Babies love playtime, and interactive play with bright colours and different textures is key to their growth and development. While your baby is constantly learning about their senses, support this growth with an early learning toy like a baby gym or a sensory activity. And if you are looking for one, these make for great baby shower or christening gifts.
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Play mats, gyms and tummy time
Baby gyms and play mats are brilliant for babies to learn through play. Let them learn to grab, kick their little feet around, and explore their senses with vibrant colours, textures, and music. Many experts recommend supervised tummy time for 3-5 minutes a few times a day to strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles.
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Check age ratings
It's important to note the recommended age of any toy before giving it to your baby. This will make sure the toy is safe and appropriate for your baby's age.
Separate play space
Make sure your baby can't get hold of any toys with small parts that could be swallowed. This can be difficult when you also have older children with their own toys, so try to keep baby's play space away from where other toys are kept.
Check toy condition
Although baby toys are designed to withstand the rough and tumble of play, it's a good idea to check toys regularly to make sure they haven't been damaged. Any toys with sharp edges or loose parts should be put out of harm's way.