It's not easy to find a suitable baby toy as you have to take so many factors into consideration and there are so many toys on the market. The mother who has just come out of the pregnancy period is quite stressed out and it's difficult for her to focus her attention on many things. A suitable baby toy and a pacifier clip at this stage can draw the attention of the child and leave the mother to do the various chores of her everyday life. It is essential to do some window-shopping of the various toys in the market before selecting the perfect baby toy, also the mother should put into consideration the backpack to keep all the toys. The important factors that you need to consider are given below.
The Safety Aspect
Safety is the most important criterion as far as the selection of a suitable baby toy for a baby shower party is concerned. Everyone knows that the moment a child gets a baby toy, it tries to put it in its mouth while using the pacifier clip to avoid suffocation. This is where the safety factor comes into play. You have to ensure that the toy is not painted with any toxic substance, as this can be very harmful to the child. Moreover, you should check the toy and ensure that there are no small-unconnected parts with the toy as the child is likely to put these parts in its mouth and swallow them. This can lead to serious consequences. The other safeguard is that the baby toy should not be fragile because if it breaks easily, there would be sharp edges that can injure the child and anyone else who might step on it accidentally. Moreover, you should also look out for fast moving parts and avoid buying such toys, as the child can get hurt.
Choosing Toys for Two-Month-Old Babies
When a child is two months old, it starts becoming aware of what is happening around it. This is the stage when you should introduce it to a baby toy and let it mingle with it while keeping them busy with a pacifier clip. This is also the time when the child starts getting aware of contrasts in colors and as such the toys should preferably be in black and white or in contrasting colors. Also, the mother can choose the designer diaper bag to pack her child diapers for neatness.
When the Child Is Four Months Old
At this stage, the child is full of energy and it wants to use its energy in moving its arms and legs. Playful baby toys should be introduced at this stage as the child can grab them and crawl. Moreover, playing with a baby toy will help in the overall development of the child.
Toys That Are Most Suitable
There are many types of baby toys that are available in the market. You would need to find out the most suitable ones for your baby. Based on the various factors as enumerated above and on the advice of experts, the following toys are highly recommended: toys made of rubber and shaped like animals, juggling toys, small mirrors that won't injure a baby, toys that have been designed for chewing, musical toys and small colored balls that are tied together firmly.
If the above tips are followed and if you look around carefully, you'll certainly be able to find the most suitable and ideal baby toy for your baby.
With all tips listed above, it is equally advised to use a designer diaper bag, a pacifier clip and also not to forget to keep the toys in a backpack to avoid littering.