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My nine-month-old son has always been a pushchair/sling/baby carrier refuser, and last month someone recommended I buy him a trike, which I did and he absolutely loves it. It has literally changed my life in that I can leave the house and go for a walk for longer than 10 minutes without him having a meltdown.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user ReySky) Our verdict At nine months, I'd think about a walker. The VTech sort…” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Bikingbear) Our verdict My son has not stopped playing with these since they came through the door. He loves them and always goes to get them out' When they’re not pushing the walker around, your baby can play with the removable activity panel which has a host of fun features including light-up buttons, a shape sorter, animal buttons and a play phone to encourage pretend play and aid their physical development. There’s also fun music to help them learn numbers, words, shapes and animals.
With catchy songs, sounds, colourful shapes and numbers, the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Cookie Shape Surprise has it all. This is a toy that makes learning fun, encouraging children to reach and grasp the shapes, putting them inside the jar and taking them out again, which helps them to develop hand-eye coordination. The toy also helps children learn about numbers. How we chose our recommendationsWhen compiling our list of recommendations, our trusted and experienced parenting journalists spend hours researching each category, using a variety of sources to evaluate which products are the best. Many of the recommendations for toys came from Mumsnet users themselves who’ve spent hours of their time putting the products through their paces in everyday situations. I'm not the biggest fan of plastic and these toys are all plastic so they're not the most environmentally friendly toy out there.' Our parents said yes. This toy is recommended for babies aged 6 months plus and our parent squad members said they loved the fact that came with no loose parts that could be dangerous for young babies. What would parents rate the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs out of five stars? If you’re looking to cut down on the amount of plastic in your home, the Galt Pop-Up Toy will make a good addition to your baby’s toy collection.
These eggs are just so amazing! They were given to my son as a gift when he was a baby over 10 years ago and he just loved them - putting them in and out of the box, taking the lids on and off and of course, squeaking the eggs themselves. Now my daughter has these and she loves them too! They’re great for sensory learning, putting in their mouths for exploring and for finer motor skills.'My nine-month-old daughter has loved the lift-the-flap and pop-up books for quite a while now. There are some lovely felt ones by Nosy Crow that stand up well to being pulled and yanked!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Celebelly) Our verdict It’s important to remember that babies develop at their own pace. While one may be already tottering around, another may be just learning to crawl, so try not to compare your baby to others. However, there are some development milestones you can start to look for at this age. Social and emotional
A playpen/ball pit as he loves the ball pits when we're out.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user PlanBea) Our verdict Suitable for use up to the age of five, the Little Tikes 4-in-1 My First Trike could be a worthy investment. Mumsnetters find it useful for school runs and walks to the park, and your child will love being able to see the world from outside of their pushchair. The trike grows with your child so from the age of nine months parents can push the trike using the handle with a waist bar and harness to hold them in place. Each egg chirps when pressed too, so there’s lots of sensory fun to be had. It’s not a bad price either for a toy that will likely be played with again and again. My baby liked the squeak the eggs make when pressed, as well as the bright colours which caught her attention.'
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The VTech First Steps Baby Walker isn’t just the best baby walker, but it’s also an activity toy too, so there’s plenty to keep your child busy even when they’re sitting down. While many of our recommendations are for the best toys for nine-12 month-old babies, we've also included some of the best toys recommended for older babies aged 12 months-plus as we believe they are safe and appealing for a nine-month-old. Freya has played with this toy daily since receiving it and will sit for a long while matching and naming shapes and colours. ' My son loves to put absolutely everything in his mouth and all of the pieces were a decent size with no loose parts, so there was no fear of him choking which made them feel so safe.' The animal-themed ball pit comes with 30 colourful balls and three sensory bean bags that jingle, crinkle and squeak to stimulate the senses. It also has a peek-a-boo mesh window on the side and ball holes for hours of fun.
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