Infant and Baby Toys Newport News VA

1. The most important thing to consider when choosing toys for infants and babies is safety. The toy should not have small parts that could detach (such as buttons or beads) that a child could choke on. Also, if a toy can fit through an empty toilet paper roll, then it is considered a choking hazard. In addition, there should not be any long strings that could wrap around a baby's neck.
   
   
2. If you choose a classic toy, you'll never go wrong. Telephone rattles, stacking blocks or cups, shape sorters, stuffed animals, pull toys, plastic key rings - they have all been around forever and there's a reason for that. Babies love them.
   
   
3. Toys that attach to a crib are great choices. These toys attach to the side of a crib and frequently have mirrors to stare in, buttons to push, knobs to turn and noise makers all on one toy. Many a parent has gotten an extra fifteen minutes of rest while the baby has played contentedly in the crib with one of these great toys.
   
   
4. Bath toys are always a hit, too. Rubber duckies, toy boats, and even books made specifically for the tub make bath time enjoyable for baby and parent.
   
   
5. Play gyms are great for stimulating a baby's senses and helping with eye and muscular development. They are placed over a baby when he is lying on his back and there are toys attached that the baby can swing at or grab. Some of them even have a bar by the baby's feet that when kicked will start to make music.
   
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Author: Robin Shreeves