Ten Great Toys for Kids 3 to 6 Months

Babies are often just as happy playing with the packaging that comes with the toy instead of the toy itself, but the following toys do tend to engage the little ones and, in most cases, teach them valuable skills as they grow.  Some of the toys I have included have different age recommendations but I think 3 to 6 months is the ideal time to introduce your baby to them.  Some babies may even get some enjoyment sooner than that and most babies will continue to love them after 6 months (which is one of the main reasons they made this list).




I’ve included a link to show you what the toy looks like. I’ve also noted the average price that they can be purchased for in stores and where possible, the best price as of this writing.  You may be able to get better deals online but considering the variety of shipping costs I did not factor those prices in when considering the averages. Also, considering the shelf life of most toys (even these), you may be able to find good deals on used toys.

Toys for under $15 (and if you price shop, they can often be found under $10)

1. Discover and Play Toy Color Blocks- Baby Einstein
   
   
      (about $10)

You can let your 8-week-old feel the various textures of the blocks and start to get a feel for them but most babies will start to take a real interest in the various colors and textures closer to 3 months old.  They come in four bright colors and each block has various textures – for example, a smooth side, a corduroy type side, a fuzzy side. Each block has a “bonus” feature, such as the yellow block that quacks when you squeeze it. 







The blocks are a good size for little hands to explore and they are light enough for babies to hold, shake and stack them when they are a little older.  This great, inexpensive toy can be found at major stores including Target and Babies R Us (which both seemed to have the best prices).




https://www.babyeinstein.com/Store/ProductDetail_152.asp?CurrentPage=1&Grouping=&ThemeID=0&AgeRangeID=0&ProductTypeID=0&IsOnSale=0&ProductQuery=blocks