for Girls Boys 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 Months
CIENCE BASED DESIGN & EARLY DEVELOPMENT – Scientific studies into the healthy development of babies has lead to the creation of these adorable foot finders socks and baby wrist rattles for infants. Studies show that infant vision capabilities include color vision for high contrast colours (black, white and red preferred) and contrast sensitivity for patterns with high contrast (such as stripes and dots). This baby toy is a clever investment for a future baby Einstein..
FACIAL RECOGNITION & DISTINGUISH PATTERS & CO-ORDINATION – Help your baby develop hand, foot and eye co-ordination. These irresistible smiling cute butterflies and lady bugs will entice your little tyke to touch, grab and look at them. This will help develop their hand, foot and eye co-ordination and the focusing of their attention on something interesting whilst their little developing minds strive to make sense of their big new world. Your little one will like their cute friends.
SOFT MATERIAL -- Children’s Product Certified (CPC). These rattles were made of high-quality and eco-friendly material, cotton and plush,no smell and non-toxic.Very soft and comfortable for baby. Safe in mouth & Safe for teething babies.
ENGAGING – Highly recommended developmental toys for babies – Put tons of fun within your baby’s reach! Cute colourful bugs wrist rattle wrap gently around your baby’s wrists, fastening easily and safely with touch fastener tabs. Brightly colored ankle socks slip on easily so your baby and bugs can enjoy each other’s company. All four smiling bugs make a gentle rattle sound.
URMYWO Tummy Time Toys Black and White Baby Sensory Toys Baby Mirror Newborn Essentials Brain Development Baby Toy 0-3-6-12 Months Gifts
Baby Sensory Toys 0-6 Months: Ideal for infants aged 0-12 months, this tummy time toy features high-contrast black and white patterns, perfect for newborns (0-3 months) to enhance visual development.
For babies over 3 months, the vibrant colors stimulate sensory growth and motor skill development.
Baby Sensory Crackle Paper: This newborn toy features 4 sides/8 sides of soft crackle paper adorned with charming animal motifs. It provides babies with a tactile experience to touch and feel, encouraging sensory exploration. The unique design allows the crackle paper to unfold.
Tummy Time for Newborn : Included in the set is a flexible safety mirror to keep your baby interested. This mirror encourages self-recognition and cognitive development and provides endless fun as babies look at their reflection, encouraging visual and mental growth.
Versatile hanging options: Equipped with two attachment straps, this tummy time toy can be securely attached to walls, cots or the back of a car seat, making it versatile for different environments.
Safe and washable materials: This baby sensory toy is made from non-toxic, BPA-free materials and is safe for babies to chew and play with. It's also easy to clean, so it stays hygienic and vibrant with regular use, giving parents peace of mind.
Wooden Baby Rattle Toys, Rain Stick Musical Toy Montessori Toys for Babies 6-12 Months, Baby Rattle Sensory Hand Grip Developmental Toy
Baby Soothing Toy: Flip, shake, or roll the wooden rain sound toy to produce a clear and soothing rain sound. White noise can attract a baby's attention, and help them relax and feel comfortable, especially when they are anxious or uneasy before bed
Baby Soothing Toy: Flip, shake, or roll the wooden rain sound toy to produce a clear and soothing rain sound. White noise can attract a baby's attention, and help them relax and feel comfortable, especially when they are anxious or uneasy before bed
Smooth and Tight Design: The transparent plastic part of the toy adopts machine-integrated synthesis technology, with no docking gaps and a smooth surface that can roll on carpets; Tight docking and sealing treatment to avoid scattering of inner beads. Safe for babies
Sensory Development Toy: Our rainmaker is a great Montessori toy designed specifically for infants aged 3-12 months and toddlers over 1 year old. Babies can practice visual and auditory awareness by observing colorful beads moving in a semi-transparent rainmaker, promoting sensory development, and also engaging in rolling and chasing during crawling and walking; Accompany the baby in the early growth.
Baby Toys 0-6 Months Newborn Toys Rattle Teething Toys Sensory for Baby with Storage Box (10pcs)
Baby Teething Toy: Rattle toys for babies 0-6 months set with 10 pieces of different shaped rattles as well as rattles. Comes with a storage box for neat storage. Food-grade silicone teether relieves swollen gums during teething, and the different texture rattles stimulate sensory exploration, one-stop to meet your baby's developmental needs.
