Toys for 6 month old?

Just wondering what sort of toys your 6/7 month olds find engaging?

I keep feeling like he doesn’t have enough but just don’t know what to buy, the things that I keep thinking of like an activity cube etc all say 1 year +

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Noisy toys that have buttons to press xx

My little girl is obsessed with blocks, she just likes picking them up and throwing them. She’s got some light up rattles she really likes as well. She’s not interested in loads of toys to be honest, just prefers to be involved in whatever is going on in the house.

My LO loves light up toys his fave is the fisher price laugh and learn teddy x

Obsessed with things that make a rustling noise like the little books

Anything he shouldn’t have that is his older siblings 🙃 and eating paper. But foil blankets work well, rattles, the ones that sound like rain, anything that is loud

Most babies aren't that interested in toys for longer than a few minutes, they have short attention spans and are hard wired to seek human connection/interaction.

I don't buy electronic toys so I can't suggest any, but we have silicone blocks, rings and balls which hold her attention for a bit. Rattles, bells and crinkle books are more popular. Her favourite things are stuff I won't let her have 😅

Thanks ladies, I’ve purchased some building blocks for him to have a go with and he really loves the puzzle one in the photo so we will see 😃

Packet of baby wipes is apparently the best thing ever. Wish I new this before Christmas 🤣 x

@Lena they love the empty packets too haha 😄 xxx

that looks fun 😁 where did you get your playpen from? x

COSTWAY Baby Playpen, Large... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6HJXP9R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And got these to pop underneath as I have an wooden floor

4 Large Grey Interlocking Foam... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D5J3Q5V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

🥰🥰

thanks so much xxx

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