The Best Newborn Toys Recommended By Moms Everywhere

The good thing about newborns is that they’re entertained by very little. Rattles are a great toy since newborns often like the noise they make, and they can help them learn how to grasp and handle objects. “My sister fell in love with them as soon as she opened them,” said Amazon Reviewer Desirae Watson. “She loves the design of them because they appear ‘old fashioned’ in regard to baby toys. She also says they are great for teething and extremely easy to clean/sanitize. This was the perfect gift for any baby.”

In the words of the famous Stefon Zolesky, this newborn toy has everything: rattles, different textures, a detachable bandana teether, and need I mention the fact that it’s an elephant? This toy is multifunctional, and adorable to boot. It would make for a great holiday present for the new mom in your life.

GloWorm has made a lot of changes since it was first introduced in 1982, but each one is an improvement on the last. For example, this one can listen for your baby’s cry and start playing a soothing melody when that happens. Playskool always makes safe and memorable toys, so it’s a relief that GloWorm is still in their lineup. It proves that it remains to be a comforting toy for babies and infants worldwide.

My daughter is going to be four in a few months, but she’s still obsessed with this Baby Einstein musical toy that we got at her baby shower. It’s ideal for a baby who’s 3 months and older, but even a newborn will appreciate the music it plays. And, as the Amazon listing states, the volume control function is “music to mom & dad’s ears.”

Infantino is another great company you can trust with newborn and infant toys. This musical bug shuts down after 90 seconds of play, and will keep your newborn entertained. And, moms have really grown to depend on this little guy, especially for car rides. Amazon Reviewer chuemup2 says, “this is absolutely adorable attached to a car seat. My daughter isn’t fond of her car seat unless we’re moving. Pull down the little caterpillar, she hears the music and instantly relaxes!”

It’s never too early to introduce your child to reading. For newborns, sometimes it’s more about the texture of a book as opposed to the words inside, but let’s not rush infanthood. This book is very cute due to the details. While your child’s bookshelf will grow with time, not many other books in the collection will contain tails. “Our four month old loves these books. This is our second because she loved her first so much and started playing with it at around 2.5 months,” writes Amazon Reviewer Catie M. “They are very soft and make a fun crunching noise for the kids.”

There’s a reason why Oballs are some of the most popular baby toys — they’re toys a baby can very easily grasp and handle. They’re also visually appealing, and the type of toy that’d make for an excellent stocking stuffer. You can never have too many of these, since they’re handy to have in all areas of your home for easy newborn entertainment. And since they’re so inexpensive, you can talk yourself into buying multiples guilt-free.

Is your newborn a rock star? Only time will tell, but you can get them on the right path with this Skip Hop Guitar toy. Shaped like an avocado, it’s perfect for guacamole fans everywhere. It even plays four different guitar riffs when you press on the pit.

By now, you’ve probably realized that three Skip Hop toys have been featured. And, for good reason. Not only does the brand really know newborns and infants, but their products are adorable. “This is one of my son’s favorites toys,” writes Amazon Reviewer Ehren Hwang. “When we first gave it to him he got all cute and big eyed and crawled right for it. Definitely a keeper.”

A dream come true for adventure babies! This adorable sloth-themed baby gym can be used for infant playtime or tummy time. Once your babe can sit up on their own, pop up the sides and fill it with balls — instant ball pit! This 4-in-1 play space will last through their toddler years.

Is there a baby toy as classic as the plastic keys? These can also easily turn into an imaginative play toy for children later on. Each key comes with a different shape and number, meaning there’s plenty of ways to play with them.