Developmental Toys, ages 3-6 months

Ah, it is the age of 'enlightenment,' where your baby is learning about their body and its abilities. This is such a fun stage!!! Mobile, sitting up, it is a age to encourage them to discover new things and use their bodies in new ways.

Please note I suggest soft knit rattles and animals in my 0-3 month post, but they also serve this age group as well! Now that your baby can see better you don't have to get such visually contrasting faces. Here are some of my favorites for older babies: 

Teethers. 

It is that age as well! The painful teeth. I have yet to try all these teethers, but through research these seem to be the top rated. Again, I try not to go for gimmicks but for simple items. Bonus if they can be used as grasping toys. 

Wood Teethers are simple, easy to hold, and beautiful!
Grimm's Wooden Teether

Wooden tweeter with "bunny ears," add a wonderful companion to the wood by providing soft cotton to help chew. You can wet the material and freeze to soothe aching gums. I included a Amazon link, but Etsy has amazing ones too
Bunny Ear Teether

Natural rubber Calmies will help soothe gums and this style helps baby grasp.
Natural Teether

Wood rattle toys:

Baby is learning to control toys, and these wooden toys provide a gentle rattle that make them fun to shake. Later you can use them for display, imaginative okay, and in music baskets!
Llama
Endangered Animals

Baby Paper:

Such a simple gift with a huge impact! Babies love the crinkle of this "paper," and it is easy to grab with many different visually stimulating prints. Play peek a boo, hide toys, and simply enjoy the crinkle! 

Sensory balls:

So much fun! They say the ball is the world most perfect toy, and I agree! 

Soft knit balls are fun to toss, clutch, roll around and provide visual stimulation. You will easily find toe two year old still playing with these.
Gund Rattle Ball
Grimm's Organic Ball

Knub balls are perfect for tactile sensory play. Roll, toss, then gently toll the ball on babies back and stomach. These balls will last you multiple kids!
Edushape

Sensory ball packs are a great simple addition. Easy to put in a basket for play, they have a variety of textures and materials that will provide stimulation for months to come.
Infantino Balls
Sassy Development Balls

Simple board books

While babies loved to be read to right away, now is a good time to buy their 'own' books to investigate. Simple pictures and plot lines will have baby interested and develop a love of reading.
Dear Zoo
Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Also, we love board books with touch and feel aspects
First Words
Baby Animals

Melissa and Doug Bug Jug

This has been the biggest hit with every kid I know. Object permanence is still not a 'thing' at this age so they get a huge hit discovering they can pull toys in/out. The animals also crinkle or rattle adding another dimension. This is a toy that developmentally is lasting well into over one. 

Stay tuned for 6-9 month category!