Wave a scarf during tummy time, hand them a soft kitchen spatula to explore. You'll purchase toys, too, but it's helpful to know that you probably have many rich play materials right at home." ...

From tummy time and teething to learning to walk, these toys are designed to help infants learn and reach important milestones.

Avoid toys that “perform” for your little one, and look for toys that are meant to engage them and that allow them to drive the play. You’ll want a fairly robust number of toys and household ...