Baby Toys 0–12 Months

Every toy on this page has a maker's age rating that starts in the first year. Around 700 are in stock. Roughly half are rated from birth, and most of the rest from 3, 6 or 9 months. Some also give an upper age, such as 6–18 months. Where the maker does, you will see it in the product title or on the product page.

What's in the range

• Rattles and teethers: over 100 rattles, from wrist and sock rattles for newborns to wooden rainmakers, plus silicone teething toys.
• Pram, car seat and cot toys: clip-on spirals, hanging toys and around 50 black-and-white high-contrast toys and cards.
• Musical and light-up toys: nearly 150, including Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn, VTech and Hape.
• Soft toys: first teddies and comforters from GUND, Jellycat, Mary Meyer and Slumberkins.
• Bath toys: about 40 sets, including no-hole designs that do not trap water.
• Bigger pieces: push-along walkers, ball pits, foam climbing blocks and large foam play mats.

Prices

Most baby toys here cost between about £30 and £51, and a typical price is around £36. Walkers, ball pits and large play mats cost more.

When your baby starts pulling up and walking, have a look at Toys for 1 & 2 Year Olds. For rattles and sensory toys only, see Baby Sensory Toys & Rattles. Every age band is explained on our shop by age page.

Frequently asked questions

How do you decide which toys belong on this page?

A toy is listed here when the maker's own age guidance starts between 0 and 12 months. We take it from the product title or description. Toys where the maker gives no age are not included.

Are all of these toys suitable from birth?

No. About half are rated from 0 months. Others start at 3, 6 or 9 months, so check the starting age on the listing before you buy for a newborn.

Which toys should I keep away from a baby?

Anything marked 'Not suitable for children under 36 months' has small parts and is meant for older children. Our toy safety notes on the shop by age page also cover button batteries and magnets.

Do musical toys come with batteries?

Some do and some do not. The listing says which battery size a toy takes and whether batteries are in the box.