Newborn Learning Toys

Did you know newborns mostly see in black and white? It’s true. We asked out go-to resident pediatrician, Dr. Payal Adhikari, about the toys that best stimulate infant development, and she told us, “Anything that incorporates black, white, colors, textures, lights, and sounds is a sensory dream for new babies. Toys that include these features are great for developing brains. And since newborns mostly see in black and white, books with sharp contrasts will keep their attention.”

Based on her guidance, here are M+A’s picks for the best newborn toys that entertain and stimulate tiny brains.

Push & Pull:

 

• PlanToys Wooden Dancing Alligator $25
• Bannor Toys Bunny Push Toy $30
• Melissa & Doug Train Stacking Toy $17
• HaPe Push & Pull Elephant Toy $10

Play Gym:

 

• Lovevery The Play Gym $140
• Han-MM Wooden Baby Gym $50
• Plan Toys Play Gym $80

Sorting & Stacking:

 

• Homi The Rainbow Stacker $35
• Bannor Toys Personalized Name Blocks $3/block
• IKEA Mula Stacking Rings $8
• Green Toys Stacker Toy $15
• Green Sprouts Stacking Cups $8

Rattles:

 

• Plan Toys Beads Rattle $15
• Meri Meri Rainbow Rattle $20
• Plan Toys Baby Key Rattle $15
• Bannor Toys Classic Baby Rattle $15
• Homi The Modern Wood Rattle $19
• Itzy Ritzy Rattle + Teether $9
• Hape Geometric Rattle $10

First Books:

 

• Black on White $7