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  • When it comes to toy safety for your infant or toddler, you are the best judge of your child’s developmental stage. Toys may be labeled for a certain age, but only you know your child’s…

  • Handmade infant toys allow you to control the quality of the toys, be certain of the toys' safety and save money while providing a variety of educational and enjoyable playthings for your infants. You…

  • Parents put great effort into finding toys for their babies that will be educational and safe. However, many toys available in stores carry risks parents might be unaware of. Between Oct. 1, 2009 and…

  • Babies grow and change so quickly that you don't want to spend a lot of money on toys for them. Make your own out of basic household materials that won't break the bank.

  • Babies start to learn about the world as soon as they are born, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents can help their children learn by playing with them. Toys then are extremely…

  • Infants do not need expensive, fancy toys to be entertained. Parents often find that infants are intrigued by something as simple as a colorful box. A budget-friendly way to entertain infants is with…

  • Around the age of 6 months, a baby will be able to sit up on her own. This opens up a whole new world to your baby, a world viewed from a different perspective. It also is time to get toys for your…

  • Providing your infant with appropriate toys is important to keeping him safe. According to the Baby Center website, over 72,800 children under age 5 were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related…

  • Infants 0 to 12 months love to explore and investigate the things around them. Toys are a means of creating opportunities for active learning in infants. Toys that move on their own can help to…

  • In order for infant toys to be educational and help baby's development, they should have contrasting colors, various textures and sound. These elements stimulate baby's sense of sight, touch and…

  • The exersaucer is a relatively new infant toy. The first exersaucers debuted in 1994 as an alternative to walkers and jumpers, which had caused many injuries. Overall, exersaucers are a safe toy, but…

  • Baby toys can be entertaining and educational, but in some cases they can be dangerous. Babies naturally put everything in their mouths, so toys have to be free of small parts and toxic substances.…

  • Sensory bottles make great toys for infants and they are so simple to make. All you need to start are some empty water bottles and some objects from around the house. While exploring these new toys,…

  • When buying toys for an infant, it is a good idea to purchase items that will be appropriate in later months as the baby develops. These toys are not only the kind the child will enjoy playing with…

  • Infants learn about the world around them through their interaction with others and through play. Toys for infants should provide opportunities for learning, but more importantly, engage the child in…

  • Infants need stimulation. Many of them get it from interacting with baby toys, but these can be very expensive, and your child will quickly outgrow them. You can create your own homemade infant toys…

  • Infant-development toys are often brightly colored objects with contrasting patterns and textures designed to stimulate a baby's sense of the world. Increase a baby's awareness by using different…

  • Rather than buying expensive infant development toys, use common household items, like pots, pans, spoons, brightly colored objects and various textures, to enhance infant development. Find out more…