Best Toys and Gifts to Support Baby’s Development from 0-6 Months

Best Toys and Gifts to Support Baby’s Development from 0-6 Months
Playtime is essential to your baby’s development, here are our favorite toys for learning and fun.
Playtime isn’t just about fun—it’s essential for your baby’s growth and development. The right toys not only entertain but also support your infant’s early milestones. From stimulating their senses to building their motor skills, baby development toys play a crucial role in this exciting stage of life.

 
Although it may seem like your newborn spends most of their time sleeping, eating, and crying, there’s a lot more happening beneath the surface. Their brain is developing at an extraordinary pace  , and the interactions they have with their environment—especially through play—help shape their future abilities. Providing a safe play space and introducing age-appropriate infant toys can encourage exploration, build strength, and foster learning.

Here’s our guide to the best toys for newborns and young babies, including recommendations for small toys for babies, great toys for newborns, and the best toys for 6-month-old babies.

Best Toys for Tummy Time


Tummy time is a foundational activity for babies between 0-2 months. It strengthens their neck, core, and arm muscles, preparing them for milestones like rolling and crawling. While some babies may resist tummy time initially, having the right toys can make the experience more enjoyable and engaging.

 
Activity gyms are an excellent choice, providing a soft, safe surface for exploration. Look for gyms with crib toys   and    your baby’s attention. Mirrors are particularly effective at encouraging visual tracking and self-recognition. Pairing tummy time with small toys for babies, such as textured balls or crinkle fabric items, adds an extra layer of sensory stimulation.
Hanging rattle for sensory play on baby playtime gymBluetooth play gym with hanging rattle for newborns

BABY PLAY MAT, GENADEN Fitnessstudio, Bluetooth -Aktivitätsmatte mit hängenden Rassellichtern und Musik, Kick spielen Spielzeug für Neugeborene 0 Monate+

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Multifunctional Baby Activity GymMultifunctional Baby Activity Gym and Play Mat

Baby Fitnessstudio -Spiel Mat, Aktivitäts -Fitnessstudio mit Musik und Lichter Fernbedienung Bluetooth spielen Klavier -Fitnessstudio für Neugeborene Baby 0 Monate+

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Baby gym and tummy time mat with light and music bluetooth play piano gymBaby Fitness Activity Playmat with Lights Music bluetooth 5.0 connection

Baby Fitnessstudio und Tummy Time Matte mit Licht und Musik Bluetooth spielen Klavier -Fitnessstudio, frühes Entwicklungsaktivitätsspielzeug für Neugeborene 0 Monate+

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Bluetooth-enabled infant play gym with musicInteractive baby play gym with Bluetooth piano

Baby -Fitnessstudio mit Lichtern und Musik Bluetooth spielen Klavier -Fitnessstudio, frühes Entwicklungsaktivitätsspielzeug für Säugling 0 Monate+

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Baby black and white play gym mat with soft book and hanging toysBaby black and white play gym mat with soft book

Baby Schwarz -Weiß -Spielmatte mit weichem Buch Tier Rasseln Zahnen Spielzeuge für Neugeborene 0 Monate+

Soft and safe animal rattles to hang on baby gymBaby play gym with soft book and rattles

Baby Play Fitness und Matte mit weichem Buch, Animal Rassle -Zahnen Spielzeug Spiegelspielzeug für Babyinfant 0 Monat+

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Piano playmat for newborn's early learningDevelopmental toy with Bluetooth connectivity

Baby Klavier Fitnessmatte, Bluetooth Baby Fitness Aktivität Musik Light Playmat Entwicklungsspielzeug für Neugeborenes Baby 0 Monate+

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Baby gym activity play gym with light and music featuresBaby gym activity play mat with interactive light and music

Baby -Fitnessstudio -Aktivität spielen Gymnastik mit Licht und Musik, spielen

  • TM240
  • TM241

Best Toys for Hand-Eye Coordination


Around 2-4 months, your baby will discover their hands and begin experimenting with reaching, grasping, and shaking. This is a perfect time to introduce toys that develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Toys with bright colors, high-contrast patterns , and engaging textures are ideal for this stage.

