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Discover baby toys for the first 12 months

When a baby is born, the joy is great. And the search for the right gift for the birth or the baby's first milestones begins. For family and friends it is a pleasure to choose baby toys for the new arrivals. And HABA is there to actively support you in making your selection!

Which baby toys are appropriate?

Because with the large selection of baby toys it is sometimes not so easy to find the right thing. But don't worry – we support you with inspiration, tips and all the information you need to to give babies the right gift in their first 12 months.

Always keep in mind when choosing that the baby toys are age-appropriate are. Some toys are not yet suitable for the first months. Here we'll give you an overview of great baby toys for the different developmental stages:

When do babies start playing with toys?

Exactly when babies start to engage with toys, varies from baby to baby. As a rule, toys, however, from the age of two to three months for little ones relevant. After they are mainly occupied in the first two months after birth with slowly perceiving their environment with all their senses and reacting to external stimuli, playing with hands and fingers becomes really relevant from around the second month. Then the very little ones can usually already reach for interesting baby toys. Soft cuddly toys and rattles that make great sounds put a smile on their faces in this developmental phase.

After that, development continues directly with the growing interest in enticing play worlds. With wide eyes the little ones wonder: What's happening around me? They begin, to reach for things and explore them. The perfect time to give them great pleasure with exciting grasping toys, a play arch or soft plush fabric toys to make them very happy! The supports the motor skills of their hands and encourages them to explore their environment through play.

Sweeten intensive cuddle time with baby toys

In the following months, it's mainly about the little ones continuing to discover the world around them and to play a lot. Especially on outings with the stroller, therefore, fabric toys are a good choice. The soft companions for playing, feeling, and discovering shouldn't be missing on walks with mom and dad. Besides fabric toys and plush animals are also greatbaby books made of fabric great. The little ones discover an exciting story, enjoy colorful pictures and soft fabric.

Adorably sweet play elements for the nursery

And if you're looking for baby toys for at home, you can't go wrong with a mobile or play trainer doing everything right. Babies are fascinated from the very beginning by everything that hangs above their little heads. When something moves there, perhaps even rustles or makes other sounds and shines in bright colors, they squeal with delight. A great baby gift so, which brings lasting joy!