The Top Ten Toys for Your Child: Infant-1 Year

There are plenty of toys out there for infants. Some are simple and some are infinitely complicated. It may seem difficult to pick out the best toys that are going to entertain your baby and not hurt your wallet. The best toys are brightly colored, offer multiple options, and will work for your child for the first year of there life. Also, they are easy to clean, because a lot of saliva goes onto those toys as they are used!

1. A swing: Swings are great for the growing infant. Not only can a swing act a way to put your child to sleep, but also many swings come equipped with toys, rattles, or other notions on the swing that will keep your child entertained while the swing soothes them. Fisher-Price offers a wide variety of swings. One of the drawbacks of swings is that they are somewhat expensive. A full-sized swing will probably cost around eighty dollars. However, your child may use the swing for up to a year, and if you plan on having other children the swing can be used again. Another concern with the swing is space. If you are already cramped in your home, consider one of the take along swings.

2. Bouncer: Along with a swing, a bouncer can be a great tool to use to get your infant to sleep. However, the bouncer often offers much more playing time than the swing. Fisher Price’s Kick and Play Bouncer offers hang down toys that a child will be able to observe, reach for, and kick and grab as they develop towards one-year old. The great thing about the bouncer is there is a vibration option that you can swing on that will gently vibrate your infant. Many infants enjoy this soothing option. Another great thing for the parent is a volume control on the music and sounds that are child activated. If it’s been a rough day, turn down the volume. This particular bouncer is only thirty-five dollars, which is a great price for all the different functions it offers. Many bouncers will be in this price range and will last until your infant reaches a certain weight limit. For the Fisher-Price bouncer, the weight limit is 25lbs.