Consider rattles, teething rings, and soft grab toys that are easy for little hands to hold. These items not only encourage movement but also support depth perception as babies learn to reach for and manipulate objects. Many of these baby development toys double as teething aids, offering soothing relief during this exploratory phase.
Black and white high contrast plush hanging toy rattles cow owl penguin beeA baby is sitting in a stroller, looking at the black and white animal hanging toy

Babyspielzeug, schwarz-weißes visuelles Spielzeug, Plüsch-Hängerasseln, Kuh, Eule, Pinguin, Biene, Kinderwagen, Kinderbettspielzeug für Neugeborene ab 0 Monaten

€25,83 EUR
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Baby toy black and white tummy time mirror plush rattle book setBlack white toys mirror plush baby toy rattle book set to hang above stroller

Schwarz-weißes, kontrastreiches Babyspielzeug, Bauchspiegel, Plüsch-Rasselbuch-Set, Autositz-Kinderwagen-Hängespielzeug für Neugeborene ab 0 Monaten

€24,94 EUR
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Black and white toy animal arch for versatile use in bassinet, car seat, cribVisual black and white toy for infants with stroller arch and animal characters

Kinderwagen-Bogenspielzeug, tragbares Babymobile für Stubenwagen, Autositz, Reiseaktivitätsbogen, visuelles Schwarz-Weiß-Spielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€30,29 EUR
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Baby black and white high contrast shapes set pram toysBaby high contrast shapes set toy black white hanging rattles

Baby hohe Kontrastformen Pram -Set Spielzeug Schwarz -Weiß -Kinderwagen Autositz Plüsch Rassle und Zahnen Spielzeug für Babys Säugling Neugeborene 0 Monate+

€20,49 EUR
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Black and white high-contrast Color Versatile 2-in-1 Baby Arch and Spiral Toy Set – Perfect for Playtime and Travel.Designed to attach to strollers, car seats, playpens, and cribs, it stimulates sensory development and hand-eye coordination.

Kontrastreiches Baby-Bogenspielzeug und spiralförmiges Autositzspielzeug, 2-in-1-Set

€35,63 EUR
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Infant-friendly tiger and duck black and white hanging toy for cribsHigh contrast black and white hanging toy for newborns' visual stimulation

Babyspielzeug mit hohem Kontrast, schwarz-weißes Hängespielzeug mit Knitter-Lernkarten, hängendes Tiger- und Entenspielzeug für Kinderbetten, Autositze und Kinderwagen für Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€25,83 EUR
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Best Soft Books for Babies


Reading to your baby may seem premature, but it’s never too early to start building language skills. Soft books   are great toys for newborns and infants, as they’re lightweight, chewable, and durable. These books introduce early vocabulary and offer sensory stimulation through textures, crinkly pages, and vivid imagery.

 
Choose books with simple illustrations, bold colors, and engaging themes like animals or everyday objects. These features captivate your baby’s developing vision and encourage interaction. Plus, incorporating reading into your daily routine establishes a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Baby toy black and white tummy time mirror plush rattle book setBlack white toys mirror plush baby toy rattle book set to hang above stroller

Schwarz-weißes, kontrastreiches Babyspielzeug, Bauchspiegel, Plüsch-Rasselbuch-Set, Autositz-Kinderwagen-Hängespielzeug für Neugeborene ab 0 Monaten

€24,94 EUR
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Soft cloth books for infants' tactile explorationHigh contrast busy book with black and white designs

Weiche Stoffbücher, kontrastreiches Beschäftigungsbuch, schwarz-weiße weiche Bücher mit Spiegel, sensorisches Aktivitätsspielzeugset für Babys ab 0 Monaten

€9,79 EUR
  • TM267-B
  • TM267-C
Black and white crinkle book soft cloth baby book toyBlack and white crinkle book soft cloth baby book toy

Babybuch, Knisterbücher, weiches Stoffspielzeug, schwarz-weiße Aktivitätsbücher, Tiere, Obst, Gemüse, Lernspielzeugset für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 3 Monaten

€21,38 EUR
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Stoffbücher, sensorisches Buchspielzeug, weiche Dschungelschwänze, Quietscher und Knistergeräusche, fleißiges Buch-Lernspielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 3 MonatenStoffbücher, sensorisches Buchspielzeug, weiche Dschungelschwänze, Quietscher und Knistergeräusche, fleißiges Buch-Lernspielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 3 Monaten

Stoffbücher, sensorisches Buchspielzeug, weiche Dschungelschwänze, Quietscher und Knistergeräusche, fleißiges Buch-Lernspielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 3 Monaten

€12,47 EUR
  • TM107-A
Early interactive development toy with soft busy tail book for baby playSoft busy tail book for sensory play and early exploration in infants

Weiches, fleißiges Schwanzbuch, Knistertuchbuch, Bauernhof, Meerestier, Dinosaurier, schwarz-weiß, interaktives Spielzeug für die frühe Entwicklung für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€11,58 EUR
  • TM350-BP
  • TM351-BP
  • TM352-BP
  • TM353-BP
  • TM354-BP
  • TM35A-RP
  • TM35B-RP
Infant-friendly tiger and duck black and white hanging toy for cribsHigh contrast black and white hanging toy for newborns' visual stimulation

Babyspielzeug mit hohem Kontrast, schwarz-weißes Hängespielzeug mit Knitter-Lernkarten, hängendes Tiger- und Entenspielzeug für Kinderbetten, Autositze und Kinderwagen für Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€25,83 EUR
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Baby toy set with tummy time mirror and plush rattleNewborn's baby toy with mirror and plush rattle

Baby-Spielzeug, Bauchzeitspiegel, Plüsch-Rassel, Buch-Set, Crinkle-Buch, Karteikarte, Autositz-Kinderwagen-Hängespielzeug für Neugeborene ab 0 Monaten

€24,94 EUR
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Best Toys for On-the-Go Entertainment


As your baby grows, they’ll become more alert and curious about the world around them. By the four-month mark, many parents feel ready to venture out with their little one. Having portable toys on hand makes outings more enjoyable for both you and your baby.

