In the first few months of life, before your baby can grasp or sit up, he is already interested in things to look at or listen to. What are the fun baby toys at this time? Many parents may buy just pick a toy, in fact, each kind of toy has different requirements for the baby at different times. Here are some toys for your baby to play with.
Hand-held toys: Since your baby is nearsighted, he will be interested in anything you bring in his line of sight. Although the baby won't be able to hold the toy for a while, he will show his preference by patting the toy he likes.
Tape recorders and music boxes: Music is one of the best ways to entertain and soothe your baby. You can play him all kinds of music, not too loud, and see how he reacts.
Musical bedbell: Musical bedbell can add new content to baby's horizontal vision. It's best to look for toys with strongly contrasting colors and patterns. Many babies especially like musical bedbells that make sounds. You can tie a musical bell to the crib fence. Babies at this age spend 80 percent of their time looking to the right, so there is a limit to how much they can use for toys hanging overhead or to the left. For safety reasons, you should keep the musical bedbell out of reach of the baby.
Sound Toys: Soft toys that quiver or chirp when pressed keep your baby entertained for months to come. The unexpected noise will also help the baby gradually realize the power of his small hands.
Ring socks and wristbands: Tie a soft ring around your baby's wrist and ankle, or dress your baby in a foot-warming sock with a built-in ring. Such toys will keep babies entertained for a long time as they can experience a variety of new sounds made by themselves.