Our top 10 choices for baby toys are listed below (in no particular order). Good choices at this age include wooden rattles and clutch toys, clip ons, pram strings, mobiles, blocks; and soft toys with varying colours, textures and sounds. 

Wooden Mobiles

These wooden mobiles from Goldfish Gifts are very popular in our retail store. We could say that they brighten the store up (and they do); however if you've been in you'll know that the store is pretty bright from wall to wall! The mobiles are hand painted and made in beautiful Bali. They are a previous winner of the Independent Toy Specialists Australian design award. They have easy slot together assembly, come packaged in a tulle bag; and make a sweet gift for a newborn or toddler.  

Haba - Clutch Toy Flapsi

Flap and clap - our most popular wooden clutch toy. Little Flapsi the caterpillar clicks and rattles. Wooden parts are threaded onto an elastic band. Made of beech wood with water based lacquer, meaning it is especially resistant to humidity and mechanical strain. Haba toys are manufactured to meet European safety standards and their innovative designs make the toys of lasting value.  

Heimess - Clip ons

Heimess clip on pram toys provide a colourful and playful way to stimulate your baby. These compact wooden toys can be clipped onto your pram, bassinet or even baby's clothes, within sight and reach. The gentle ringing of the bell and the soft rattling of the wood invite your baby to reach out, making clip on toys popular playmates. Choose from a variety of friendly styles. 

Heimess  - Pram strings

Heimess pram strings provide a stylish and colourful way to stimulate your baby whilst in their pram. Simply fix across your pram or bassinet within sight and reach of the baby. The bright, friendly designs and the gentle ringing of the bells will encourage your baby to reach out, making pram string toys a popular accessory and toy for your baby. 

Manhattan Toy Company - Skwish Clutch Toy

A firm favourite with babies and parents alike, this Skwish clutch toy from Manhattan Toy Company appeals to baby's visual and tactile curiosity. It's brightly coloured beads and rods can be, well, squished in lots of directions making this sophisticated toy a source of wonder and learning.

John Crane - Classic Wooden Blocks

These wooden blocks from the John Crane 'Branching Out' range just want to make you go 'oooh'. The set contains 36 embossed wooden alphabet and number blocks with lovely soft pastel colour designs. The blocks are easy to grip and perfect for early letter recognition and counting skills .

Brio - Bell rattle

Shake, rattle and roll. This classic, easy to grasp wooden rattle from Brio is a fun way for children to make themselves heard. Now in new, funky colours with an edge.

Kathe Kruse - Squeaky clutch toy

Kathe Kruse Squeakys are a simple but developmentally appropriate first soft toy for baby. Give them a squeeze and they reward you with a squeak. Their bright colours and gentle friendly faces are sure to make them baby's friend. Choose from a variety of styles.  

Jack in the box

Jack in the box toys are a classic item that have delighted children for generations. Whilst babies do not have the ability to operate them (and most have an age 3 plus small parts warning), older babies enjoy the gentle musical tunes and special surprise pop-up. They make a beautiful dressing table gift for baby and can be enjoyed for many years after this. Choose from a variety of styles.

Corolle - Doudoo Blanket Toy

Soft and light, Doudou Blue is an adorable snuggly that will delight the very young. Doudou Blue has a lightly scented vinyl face. Doll height - 25cm. Beautifully gift packaged and would make a lovely present for a newborn.