Colour, sound and texture Rattle - once your baby can grip, she'll have fun making sounds by shaking a small rattle. Chewy toys - offer your baby toys that are made to be put in the mouth. Look for ones with several different textures - such as bobbly, rubbery and smooth - that your baby can grip easily.
 Cuddly animals with big eyes are always popular
Soft toys - cuddly animals with big eyes are always popular, but make sure the eyes are securely fastened and look out for the kite logo, which shows the toy meets British Safety Standards. Soft ball - your baby will enjoy squeezing and patting a soft ball, and will be interested to see it roll. Activity centre - these have lots of fun elements for your baby to press, squeak and feel. Some convert into a table for when your baby's able to stand. Bath toys - a few cups or beakers for demonstrating how to pour will liven up bathtime. You can also show your baby a simple bath book that she can hold, chew and splash in the water. See if your local library has toys you can borrow, but sterilise anything that may end up in your baby's mouth.
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