Baby Sensory Toys: Teething toys contain size/shape/texture differences (smooth/striped), which stimulate the sense of touch, hearing and vision, and promote shape recognition and hand-eye coordination. Different shapes meet baby's multiple needs. Different gripping points and gripping styles also help babies develop cognitive and motor skills. Baby sensory toys 0 6 months.
Baby Toys 6 to 12 Months: The baby rattle and teether toy set is made of safe and durable material, BPA free, no edges, feel free to gnaw and bite, can be sterilised, no need to worry about your baby's safety.
EzyWay 24 Pack, 3 in 1 Montessori Toys for Babies 0-3-6-12 Months, Soft Baby Teething Toys, Stacking Building Blocks for Infants, Sensory Developmental Education
3 IN 1 Soft Baby Toy Set - Our baby toy bundle for 6 months and up come in a convenient set of 24 individual pieces, with 12 different colored blocks, 6 soft stacking rings, 5 squeeze and sensory toy balls, and a storage bag. Great developmental montessori toys for boys and girls aged 1-2 years old or 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 18 months, which are soft, high-quality, and super durable.
Montessori Developmental Education - Our 6 to 12 months infant toys are great for learning colors, shapes, textures, counting, and learning developmental concepts such as balance, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive ability, and problem-solving capabilities! Your babies can stay engaged, entertained, and learning the whole way!
Diverse Stacking Sensory Toy - These connecting baby building blocks, stacking rings, and textured balls are easy to pick up and stacked together for 0-6-12-18 months newborn babies. They will make a squeaking sound when you squeeze the soft and interactive baby toy. Identifying numbers and various beginner math symbols, colors, and shapes, and having fun along the way!
Safe Teething Material - BPA free, non-toxic, high quality material using makes the product durable and safe. Our montessori toys are super soft for assisting your babies while they are teething. Each of them has a small hole, baby’s teething and enjoys the squeaky noise by biting them, great sensory chew toys and stacking toys for toddlers 1-3.
HOLA Baby Toys 0-6 Months Baby Rattle Toys Set Activity Ball, Baby Toys 6 Months Plus Shaker Grab Spin Early Education Learning Sensory Toy, Gift for 3 6 9 12 Months Newborn Babies Toddler Boys Girls
Activity Sensory Ball - Baby toys rattles 0-6 months toys is perfect to hold, grasp, tap and strengthen babies hand muscles.Encourages crawling as your little one chases after the rattle ball.Sensory discover and play sensory ball.
Safe and Durable Infant Toys - BPA FREE, 100% food grade plastics, made of high quality ABS, a lovely gift for any baby. Adorable and entertaining action educational first toy, baby activity play center, Pre-Kindergarten toy! Help hone your kid’s mental and physicals skills with this fun yet educative learning toy for babies. Children can play this ball toy freely and safely without parents' supervision.
Fun Educational Learning Walking Toy - Baby would chase this adorable ball toy crawling. Shaking this activity ball, toddlers delight with it. The music is sweet- definitely not something that will drive a parent crazy, which is good, because kids could play their activity ball toy all afternoon.
Baby Toy 0 3 6 Months Music Stuffed Plush Animal Caterpillar Toy for Infant Baby Sensory Musical Toy 0-3-6 Months Tummy Time with Crinkle Rattle for Babies 6-12 Month Newborn Birthday Gifts
Infant Toys 0 3 6 Months - Our newborn baby toys 0-3-6-12 months include music function, plush caterpillar appearance, baby height measurement, crinkle design and mirror toys. Your little one will love to play with this baby musical toy 0-6 6-12 months.
Early Developmental Tummy Time Toys - Colorful appearance promotes color perception. Baby mirrors and crinkles attract their attention and musical toys 6-12 months soothe them. This 3 6 9 months baby toy can well promote the development of baby's visual, auditory and tactile senses.
A Great Partner for Parents - Baby will be attracted to this adorable baby sensory toy 0-6 6-12 months so parents can have some leisure time of their own! Our newborn baby toys 0 3 months also feature height measurement and parents can keep track of their babies' growth! 0 3 6 9 months baby newborn essentials.
Cute Soft Stuffed Animals - Cotton fabric design bring babies comfortable touch, parents can rest assured that this musical toys for babies 6-12 months accompanied by the baby sleeping. Great baby sensory toys 0-6 6-12 months. Tummy time toys 0-3 3-6 months. Baby girl toys0 3 6 9 months. Your little one will love it!
