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What toys are suitable for what age?
These toys are ideal for the various stages of your baby's first year.
From newborn to 6 weeks
Your baby will be drawn to high contrast colours and patterns.
- Cot mobile
- Play mat and baby gym
- Baby music tapes/cds
From about 3 to 6 months
Your baby will begin to be able to roll over, may start to respond to his or her own name, and might be able to find partly hidden objects.
- Fabric books
- Rattles
- Soft cuddly toy
From about 6 to 8 months
Your little one will be showing greater precision in picking up and grasping objects, may be sitting up with support, and starting to babble and make different sounds.
- Stacking beakers
- Wooden blocks
- Baby mirror
- Bath toys
- Small card books
- Teething rings
From 8 to 12 months
Your baby will respond to a wide variety of stimuli, might be crawling or even beginning to walk, and may even start to say a few words.
- Toy telephone
- Chunky play bricks and people
- Musical toys
- Pull along toys
- Ride on toys (12months)
Play it safe
- Purchase toys from a reputable retailer
- Ensure toys conform to British Standard BS EN71
- Dispose of packaging after opening the toy
- Keep toys away from fire
- Watch out for older children playing with toys that have small parts, close to your baby
- Always use a harness when using swings
- Put toys away after use to avoid falls, and do not leave toys on the stairs