Baby Games
What You Need & Why

For baby games or baby toys, you don't need much. That is the bottom line. If you don't take away anything else from this page, this is it!

Preparing for a baby can be overwhelming and you may have many questions. 

It's okay! You are one of many.

The media creates a big hype for the must-have gifts of the season which coincidentally tend to be expensive.

Baby Games: What You Need To Buy & Why

I will break through all the nonsense here. Toys can be fun and educational and inexpensive! These baby years are quite important for development especially language development. Therefore, your toys should reflect this. 

Below are some of my favorites!

1. Shape sorter

Shape sorters are one of THE best toys around for infants. They are helpful for motor development and problem solving skills. As your child grows, you can talk about shapes and colors as well.

Works on: Fine motor, Language (shapes, colors, push, open)

2. Stacking Cups

This little toy is fantastic for the price alone and free shipping with Amazon prime. However, it is also great to get our little babies moving. The popping noise teaches them about cause and effect as well as entertain them! Great little toy!!

Works On: Gross motor, cause and effect

4. Sorting Cube

This toy is for younger infants once they can grasp things. It is great. My son loved it! His little hands can grab it, squeeze it, and push it around.

Works On: Gross and fine motor

6. Mirror

Babies love mirrors. Period! They are motivated to see themselves and all the pretty designs on the border. They are great for tummy time. However, toddlers also love mirrors, even more so if you ask me. This toy will last for years!

Works On: All motor skills, Imitation Skills, Language (colors, pointing)

7. Soft Book

Personally, soft books are adorable and functional. My little destructo couldn't destroy them! They are helpful for introducing new textures, vocabulary words, and the concept of turning pages.

Works On: Vocabulary, Motor Skills

8. Activity Triangle

This activity triangle is awesome! It has so many shapes, sounds, and different parts to move. 

Works On: Motor development, Problem-Solving

9. Squeaky Eggs

This egg game is quite popular and for good reason. It is cute, engaging, and has a lot of educational learning built it. Kids can throw the eggs, roll them, open them, and work on matching. My older preschool kids still find them cute and work for them as a reward.

Works On: Hand-eye coordination, Language (colors), Matching, Fine Motor

10. Blocks

Start the love of building and creating early! Infants will want to knock towers down, but before you know it, they will be building. 

Works On: Constructive Skills, Letters, Numbers, First Words (i.e., uh oh, up, & down)

12. Baby Books

I find reading to be one of the most important baby games for any child. I find it so important that I have dedicated a whole page to my favorite baby books.

13. Baby Talk eBook

This eBook is a must a read for any parent or caregiver. You buy all the right toys but if you don't know how to use them or how to talk with your baby, then it won't work! There are simple and easy ways to play and talk with your baby that will make all the difference. Click here for more info.