Baby Toys 6-12 months Montessori Toys for Babies 6-12-18 Months,Wooden Stacking Building Blocks,infant Teething toys Sensory Balls,Xylophone Musical Toy
Perfect for 6-12-18 Months Toys Collection This 6-in-1 baby toy set is designed to grow with your child, making it ideal for infants and toddlers aged 6 to 18 months. The combination of 3 silicone stacking toys and 3 wooden musical toys ensures age-appropriate fun and learning at every stage of development. It’s also a great option for baby toys 0-12 months as the soft silicone teethers and sensory features cater to younger infants.
Montessori Toys for Baby - Encourages Sensory Learning Inspired by Montessori principles, this toy set promotes hands-on exploration and sensory development. The silicone baby stacking toys, also known as blocks for toddlers 1-3, feature different textures and colors to stimulate touch and vision, while the wooden baby musical instruments introduce sounds and rhythms, fostering auditory and cognitive growth. A must-have among infant toys and sensory toys for babies!
COONIGHT Sensory Toys for Babies, 93 Lighting Mode+Dimmable+Timer+Remote Sensory Lights Star Projector, 360° Rotate Kids Night Light Projector.
7-IN-1 NIGHT LIGHT KIDS - Baby sensory toys for babies is absolutely worthy 7-IN-1 choice: 3 FILMS+93 EFFECTS+REMOTE+TIMER+3 BRIGHTNESS+360° ROTATION+EXQUISITE PACKAGE. Star projector night light kids sensory lights has 3HD Films-STARS&MOON,OCEAN ANIMALS,DINOSAURS.
5 based colors (red/blue/green/yellow/purple)+many mix.B aby sensory toys for babies sensory lights meet all yr need.Plug in night light for kids sensory lights' 360° Rotation+Timer(1-2-4-8h) made baby night light kids awesome sleep helper!Smart remote+star projector night light kids own buttons make it easy to use!
LED Bubble Machine, Portable 90°/360° Rotate Bubble Blower for Kids, Rechargeable Bubble Machine Bubbles Toys for Kids, Automatic Bubble Maker Toy
90°/360°Cool Rotating Design Bubble Machine: Compared with others, our kids bubble machine is added a rotating function, with rotation angles of 90° and 360°. The rotating function makes the bubbles spread over a much wider space, creating a dreamy and magical atmosphere that everyone will love.
Colorful LED Light Bubble Machine for Kids : This automatic bubble maker toy is equipped with vibrant LED lights. Whether it's for a child's birthday party or a romantic evening outdoors, the LED - lit bubbles add an extra touch of magic.
Easy to Use & Carry Outdoor Toys : The bubble machine has a leak - proof, fully - enclosed design. It includes 2 packs of bubble concentrate. Just mix one pack with a box of water. The soft handle allows kids to carry it easily, running and spreading bubbles worry - free.
Lehoo Castle Musical Crawling Turtle Toy for 0-12 Months - Baby Toy With Projector Light, Sound and Learning Features - Gift for Boys and Girls 6 Months to 1 Year Old
Inspire Crawling Adventures & Foster Muscle Development - Lehoo Castle baby turtle crawling toy transforms tummy time into a joyous adventure! With each movement, its tail flashes, and cheerful melodies fill the air. Your little one won't be able to resist the urge to chase and crawl, building their muscles and mastering the balance.This extraordinary baby toy is not only a key to unlocking gross motor skills but also a remarkable gift idea for newborns.
Nurture Early Learning & Exploration - Ignite your little one's curiosity with our multifucntional baby musical toy. By pressing different buttons, they'll refine their fine finger skills while immersing themselves in an interactive playtime experience. This engaging toy inspires crawling and walking, making it a perfect companion for infants aged 6 to 18 months. Great learning toys to dedvelop essential motor skills, eye-hand coordination, visual & auditory and learn cause & effect
Wooden Baby Walker Push and Pull, Learning Activity Walker, 10 in 1 Multiple Activities Center for Toddlers Boys Girls, Baby Push Along Walker Toys for Early Development (Black & White)
Multiple Activity Center - Asweets 10-in-1 baby walker that comes with an xylophone, flipable mirror, forms, shape puzzles, abacus, moveable wooden cogs, and many other sensory moving toys. Wooden push along walker ideal for baby's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill development.
Natural Choice - Asweets wooden toddler walker is constructed from high-grade birch plywood with smooth edges and sturdy design, which is a ideal choice for baby's first steps. The rubber-coated wooden wheels protect your floor while providing a smooth ride
Exclusive Design - This baby push along walker is not just a toy for baby learning to walk, it is a source of endless fun and imagination to promote baby's cognitive development and hand-eye coordination. There also has a storage space in the back where baby can take their favourite toys along for the ride.
