Ideal Safe Toys for your Baby - By: PaulB

Even at a young age, playing fosters your child's physical and mental development. It is essential however that you provide babies with toys meant for their specific age group. Also, always remember to check that they meet the required safety standards.

These are some ideal toys for your three to six month old child:

• Soft Cuddly Toys: Soft toys such as dolls and teddies are good for babies at this age. It is important that it does not have parts such as sharp wires that can cut through and hurt your child. Similarly, avoid toys with buttons, eyes, or ribbons that can be torn off and swallowed.

• Squeaky Toys: At this age, a baby learns to grasp and feel things. Toys that squeak will encourage your child to squeeze and explore objects in different ways.

• Rattles: At this age, children learn to associate cause and effect of events. Rattles and other toys that they can shake or manipulate to produce different sounds will help them to understand this better.

• Board Books: Reading to a child helps develop your baby's language skills. Children also love to be shown pictures which they associate with the stories. Besides, board books are made to withstand the attentions of younger children.

• Toy Bars: These are bars with different plastic toys that can attach to your baby's stroller or car seat. These can provide endless enjoyment during a stroll or drive.

Here are some suggestions for safe toys and play activities:

• The best toy you can give your three-month-old baby is a plastic or rubber ring. Watch as he explores the ring with his hands and mouth.

• Lay your baby on his tummy and roll a brightly colored ball from side to side in front of him.

• Ring a bell or squeeze a squeaky toy while your baby is watching.

• Put some brightly colored toys in your baby's bath.

• Blow liquid bubbles with a wand while holding your baby. He will love to watch the bubbles as they float by.

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About the Author

Paul Banas is a founder of GreatDad.com. He writes articles on parenting tips, christmas gifts, gifts for dads and many more topics related to family holiday celebrations.

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