Toy Suggestions
Rolling.
Expected Age Range: 4-5 months, or so.
These items can be helpful and fun to add to the repertoire when your baby is beginning to practice rolling.
Rattle Socks
Rattle socks get your baby kicking and reaching for their feet while they are on their back. This strengthens their trunk muscles and prepares them for rolling. There are a lot of options out there, but these are the cutest, IMO.
Spinning Drum
The spinning drum has a bell inside and one mirrored side. What could be more enticing for your baby to roll over and watch?! This will come in handy when your baby is playing on their hands and knees, too.
Stacking Cups
Your baby won’t be stacking the cups on their own, yet. But you can stack them up and knock them down in order to gain your baby’s attention and motivate them to roll over and interact with the cups.
Sensory Balls
Balls are a great toy to motivate rolling. As the ball rolls away, your baby will begin to make attempts to roll over and get it back. This set has the added benefit of a variety of textures, and they are made of natural rubber which is soft and easy to grasp.
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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.