Top Toys for Infants Younger Than 6 Months Old

Christmas is just around the corner and surprisingly, little ones can be difficult to shop for. To make your holiday shopping a little easier, we’ve crafted a list of this year’s top-rated safe and educational toys for babies 0-6 months old. Whether you’re looking for teethers, books for future readers, or a toy to keep your mobile baby active, there’s something fun for a little one you love to enjoy—all with safety as a top priority in mind. Check out our full list of Top Toys for 2021 below:  

Top Developmental Toy: SmartNoggin NogginStik Developmental Light-Up Rattle

The NogginStick Developmental Light-Up Rattle is a one-of-a-kind developmental toy that promotes benefits from birth on. This award-winning, multipurpose rattle has a light-up head upon activation, textured design, pleasant rattle sounds, and mirror on the bottom. A valuable play option for any baby 0-12 months. 

Top Sensory Toy: Baby Jack and Company Learning Lovely Collections 

Tiny hands will adore Baby Jack and Company’s Learning Lovely Collections. Intentionally designed to bring comfort, safety, sensory, and educational value to infants and children alike. Moms are a fan of the various “Seek and Find” themes including Jungle Zoo, Space Planets & Rockets, Dinosaur, Farm, and more.

Top Teether: Sophie La Girafe 

Sophie La Girafe has been a longtime mama favorite. The teether has come highly rated for 60+ years, gaining popularity for stimulating all of baby’s five senses. The design offers visual stimulation, has a unique scent, squeaks when squeezed to perk up your little one's ears, soothes sore gums, and is made of 100% natural rubber for a comforting texture, according to their website.

Top Tummy Time Toy: Infantino Tummy Time and Seated Support 

Tummy Time is more fun with the Infantino Tummy Time and Seated Support. This 2-in-1 toy transforms from a cozy chair to an elongated figure for maximum support, so you can strengthen your baby’s back and neck muscles during playtime. Teether and small toy mirror included.

Top Book: VTech Peek & Play Baby Book™ 

Make reading with your little one a more interactive experience with the Peek & Play Baby Book™. With each page turn, expose your child to sing-alongs, cute animals, sensory features, and “peek-a-boo surprises.” It’s also convenient for travel since it comes with a plastic ring for easy attachment. 

Top Activity Center: Skip Hop’s Explore & More 3-Stage Activity Center 

The Explore & More Activity Center is not your average activity center. Created with more than 25 developmental activities, your little one will be properly stimulated and entertained. Includes features like several swap-out toys, a discovery window, and convert to a play station or toddler table, just to name a few. A perk for mama—the Explore & More is often recognized for its aesthetically pleasing look, so it’ll perfectly complement your living room decor. ;) 

Top Music Toy: Baby Einstein Baby's First Music Teacher Developmental Toys Kit and Gift Set 

This Baby Einstein Baby’s First Music Development Toy Kit comes with an array of best-selling musical toys playing classical tunes. Your sweet babe will enjoy the Discover & Play Piano Baby Toy Piano, Take Along Tunes Musical Toy, Rattle & Jingle Trio Take-Along Toy Rattle Set, and so much more for at-home or on-the-go play.  

Add one (or a few) of these Top Toys to your Christmas list to encourage healthy, safe, and stimulating activities for your baby. Which toy(s) are you adding to your cart? Let us know in the comments section on the blog!