Holiday toy shopping is in a category of its own. However, your child's wish list, the advertisements, and the selection of toys are endless. A trip to your local toy store can leave you overwhelmed and frustrated. Choose toys that stimulate your baby's sense of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste. Select toys that are interesting to look at.
Babies are very attracted to contrasting colors such as black and white, red and yellow, etc.
Feel the toy - it should be easy for small hands to manipulate and have an interesting texture. There are many sturdy, colorful textured books for infants. All infant toys should be safe for the babies to put in their mouths. Be sure to check all toys, even those that are labeled for infants, for small detachable parts that could pose a choking hazard. Consider toys that make noises.