The first baby toy that you buy for your infant should be truly special. Not in terms of the price tag but in terms of the joy your little angle derives from playing with it. It need not be a media frenzied creation that does a whole lot of ‘bouncing-flipping-singing’ as it could scare your child. A simple, well-made toy that stimulates your baby’s senses is ideal.

Some suggestions for first baby toys are:

• A rattler to stimulate your baby’s sense of hearing.
• A teether to stimulate her taste buds.
• Soft toys of different textures to stimulate her sense of touch.
• Toys that make some funny noise or move when squeezed.
• You can even place an aquarium near her crib so that the sight of colorful fish and sound of rippling water can soothe her sense of sight and hearing.
• Reading short stories, playing some rhymes or showing her some colored picture books can develop her intellect and personality.

How to choose the first baby toy?

Given the innumerable choices coming to a decision can be really tough. Keeping some points in mind can help you select the right toy for your little one.

Safety

Carefully examine the toy that you intend to buy for your infant. Babies tend to bite, suck, lick, pull and drop anything that comes in their hand. The toy you buy should be free from toxic paints. It should not be too heavy as the baby can hurt himself by dropping it on his toes. It should not have any sharp edges or small parts as the baby can injure himself or choke on the small pieces.

Variety

Try to bring toys in different colors, shapes, textures and sizes so your baby is exposed to the myriads of possibilities that the world has to offer. Allow your infant to try different uses of the toy to give wings to his\her creativity and ingenuity.