What were your baby's favorite toys in his/her first year and why? I have a two-month old son and don't want to spend a lot of money on toys that aren't "baby approved!" I would love to hear what toys worked for your babies and at what ages. Thanks!!
2007-12-14 14:48:01 · 9 answers · asked by burn_to_blue 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sorry--I can't pick a best answer on this one because they were ALL helpful. Thanks so much! (PS...I ordered Tyler a jumper for Christmas!)
2007-12-18 03:07:32 · update #1
From the end of month 3 through 11 months the #1 toy was the Rainforest Jumperoo by Fisher-Price.
Smaller favorites were Weebles, rattles, and a teddy bear.
2007-12-14 15:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute, hands down best toy you can buy for a baby in their first year is a jumperoo! I am sorry I waited so long to buy one for my son. He loves it so much and can't stop laughing and smiling the entire time he is jumping. He also talks up a storm at the same time. In less than a month (now at 6 months) he has strengthened his legs more than I ever could have imagined and can hold himself up very well. It has also taught him to twist in his seat to make it twirl around to other toys. Within the past 2 weeks he has been grabbing everything and, I know it is partially because of his age, but I really do think it has something to do with the jumperoo and all of the toys on in. (We have the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo). And, I have to admit, it is so fun just to watch him having a good time in it.
2007-12-14 23:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by lysistrata411 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Card board boxes and cooking pots with wooden spoons.
Go figure. The first year is about exploration. I spent an nice piece of change on my son his first Christmas and two weeks later, he was back to card board boxes.
Just keep it really simple. Blocks and anything that makes noise will do fine. Two or three toys is optimal.
2007-12-15 04:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Glynis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is one, he has recently a favorite "baby" - a little doll with a bean bag body and cabbage patch kid styled head, he loves it, gives it hugs and kisses.
He also has his rubber ducks, and home-made shakers (babyfood jars or prescription jars with dried beans, pastas, rice, bottle caps, pop tabs, etc inside them, labels removed).
Another favorite is the empty plastic coffee can, for him to drop his shakers into.
Old club cards (credit card sized but no personal info), ID cards, etc
And this toy that you drop a ball into, and it falls down into a maze of sorts and comes out the bottom.
The Popper toy, where you twist, turn, push the knobs and little animals pop up.
Boxes, papers to put in them, containers of all types, kitchen utensiles, etc.
So many non-toy items are fun to play with, is what I'm sure my son would tell you.
He has a basket full of "real toys" he very rarely is interested in... lots of household items have his approval, though.
2007-12-14 22:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by E.B. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is 7 months and she loves the Pooh musical toys, especially the ones with pictures that move as the music goes along. The new aquarium that you install in their crib is awesome too! Anything musical for that age is awesome. G'luck!
2007-12-14 22:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by NY0120 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEETHING RINGS
Some to keep in freezer for baby to knaw/teeth and keep them clean.
Musical soft toys
You do not need to spend alot of money. Save it for clothing. They grow quickly. :)
2007-12-14 23:06:18 · answer #6 · answered by Southern Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY SON LOVES THESE STUFFED ANIMALS AND IT HAS RATTLES INSIDE IT FOR BABIES. MY FRIEND GAVE ME A FEW AND THEY ARE HIS FAVORITE
2007-12-14 22:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by NIKKI1118 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really don't need much. Life is stimulating enough.
2007-12-14 22:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scarves!! tie them to a fan and let him watch!! then tie them to something and let him reach. place them around him and let him grab and swish around. put them in empty tissue boxes and let him pull them out. they can be blankets for dolls or pretend bed time. peekaboo!!
2007-12-14 23:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by luckeducky220 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