Baby Play

Independent reviews for European parents

Babies' developmental needs in the first year are simpler than the toy market suggests. The most important "toy" for the first 3 months is human interaction, your face, your voice, your touch. That said, well-chosen toys at the right stage do provide genuine developmental benefit.

Tummy time is the most important non-product intervention for 0–6 month development. Every baby in this age range benefits from consistent daily tummy time, we cover how to do it effectively even when baby hates it initially.