The first months of life are a crucial time for the physical, cognitive and emotional development of Child, which is precisely why it is important to know how to stimulate all their abilities right from the start through those toys and accessories that can help them on their path of growth.

We therefore thought we would write a short guide to give you a hand in choosing the best Toys according to the developmental stage of your little one!

How to choose toys, general considerations

1. Safety: the first thing is to check that toys are made of non-toxic materials that meet the safety criteria set by current regulations. For example, they should not have sharp edges or easily removable parts that could be swallowed.

2. Age and developmental stage: Each Child is unique and follows different developmental paths, however, the breakdown by months of life can give an indication of which toys to introduce

3. Sensory stimulation: Self-discovery and identification of the senses is part of the child's developmental journey, which should be stimulated with the sensory toys which are designed to stimulate sight, touch and hearing.

4. Fun factor: Fun and happiness are the best leverage for learning, so we need to understand what are those toys that make Child happiest and encourage it to interact with the world around it

5. Practicality: Last but not least, we need to consider the practicality of the game, such as ease of cleaning and ability to be transported.

Which toys to choose according to the baby's age

1. 0 to 3 months: during this period, infants are still very young and need very simple toys that stimulate their senses while helping them interact with the outside world.
   toys with soft textures, bright colors and muffled sounds are perfect for their first days of life.

2. 3 to 6 months: at this age, infants begin to interact more actively with the world around them and therefore need toys that encourage their hand-eye coordination and ability to grasp objects. For example, toys with rings, music boxes, gum massagers or doudou are most suitable

3. 6 to 9 months: In these months, infants need to be toys oriented motor activity that encourages their mobility and ability to sit up. 

4. 9 to 12 months: infants in this age group are very curious and need toys that stimulate exploration and logical activity.
   An example might be shapes or blocks to set or simple puzzles.

Types of toys

1. toys sensory: these are designed to stimulate the senses of newborn, such as sight, touch and hearing. For example, toys with different textures, sounds, lights and colors.

2. toys of activation: are designed to help newborn develop hand-eye coordination and the ability to grasp objects. For example, toys that produce sounds when pressed or shaken.

3. toys of imitation: these are designed to encourage newborn to imitate adults and develop their social and communication skills. For example, toys that simulate phone calls

4. toys of construction: are designed to help newborn develop logic and problem-solving skills. For example, toys with blocks or puzzles.

5. toys of motor activity: these are designed to encourage newborn to move and develop physical strength. For example, toys that encourage newborn to crawl or walk.

6. toys of fun: they are designed to entertain newborn and help it develop its imagination. For example, toys with animals or cartoon characters.

In conclusion, it is important to choose toys that are safe, appropriate for the age and developmental stage of newborn and that encourage its growth and development. If you are in doubt about choosing the most appropriate toy ask your pediatrician for advice!