 
Look for clip-on toys that can easily attach to strollers or car seats . These toys often feature vibrant colors, mirrors, and playful sounds to keep your baby entertained during trips. Whether you’re running errands or taking a stroll, having the right infant toy can transform a simple outing into a delightful sensory experience.

Always remember to remove toys from car seats before driving for your baby’s safety.
Travel activity arch toy for infants with cute giraffe, elephant, lionStroller arch featuring giraffe, elephant, lion for baby's sensory play

Kinderwagen-Bogen-Spielzeug, Giraffe, Elefant, Löwe, tragbares Baby-Mobile für Stubenwagen, Autositz, Kinderbett, Reise-Aktivitäts-Bogen-Spielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€33,85 EUR
  • TM333
  • TM433
Koala Giraffe Parrot Stroller Arch ToysA baby lying on a bed looking at a stroller arch toy

Baby-Bogen-Spielzeug, 2-in-1-Spiral-Autositz-Spielzeug, Koala, Giraffe, Papagei, Bogen, Kinderwagen, Babyspielzeug, Reisebett, Wippe, Stubenwagen, Aktivitätsspielzeug ab 0 Monaten

€33,85 EUR
  • TM332
  • TM432
Baby-Bogen, Kinderwagen-Spielspielzeug, Oktopus, Fisch, Seestern, Reise-Spielbogen, Autositz, Kinderwagen, Kinderbett-Spielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 MonatenOctopus, fish, starfish travel play arch for baby's sensory exploration

Baby-Bogen, Kinderwagen-Spielspielzeug, Oktopus, Fisch, Seestern, Reise-Spielbogen, Autositz, Kinderwagen, Kinderbett-Spielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€32,96 EUR
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Black and white toy animal arch for versatile use in bassinet, car seat, cribVisual black and white toy for infants with stroller arch and animal characters

Kinderwagen-Bogenspielzeug, tragbares Babymobile für Stubenwagen, Autositz, Reiseaktivitätsbogen, visuelles Schwarz-Weiß-Spielzeug für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€30,29 EUR
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Plush activity toys for newborn's developmental playTeething-friendly baby toy for car seat entertainment

Giraffe zum Aufhängen, Rasselspielzeug, weiches Baby-Hängespielzeug mit Beißring, Kinderwagen, Autositz, Kinderbett, Plüsch-Aktivitätsspielzeug für Neugeborene ab 0 Monaten

€13,36 EUR
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Koala Giraffe Bird Arch Stroller Baby Toyskoala giraffe bird arch stroller baby toy spiral activity toy

Baby-Bogen-Spielzeug, weiche Spirale, Autositz-Spielzeug, Koala-Giraffe, Vogel-Bogen, Kinderwagen, Baby-Spielzeug, Reise-Kinderbett-Spielzeug für Babys ab 0 Monaten

€19,59 EUR
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Plush Dinosaur Toys HangingPlush dinosaur toy hanging over crib

Gefülltes Dinosaurier-Spielzeug, hängendes Dinosaurier-Rassel-Set, wendbares Dinosaurier-Ei-Spielzeug, Autositz, Kinderbett, Kinderwagen, Plüschtier für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€22,27 EUR
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Coin, pepper, onion, pumpkin toys for infant explorationHanging coin pepper toy for stroller adventures

Babyspielzeug zum Aufhängen, Gemüserasseln, Münzen, Pfeffer, Zwiebeln, Kürbis, Kinderwagen, mobiles Spielzeug, weiche Plüschrasseln für Babys, Kleinkinder ab 0 Monaten

€24,94 EUR
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Providing the right baby development toys during your child’s first six months can support their physical, cognitive, and sensory growth. From tummy time mats to soft books and travel-friendly toys, every item you choose can help your baby reach developmental milestones while having fun. Explore these great toys for newborns and the best toys for 6-month-old babies to create meaningful play moments that nurture your baby’s curiosity and joy.

 
For more insights on early development, check out brain development resources and the importance of play .
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CharlotteTaylor
CharlotteTaylor
Charlotte Taylor is Tumama’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Tumama articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.

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