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My son has not stopped playing with these since they came through the door. He loves them and always goes to get them out' They will become more curious about objects around them, with most of these often ending up in their mouth! They also develop their own language – even if it’s only you that can understand it – and become more interested in interacting with baby toys, whether that's in their playpen or they're in the tub with the best bath toys. When shopping for a toy for this age, it’s useful to think about which age-appropriate offering will catch your child’s attention and aid their development too, including their language and fine motor skills. But why is something some simple loved by so many? We asked our Parent Squad member to test this iconic toy out and here is what they had to say... How did we review the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs My nine-month-old son has always been a pushchair/sling/baby carrier refuser, and last month someone recommended I buy him a trike, which I did and he absolutely loves it. It has literally changed my life in that I can leave the house and go for a walk for longer than 10 minutes without him having a meltdown.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user ReySky) Our verdict The pop-up wooden toy, with four little coloured peg figures in holes, is brilliant. My daughters had one, and grandchildren have almost exactly the same. I think it’s Galt - and no plastic!” (Vetted by Mumsnet user GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER) Our verdict
If you’re looking to cut down on the amount of plastic in your home, the Galt Pop-Up Toy will make a good addition to your baby’s toy collection. A classic toy that I remember from my own childhood and now my baby has them and they helping her with learning colours and shapes.' It’s important to remember that babies develop at their own pace. While one may be already tottering around, another may be just learning to crawl, so try not to compare your baby to others. However, there are some development milestones you can start to look for at this age. Social and emotional Toys at this age tend to be made from plastic or wood. Consider how the toy will be played with, if it’s safe to put in their mouth and if it’s easy to clean. What is the best toy for a 9-month-old?
8. Best musical toy for 9-month-olds: Halilit Baby Band
As a busy mum of two young children, now aged eight and six, she knows just how important first-hand parenting knowledge can be, and she draws on her own experiences when writing about baby essentials, toys, health, money and lifestyle. She has also written for Prima Baby, Woman’s Own and Bella. Why you should trust us Easy wooden puzzles - fitting simple shapes into a board.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user Starlight36) Our verdict My son loves to put absolutely everything in his mouth and all of the pieces were a decent size with no loose parts, so there was no fear of him choking which made them feel so safe.' If you know another child who has a Linkimals toy, you can bring them together to play a synchronised music and light show.
Lift-the-flap books are a great way of introducing children to the joy of books and there are plenty of stories to choose from in this series, including Where’s Mr Lion? and Where’s Mr Dog?My baby liked the squeak the eggs make when pressed, as well as the bright colours which caught her attention.' Freya has played with this toy daily since receiving it and will sit for a long while matching and naming shapes and colours. ' The Hedstrom Folding Toddler Swing brings all the fun of a playground to your garden. Suitable from six months, your baby will love being pushed on the swing for some beneficial outdoor play. Recommended age: 12 months+ according to the manufacturer, but we would recommend from nine months with careful supervision | Batteries: None What we like Suitable for use up to the age of five, the Little Tikes 4-in-1 My First Trike could be a worthy investment. Mumsnetters find it useful for school runs and walks to the park, and your child will love being able to see the world from outside of their pushchair. The trike grows with your child so from the age of nine months parents can push the trike using the handle with a waist bar and harness to hold them in place.
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