toys for a newborn
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We have a playmat that someone gave to us but no toys as such. In my experience newborn babies don't really play with anything so I wouldn't be overly concerned about getting anything for him. I'm sure you will get gifts once he has arrived as well that you can get out when he starts showing an interest. 
You won't need anything for a newborn tbh. Just lots of cuddles and chold them lose so they can see your face and hear and smell you.
Usually around 2 months is when they start appreciating a playmat and a few small toys. Before then I'd not worry overly.
Usually around 2 months is when they start appreciating a playmat and a few small toys. Before then I'd not worry overly.
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Flo started walloping
, just before 2 months and sat staring at them and trying to bat them for aw hile before, iother than that shes not really interested in anything else
Some info on the best things to get:
Toys for newborns
In her first months, before she learns to grasp objects or sit up, your baby will most appreciate things she can look at and listen to. Her vision will be fuzzy at first and she'll fix on things that are about eight to 14 inches from her eyes. She's drawn to the human face -- and can recognise yours at about 1 month -- but she will also enjoy large pictures of faces.
High-contrast patterns and bright colours captivate her because they're the easiest for her to see. She's already learned to appreciate sounds and soft music. (Find out the lyrics to all your favourite lullabies.) Objects that move slowly and produce a gentle sound are far more interesting to her than those that are fixed and silent.
Hand-held toys: Her short sight makes her appreciate anything you can move into her line of vision. She won't be able to hold toys for a while, but she'll demonstrate her preferences by batting at the ones she likes.
Tape player or music box: Music is one of the best ways to entertain and soothe your infant. Play a variety of music -- nothing too raucous -- and see how she responds.
Mobile: A mobile can add a new dimension to a baby's horizontal view of life. Look for ones with high-contrast colours and patterns. Many babies are particularly fond of mobiles that play music. Attach the mobile to the cot rail. Babies this age look to the right 80 per cent of the time, so a toy hung overhead or on the left will be of limited value now. For safety's sake, keep the mobile out of your baby's reach.
Unbreakable mirror: Although she won't realise it's herself she's seeing at this stage, your baby will find her own reflection fascinating. By three months, she may begin smiling at it. Look for a mirror you can fasten to the side of the cot or hang near a changing table.
Soft books with high-contrast patterns: Soft books with easy-to-see patterns or decorations are designed just for babies. Lie down next to her so she can watch you turn the pages as you read aloud to her -- even at this age it pays off.
Sensory toys : A soft toy that trills or tweets when pressed will please a baby for months to come. The accidental squeaks will also help her become aware of what her hand is doing.
Sock and wrist rattles: Attach a soft rattle to your baby's wrist or ankle, or warm her feet with socks that have built-in rattles to provide lots of entertainment as she experiments with new sounds she can make herself.
Wind chimes : Babies love soft music, so hang a set of these in a place where she can watch them move and listen to the sound. If the chimes are over her cot, your baby may fall into the habit of watching them for a few minutes before drifting to sleep. Hold her up once in a while so she can sound the chimes herself, too.
Black, white and red toys: These high-contrast toys and playmats are designed to help your child pick out the differences in shapes and patterns, stimulating his visual development.
Toys for newborns
In her first months, before she learns to grasp objects or sit up, your baby will most appreciate things she can look at and listen to. Her vision will be fuzzy at first and she'll fix on things that are about eight to 14 inches from her eyes. She's drawn to the human face -- and can recognise yours at about 1 month -- but she will also enjoy large pictures of faces.
High-contrast patterns and bright colours captivate her because they're the easiest for her to see. She's already learned to appreciate sounds and soft music. (Find out the lyrics to all your favourite lullabies.) Objects that move slowly and produce a gentle sound are far more interesting to her than those that are fixed and silent.
Hand-held toys: Her short sight makes her appreciate anything you can move into her line of vision. She won't be able to hold toys for a while, but she'll demonstrate her preferences by batting at the ones she likes.
Tape player or music box: Music is one of the best ways to entertain and soothe your infant. Play a variety of music -- nothing too raucous -- and see how she responds.
Mobile: A mobile can add a new dimension to a baby's horizontal view of life. Look for ones with high-contrast colours and patterns. Many babies are particularly fond of mobiles that play music. Attach the mobile to the cot rail. Babies this age look to the right 80 per cent of the time, so a toy hung overhead or on the left will be of limited value now. For safety's sake, keep the mobile out of your baby's reach.
Unbreakable mirror: Although she won't realise it's herself she's seeing at this stage, your baby will find her own reflection fascinating. By three months, she may begin smiling at it. Look for a mirror you can fasten to the side of the cot or hang near a changing table.
