Top 10 Toys That Help 6-Month-Olds Learn and Play

When babies reach around six months of age, they are on a rapid growth trajectory! They are learning new ways of seeing, moving, tasting, hearing, and touching. Selecting the appropriate toys at this stage is not just about entertainment - it is about learning! If you're looking for the best toys for 6 month old kids, Babbles Toys presents a curated list of the 10 best options that facilitate development, motor skills, sensory exploration and fun play.

Factors that Make Toys Good for 6-Month-Olds

Before we get into our list, there are a few things to watch for:

• Soft and safe materials 
• Good for grasping
• Encourage movement 
• Develop understanding 

Top 10 Toys That Promote Learning and Playing for 6-Month-Olds

1.    Rattles and Shakers

At this age babies love to make noise. Soft rattles or shakers engage auditory development and facilitate grip strengthening.

    2.   Teething Toys

For sore gums, safe teethers can provide relief. They also allow babies to explore various textures, tastes and movements with their mouth and hands.

   3.  Standing Mirrors

Baby-safe mirrors are fascinating. When they see their reflection in the mirror, it promotes self-awareness, as well as learning visual tracking.

   4.   Toys to Promote Crawling

For strengthening core muscles, neck, shoulders, use tummy time play mats, roly poly and rollers.

   5.   Permanence Box

Babbles Toys' Permanence Box invites problem solving and object permanence through smooth wooden construction, safe design and endless interactive fun.

   6.  Sensory Toys

Sensory toys provide a range of colorful textures and gentle sounds that excite curiosity and develop early learning skills.

   7.  Soft Clutch Balls

Montessori toys 6 months old like soft clutch balls are light-weight and easy to grip in tiny hands, ideal for developing tiny hand strength and active play.

   8.   Wooden Blocks 

Wooden blocks are useful for touching and grasping while balls made with soft textures and ridges eventually encourage the tiny tots rolling and crawling after them.

  9.  Cloth Books

Cloth books are colorful, crinkly and soft to touch, making an interactive and engaging experience.

  10. Stacking rings(to be introduced around 10 months)

Stacking toys are fun to teach spatial awareness and problem solving, along with developing fine motor skills. As the baby practices, they learn about size, color, sequencing etc.

Advice on How to Use These Toys Wisely

• Change toys around to relieve boredom.
• Be sure the child is supervised at play.
• Use a time of play to connect with your child; sing, talk to the child, and point out things.
• Follow the baby's interests; allow them to explore deeply and do not easily interchange toys quickly.

Why these toys are important

At six months old, babies are in a developmental explosion of learning. Toys that are developmental and fun help support:

·       Fine motor skills 

·       Sensory exploration 

·       Cognitive development

·       Social / emotional skill

The Bottom Line

Choosing from quality toys for 6-month-olds from Babbles Toys means finding things that match safety, sensory intrigue, and developmental motivation. When you choose cool toys for 6 month old babies that match with your baby’s interest, they will experience wonder, happiness and an early glimpse into lifelong learning.