She is actually 3 1/2 months old and is very interested in her gym, but I wanted something different! I don't know what though.
Answer
Babies this age are becoming interested in toys. They do not need to be expensive or even store bought toys. When choosing toys, you need to be careful about what you allow your baby to play with. Do not buy anything that can fit inside of their mouth. Toy should not be made with anything that could break off or splinter. Never give your baby anything with sharp edges or corners. Make sure that older siblings understand that their toys may be dangerous for the baby.
Age Appropriate Toys
Rattles
Play gyms
Activity mats
Mirrors
Balls
Books
music
Toys to grasp
Lighted toys
Textured items
Babies this age are becoming interested in toys. They do not need to be expensive or even store bought toys. When choosing toys, you need to be careful about what you allow your baby to play with. Do not buy anything that can fit inside of their mouth. Toy should not be made with anything that could break off or splinter. Never give your baby anything with sharp edges or corners. Make sure that older siblings understand that their toys may be dangerous for the baby.
Age Appropriate Toys
Rattles
Play gyms
Activity mats
Mirrors
Balls
Books
music
Toys to grasp
Lighted toys
Textured items
Safe toys for 3+ months baby?
Mina
Do you know of any safe plastic rattles, blocks, or toys especially when my baby wants to put everything in his mouth? With the lead and plastic scares these days I'm not sure what toys to get for my him.
Answer
Old fashion wood toys(make sure that the wood is not treated) are wonderful. They have some at IKEA. Or, if you can afford a bit more expensive, you can find had crafted baby toys on the internet or at a local wood shop.
With all the recalls at the moment and the lack of regulation, I wouldn't use anything other than wood. The biggest problem is that with a lot of these companies, the toys can come from anywhere (Different parts of the toys come from different countries. Some toys are made in Asia and others in Europe, etc.) Each country has their own regulations and China is famous for simply not caring. A lot of toys out there have yet to be recalled. I wouldn't risk it. I've read horrible things about children dying from something as simple as a bracelet charm (that contained lead).
Edit: As another poster mentioned, cloth toys can work well too. Just be careful about the dye and treatment to the fabrics.
Old fashion wood toys(make sure that the wood is not treated) are wonderful. They have some at IKEA. Or, if you can afford a bit more expensive, you can find had crafted baby toys on the internet or at a local wood shop.
With all the recalls at the moment and the lack of regulation, I wouldn't use anything other than wood. The biggest problem is that with a lot of these companies, the toys can come from anywhere (Different parts of the toys come from different countries. Some toys are made in Asia and others in Europe, etc.) Each country has their own regulations and China is famous for simply not caring. A lot of toys out there have yet to be recalled. I wouldn't risk it. I've read horrible things about children dying from something as simple as a bracelet charm (that contained lead).
Edit: As another poster mentioned, cloth toys can work well too. Just be careful about the dye and treatment to the fabrics.
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