Twist and Shout
Busy Basics Poppin’ Pals lets your baby flip, twist, and turn to make things happen. ($9.99; playskool.com)
High-Chair Helper
Stick & Explore Coral Cove will buy you time while your little gourmand waits to chow down. ($12.99; target.com)
Captivating Cubes
Carousel soft Animal Blocks rattle and squeak. (Set of six, $14.99; kazootoys.com)
Sweet Pea
Irresistibly squishy, Snuggle Pods Pea is a precious pal. ($11.95; babyoliver.com)
Whoa, Nelly!
The animals in Gallop! A Scanimation Picture Book really move. ($10.15; amazon.com)
Sticky Fingers
Just what it sounds like, babies can’t put the Skwish down. ($14.99; geniusbabies.com)
Go Ape
His textured feet and nubby ears will make Peek-Squeak Monkey your teething baby’s best friend. ($13.50; bn.com)
Object of Desire
It’s like a mini-Ferris wheel! The Illumination Station lives up to its name, lighting up your baby’s day with four textures, toys, and sounds. ($7.95; amazon.com)
Fine Feathered Friend
Jacques the Peacock will prance into your baby’s heart. His tail is covered with mirrors, satin, corduroy, and crinkles when touched. ($9.99; amazon.com)
Music on the Move
Think of it as his first MP3. Your baby can toggle through seven songs on his Take Along Tunes. ($7.99; amazon.com)