A child's own body is the first toy. As children mouth their hands, they receive sensory feedback from both the hands and the mouth. These toys will build the child's general awareness of the oral sensations from the toy. After the child is comfortable with sensory awareness toys, you can introduce sensory discrimination toys. Select these according to the child's sensory needs and preferences, interests, and developmental level.
Some children become overwhelmed if the toy makes a sound.
Others seek sound. A child who likes a soft surface may enjoy a toy like Terry Ducky. This toy would not interest a child who prefers a hard surface. A Storyland Barn Teether or the Dessert Mouth Toys would be more appropriate. They chew on the end of a pen, chew gum, and smoke cigarettes.