Toy Suggestions

Pre-crawling skills.

Expected Age Range: 7-9 months, or so.

At this stage of the game, it’s all about introducing height with small obstacles to army crawl over. That’s what gets your baby up onto their hands and knees.

You probably already have everything you need at home in order to create these types of small obstacles. Think: pillows & cushions!

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Soft Pool Noodle

Pool noodles make great obstacles for babies to practice army crawling over. By army crawling over obstacles, it prepares babies for getting up on their hands and knees. I like this pool noodle because it is thick which encourages more pushing up. Place some pillows against it on either side and make a small obstacle course. Or just position your baby on their tummy over it to get familiar with hands and knees position. Of course, you can also just use your leg as an obstacle!

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Climbing Blocks

It’s too early for your baby to be able to fully climb up and negotiate this type of play scape without help. But it’s a great time to introduce something like this. The height of the foam blocks interests babies and it begins to dawn on them that they can try to concur new heights.

• A Note About Affiliate Links

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  When curating a list of toys, I create a list of toys that I love first, and then I look to see if affiliate links are available for those items. Not the other way around. This way, I make sure I am recommending the items that I use and love.

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• A Note About Sustainability

  Sustainability and mindful consumption are a big value of mine. I know that providing for and supporting a developing baby can bring a flood of new items into your home, many of which are essential. And while toy are tools for learning, discovery, and meaningful movement, I encourage you to be mindful in selecting the toys that are right for your family.

  I encourage you to consider looking for some of these toys second-hand before purchasing new. If you decide to purchase new, using the Amazon affiliate links above, please consider using the AmazonSmiles program to give back.

  I try to select toys that can be used for open ended play, which prolongs the lifespan of the use. If your family outgrows their toys, that’s a great time to donate them so they can benefit another child.