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Hi i am a first time mom and my baby boy is 5 weeks old and i feel like i do not have any toys for him or am stimulating his mind. What can i do to stimulate him. And what will grow with him. I do not want to spend money on something that is good for only a month! He sleeps so much is this normal. When do they become active
Hi Julie,
The best first toys are rattles, teethers and items that are easy for your baby to grasp. Babies usually begin engaging with their surroundings and objects around 4 months. I have listed some great toys below to start with that should last through year one.
Acitiviy Gym
Activity Gyms are wonderful because not only are they a safe place for baby to play but they are also stimulating and promote development. They come in many price ranges, here are few options:
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-Zippy-Zoo-Activity/dp/B00OK9EPK8/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1530671023&sr=8-5&keywords=play%2Bgym&dpID=51dRnA18N9L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Silver-Lining-Activity/dp/B01G1JQXMW/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1530671138&sr=8-6&keywords=play+gym&dpID=51xsx-4zDGL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Taggies Crinkle Toy
This is a fantastic mulit-sensory toy! Babies love that it makes noise and all the little tags to play with and chew on and it’s very easy for babies to grasp.
https://www.amazon.com/Taggies-Crinkle-Me-Toy-Owl/dp/B0040LQSWO/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1530644451&sr=8-5&keywords=crinkle%2Btoy&th=1
Sassy Toys
Sassy makes really wonderful infant toys that will keep your little one entertained.
https://www.target.com/p/sassy-newborn-gift-set-toys-for-0-months/-/A-12905624
Teethers
You will need plenty of teethers once your little one begins cutting teeth. There are tons of options but I love this beloved Sophie Giraffe.
https://www.target.com/p/sophie-la-girafe-teether/-/A-15286048?sid=1344S&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9004405&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiOfToLOE3AIVjFmGCh2DAA7iEAQYDCABEgLCl_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Plush Toys
These are great because they are easy for your little one to hold onto and play with but will also grow with them as they get older.
https://www.carters.com/carters-baby-girl-toy-and-gift?navID=header#prefn1=filterNavLevel2&prefv1=Plush
Thank you!