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Motor Developmental Tools
Unanlauo foldable play Mat
Im a huge fan of the foldable playmats. They are easy to store out of the way and provide enough cushion for our crawlers, cruisers, and walkers. While I love the aesthetic of some of the click and lock play mats, I find that they come undone and are harder to keep clean than the foldable.
Avuncular Juniper Indoor Play gym
Hear me out - I know that the Pikler climbing sets are all the rage right now BUT I'm a sucker for anything that grows with the child and can be used long-term. I hate buying baby items using them for a few months and then getting rid of them. This is the perfect climbing set because it can be used from 12mo - ~5 yo. It comes with a bucket swing for babies and a flat swing for children with more core control. The angle of the climbing section can be adjusted for more/less of a challenge, and the best part is that it easily folds out of the way for storage! Pair it with a ball pit for more exploration. Great for motor skills and sensory development.
*Please remember to provide supervision for safety
*Please remember to provide supervision for safety
Glaf Kids Playset
Much like the Avenger playset, this is a great toy for motor and sensory development. This one is a little bit cheaper and is plastic so it is easier to wipe clean. It does take up a larger amount of space. But it is a great alternative to the wood set.
Bright Stars Ball Shaker Rattle
By now you should know that I am a huge fan of multipurpose baby items. This Oball shaker is a perfect example of this. It initially can encourage midline bilateral grasping around 4-6 months. At the same time it encourages development of tongue protrusion. Later on this toy can be used for social engagement! This toy is typically a favorite from 2-12mos!
ArtCreativity Light Up Magic Ball
A tried and true baby favorite. This one is great for scanning, crossing midline, tummy time/crawling motivation and so much more.
Yogimgo Tissue Box
This toy is wonderful. It encourages grasp, sensory exploration, cognitive engagement, and fine motor activities. However I will note that you can create this same item with left over T-shirts/fabric and an empty box if you have it!
Inbeby Tummy Time Toy
This is my favorite all-in-one tummy time toy. It can be used most commonly from 0-8mo because of the versatile options. It has options for black and white high contrast, a mirror, bright color contrast, different textures for sensory exploration, and sound for later on.
Baby Einstein Musical Toy
This is the perfect toy to take in the stroller or along in the grocery cart. Its enticing and tends to keep attention
Fish Baby Book
Another great one for on the go! There are various textures and sized items to practice grasp with. Plus what baby doesn't love a crinkly book
The Crawling Crab
Who doesn't love a motivating reason to crawl/walk? This can be the perfect motivating toy to encourage both. Unlike many of the other "chase me" toys, this one has sensors so that when it gets close to a wall it will switch directions. It also uses lights and sounds for more stimulation.
Hiccapop Pregnancy Pillow
I love using this pillow as a prop for tummy time. If you baby tends to "superman" (lift arms) during tummy time, using this to elevate them typically encourages more core activation.
Sturdy Foam Ball Pit
This ball pit is my favorite because it has thick, sturdy sides to it. While I love the ease of use with the pop-up ball pits, I find that they are more likely to collapse and spill balls if the child tilts into the wall at all.
Baby Swing
Swinging is great for vestibular and sensory development. I like this swing because it is supportive, easy to clean, and can be used indoor/outdoors.
Suction Spinners
This is another simple toy that can be used for a variety of milestone developments. They are eye-catching during tummy time and can be suctioned to a mirror to facilitate tall kneeling, or overhead reach as baby gets a little older. They are also wonderful bath toys.
LiKee Silicone Fidget Toy
This is another great toy that grows with baby. Initially its great for teething and visual development. As baby gets older they can use it to work on bilateral coordination, fine motor, and exploration
The Upseat Floor Booster
I am going to preface this by saying that of course it is always better to have your baby out of any sort of container. But for those moments where its unavoidable and you need to keep baby safe and near you while you Mom (i.e Pump) this is the best seated option. It was developed by a pediatric PT with hip and core development in mind! Other color options available
The Montessori Toddler
Baby Einstein Suction Spinner
Another great visually stimulating spinner toy good for gross motor reach and encouraging kneeling, sitting, and standing.
Bloobloomax Baby Rattles
Help baby find their feet/hands with these simple yet stimulating cause-effect toys. I like this particular set because it includes the sock and band style which are great for growth and use in different settings.
Touch and Feel Ocean Friends Board Book
***Please note that I am an Amazon Affiliate so I do make a very small amount of commission on these items if you choose to buy them. However please rest assured that I have only added items to this list that I 100% believe in! If you purchase these items and do not like them PLEASE reach out to me to let me know. I want to make sure each item is useful for every person that tries them.
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