11 Of The Best Brain-Building Toys For Babies (1 Month to 1 Year)

Babies don't need a lot of toys, to begin with. What they need and love is playing with you, dear parents. Playing with your baby is a great gift you can give your child.

But if you're looking to buy your baby, inaanak, or pamangkin toys for the holidays, choose toys that support their rapidly developing brain. Sensory toys, toys that support motor skills development, toys that romote music and art -- these are the toys why babies will enjoy playing with them during their alone time. 

11 brain-building toys for babies 

There's still a lot of brain-building toys for babies to choose from. Here's what we recommend and where you can buy them online:

Music Table

Babies love music and with this toy, they'll discover that each tap they make a different sound. Php1,950, available on Instagram @toytinkr

Lamaze Soft Shape Sorter

Babies love sensory toys, like this one with different tesxtures. It one doubles as a shape sorter, too. Available on Shopee

Rainbow sorter

A staple in Motessori toys, these colorful rainbows can be stacked, balanced, combined and more. Php400, available on Instagram @toysforyourtots

My First Crayola Easy-Grip Egg Shaped Crayons

Babies can't grasp regular or jumbo crayons yet, but they can make art with these parl-grasp crayons. Php599.75, available on Ogalala via Lazada

Bruin Tangle Maze Ball

Go for sophisticated rattles and teethers, ones that they can push or pull, shake and move around. Php299.75, available on Toys R Us via GoRobinsons

Bath Toys set

Bathtime can be fun with a few toys that allows babies to discover how water works as opposed to solid toys.  Available on Shopee

Wooden Baby Push Walker

Think busy board for kids but also a push walker. It's a toy that can grow with your child. Php439, available on Shopee.

Jungle Peek & Roll Inflatable Toy 

This inflatable toy encourages babies to crawl and explore. It's good for gross motor skills development.  Php699.75, available on Infantino via Lazada.

The Learning Journey Jumbo Floor Puzzles (Colors and Shapes)

One-year-olds are discovering how the world works, and puzzles can help them develop hand-eye coordination.  Php899.75, available on Ogalala via Lazada,

Baby Shark Family Sound Doll (Baby Shark)

Plush toys, like this one, encourage pretend play, while singing to their favorite song. Php899.75, available on Toy Town in Lazada.

Little Tikes Outdoor Cozy Coupe

Ttoys that give one-year-olds some type of mobility is always a hit. It's better than electronic cars. Php7,999.75 available on Little Tykes via Lazada

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