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What Are the Best Educational Infant Toys?

Between birth and the age of one, infants make rapid cognitive gains in memory, thinking, language and reasoning. The best educational toys can aid in an infant's development, and set the stage for a lifetime of learning
  1. Genius Baby Infant Stimulation Gift Package

    • Genius Babies, an online store, offers a Genius Baby Infant Stimulation gift package with nine infant stimulation products for babies up to six months of age. The products, designed primarily in black, white and red because babies respond more to contrasting and bold colors, include a musical infant stimulation mobile that plays classical lullabies, which helps calm infants and put them to sleep; a black, white and red panda rattle; a black, white and red jingle ball to develop an infant's grasping skills; and black and white infant stimulation flashcards to develop an infant's expressive and recognition skills.

    Sassy Discovery Loop

    • Sassy Inc. has been making baby products since 1982, and offers a Discovery Loop toy for infants six months and older. The toy consists of three interlocked loops in black, white, green and red colors with multiple textures that aid in an infant's teething, grasping skills and hand-eye coordination. The black and white loop has a rough texture; the green and red loop features a see-through window with rolling beads; and the blue loop has knobs that are perfect for an infant's teeth and gums. Although Sassy has an online store, the products offered are limited. Interested buyers can access the company's website and go to the "where to buy" section for stores and online retailers that sell Sassy products.

    Manhattan Toy Whoozit Mirror

    • Developed for infants to explore their own images and develop tactile skills, the Whoozit Mirror created by Manhattan Toy is framed by a bright green, orange and blue border, and includes a hanging half-moon and a star that infants can touch. The mirror can be used in place of a mobile in a crib, or it can be set up on the floor with an attached easel-back so that infants can play with it while on their tummies. The Whoozit Mirror can be purchased at the Manhattan Toy website and through online retailers.

    Bright Starts Around We Go

    • Dr. Toy, a well-known and respected authority on toys, hands out yearly awards for the best toys for kids in different age groups. In 2008, the Bright Starts Around We Go activity station received a best products award from Dr. Toy. Designed for babies four months and older, the Around We Go features a seat that rotates 360 degrees around the activity table to give infants access to all the toys and activities, which include an electronic piano with a flip book and three modes of play; a pond station with a popping fish toy, spinning dragonfly and sliding fish character; a frog popper toy with beads and a large mirror; and a drawing station. The Around We Go stimulates an infant's eyes, sense of touch and creative expression. It can be purchased online at the Bright Starts website and at other online retailers.


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