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6-12 Month Favorites

At this stage, babies are reaching, rolling, and starting to move, exploring through grabbing, dropping, and repeating the same actions again and again.

 Everyday Play

Easy, go-to toys for reaching, grabbing, & exploring at
every stage of this age range

B. TOYS
BABY BLOCKS

Soft, easy-to-grab blocks.  Great for early stacking, knocking down and
open-ended play.
Best for: 5-9 mos

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FIRST YEARS
STACKING CUPS

You’ll use these in more ways than you expect.  Stacking, banging, nesting, and the bath.
Best for: 6-12 mos

MANHATTAN TOY
SKWISH

 ParentFavorite

One of those easy first toys babies naturally grab, shake, and mouth as they start reaching and exploring.
Best for: 4-8 mos

FAT BRAIN TOYS
INNY BIN

Perfect for babies learning to put objects in and take them out, supporting early problem-solving through repetition.
Best for: 8-14 mos

MELISSA & DOUG
FLIP FISH

Engaging for babies who are using their hands more intentionally, with flaps that encourage exploration and interaction.
Best for: 5-9 mos

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Cause and Effect

Simple actions that create immediate, repeatable results.  These toys become especially engaging as babies get closer to 9–12 months
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VTECH DROP AND GO
DUMP TRUCK

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A simple, satisfying toy for babies who love dropping things in and watching what happens next.
Best for: 9-14 mos

AIDUY MONTESSORI 
TISSUE BOX

If your baby is constantly pulling wipes or tissues out, this gives them another version of that same game.
Best for: 6-10 mos

MUNCHKIN MOZART
MAGIC MUSIC TOY

 Parent Favorite

For babies who love buttons and sound, this gives immediate feedback without being too busy or overstimulating.
Best for: 8-14 mos

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FAT BRAIN
DIMPL TOY

An easy, take-anywhere toy that keeps little hands busy with simple pressing and sensory feedback.
Best for: 10 mos+

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IPLAY LEARN PRESS
TO GO CARS

The next step up from basic cause-and-effect toys.  A gentle press sends the car moving across the floor.
Best for: 10-18 mos

Problem Soving &
Using Their Hands

As babies get closer to their first birthday, play becomes more purposeful: putting things in and taking them out, reaching, grasping, releasing, and beginning to figure out how things work.
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ELITE MONTESSORI
COIN BOX

A great first introduction to the pincer grasp.   Babies practice picking up and dropping coins into a slot.
Best for: 9-12+ mos

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BABY EINSTEIN
STICKY SPINNER

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A simple suction toy that spins easily, helping build early hand skills like the pincer grasp while keeping babies engaged.
Best for: 6-10 mos

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HAPE POUND AND TAP BENCH

 Parent Favorite

Pound the balls and watch them roll across the xylophone, building hand-eye coordination while exploring cause and effect and sound.

Best for: 9-12+ mos

Movement and Exploration

Encouraging rolling, crawling, pulling up, and early movement
as babies become more mobile


At this age, babies are

ON THE MOVE

Crawling
Cruising
Walking
Climbing

See our favorite toys for helping them along

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