ROBOTIME Baby Walker, Wooden Pram Toy, Push Along Walker Pushchair, Educational Toy Gift for Boys Girls, Safe First Step Walker with Under-Seat Storage for Age 10 Months+
Interactive Educational Toy - Crafted with a square design, this wooden walker doubles as a doll pushchair, featuring engaging elements such as linkage gears, toy ice cream, a plate, spoon, and a maze, along with buttoned clothes for tactile exploration. It ensures a safe and interactive playtime for your baby. Moreover, this push walker is fitted with robust wheels, complete with rubber trim to enhance grip and facilitate smooth movement across different floor types.
Durable and Safe - Crafted from solid wood, this pram walker boasts a sturdy and reliable construction with fine craftsmanship. Designed for longevity, each walker is stable and made to last, featuring smooth edges and rounded corners for your baby’s safety from scratches.
Lifelike Doll Pram Walker - Enhanced with an elegant rattan mesh backrest and a safety stopper on the seat, this wooden walker mirrors real-life design. Beneath the seat lies a convenient storage space, transforming the walker into a practical trolley. It's thoughtfully designed for little hands to easily grip.
Fisher-Price Stacking Toy Baby’s First Blocks Set of 10 Shapes for Sorting Play for Infants Ages 6+ Months, FFC84
Set of 10 colorful blocks for baby to sort, stack and drop through the shape-sorter lid
All blocks fit inside bucket for storage
Easy-carry handle for take-along play
Introduces baby to colors and shapes
Helps foster fine motor skills and problem-solving for infants and toddlers ages 6 months and older
Battat – Cause – And – Effect Toy – Developmental Toy With Buttons & Colors – Color Sorting Animal Toys – For Kids, Toddlers, Babies – 18+ Months – Pop – Up Pals
BABY LEARNING TOYS: Educate your baby on cause-and-effect and color sorting with our pop-it pal baby toys. These baby toys also help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and mental activities like recognizing shapes.
FUN, BRIGHT COLORS: Get ready to play with 4 brightly colored animals on this pop-up toy. This baby toy features attractive teal, orange, purple, and green buttons that each have unique ways to push and pop open.
POP IT PAL ANIMALS: Meet a friendly lion, an elephant, a brown bear, and a Dalmatian puppy as your baby plays with this baby pop-up toy. The animals are easy to push back down, while the buttons can be manipulated by pushing, sliding, turning, and flipping.
And although I did not buy a Toni Box for either of my girls until they where about 18 months. I cannot recommend it highly enough so I have attached link for same below.
tonies Toniebox Wireless Musical Storybox Starter Set, including 1 Creative, Green
Listen, learn and play, the screen-free way with the Toniebox and over 200 (and counting!) Tonies. The Toniebox works when paired with a Tonie.
Listening to audiobooks on the Toniebox is proven to boost speech and reading skills.
Little listeners just pop their Tonie on the Toniebox and they’re all set for songs, stories and joy from breakfast ’till bedtime.
With seven hours of battery life and designed to survive all of childhood’s bumps and tumbles, the Toniebox makes a great travel companion for short or long journeys.
Pair Tonies with the Toniebox for breezy bedtimes. Little snoozers wind-down, snuggle up and drift off with one last story or lullabies from their favourite characters. There’s over 200 to collect.
No mics, ads or cameras, the Toniebox is designed to be safe for little listeners to use independently. With intuitive play controls they just tap, tilt, pop and squeeze to navigate their way through the songs and stories.
tonies Toniebox 2 Bundle Incl. 6 Tonies: Stick Man, The Snail and the Whale & The Smartest Giant in Town, The Gruffalo, Zog, Highway Rat, The Gruffalo’s Child, Tropical Teal
Just because I love the books and so do my girls. This is a fantastic bundle to start off with.
Classic Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler stories—including The Highway Rat and The Gruffalo—to snuggle up with. Don’t forget, these Tonies only work with a Toniebox.
As well as six Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Tonies, this Toniebox 2 bundle also includes a Tropical Teal Toniebox 2 and all charging equipment. Both of these Tonies work with all Tonie boxes
Explore new bedtime features, designed to help build healthy sleep habits and blissful routines to help little snoozers wind down, drift off and wake up gently, night after night.
Kids pop a Tonie or Tonieplay game on top of the Toniebox and squeeze, tilt, tap and turn to navigate.