Soft books with high-contrast patterns: Soft books with easy-to-see patterns or decorations are designed just for babies. Lie down next to her so she can watch you turn the pages as you read aloud to her -- even at this age it pays off.
Sensory toys : A soft toy that trills or tweets when pressed will please a baby for months to come. The accidental squeaks will also help her become aware of what her hand is doing.
Sock and wrist rattles: Attach a soft rattle to your baby's wrist or ankle, or warm her feet with socks that have built-in rattles to provide lots of entertainment as she experiments with new sounds she can make herself.
Wind chimes : Babies love soft music, so hang a set of these in a place where she can watch them move and listen to the sound. If the chimes are over her cot, your baby may fall into the habit of watching them for a few minutes before drifting to sleep. Hold her up once in a while so she can sound the chimes herself, too.
Black, white and red toys: These high-contrast toys and playmats are designed to help your child pick out the differences in shapes and patterns, stimulating his visual development.
Sam liked to look at the black/white/yellow toys you can get, such as these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faces-Babys...=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228771978&sr=8-8
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faces-Babys...=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228771978&sr=8-8
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my girl loved this at about 4 weeks, she smiles and coos at it and nothing gets her more excited, we have it in the lounge as its too exciting for bed time
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st= ... &pid=31392
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st= ... &pid=31392
Lisamj said:
Jacob got that book from the health visitor at 11 days old and was fascinated by it right away. He would stare at it for such a long time! I am convinced it helped with his focus because he started following moving objects and people much earlier than the books all say he should have.
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Farooq started to apprciate his play mat at 5 weeks old I've also got one of those soft baby books with the material flaps which I leave open in his moses basket (since about 3-3.5weeks old) which has helped him learn tomove his arms and to grab Before that he just stared at the colours lol.
He's still not playing with actual objects but he'll play with people. He tries eating my fingers and hair and he'll talk to me and smile. I think we even had a rasp-y laugh last week
He'd got the fisher price kick and play boucny chair which he's just started playing with the last few days.
His grasp isn't good enough to really pick up anything like a rattle yet.
I've got teddies and 'touchie-feelie' cardboard books for when he's a bit bigger but at the moment he's only just starting to hold his head up properly and grasp so not much else he can do.
I've also got one of those soft baby books with the material flaps which I leave open in his moses basket (since about 3-3.5weeks old) which has helped him learn tomove his arms and to grab Before that he just stared at the colours lol.He's still not playing with actual objects but he'll play with people. He tries eating my fingers and hair and he'll talk to me and smile. I think we even had a rasp-y laugh last week
He'd got the fisher price kick and play boucny chair which he's just started playing with the last few days.
His grasp isn't good enough to really pick up anything like a rattle yet.
I've got teddies and 'touchie-feelie' cardboard books for when he's a bit bigger but at the moment he's only just starting to hold his head up properly and grasp so not much else he can do.
The only thing Poppy has shown any real interest in is the looe bow that is hanging inside her moses basket......she doesn't really bother with her toys or anything like that, she's usually too busy nosing around the room.
She does love the christmas lights though
If I put a rattle in her hand she will grasp it but i think that's more reflex than because she wants too. She gets bored of her playmat after about 5 minutes and wants to sit up and look around the room again
She does love the christmas lights though
If I put a rattle in her hand she will grasp it but i think that's more reflex than because she wants too. She gets bored of her playmat after about 5 minutes and wants to sit up and look around the room again
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we got this for Theo and he addored it from day 1. it was amazing how he would actually sit and just stare in to it. very highly recomened
http://www.baby-toys.co.uk/Baby-Mirror-_p_14-80.html (you can get this cheaper if you shop around)
he also loved this aswell, even though its for older babies, he seemed to really look at it, and it rattles and has faces on.
http://www.littlefishtoys.co.uk/product ... 79jils9do7
he also loves this wrapped around the bar on his carseat
http://www.baby-toys.co.uk/Activity-Spiral_p_14-85.html
(if you couldnt have guessed.... i love Whoozit Toys!) lol
http://www.baby-toys.co.uk/Baby-Mirror-_p_14-80.html (you can get this cheaper if you shop around)
he also loved this aswell, even though its for older babies, he seemed to really look at it, and it rattles and has faces on.
http://www.littlefishtoys.co.uk/product ... 79jils9do7
he also loves this wrapped around the bar on his carseat
http://www.baby-toys.co.uk/Activity-Spiral_p_14-85.html
(if you couldnt have guessed.... i love Whoozit Toys!) lol
