The rainbow stacker
This classic remains true to this day. I am featuring Grimms Wooden Rainbow and I adore it's heirloom quality with beautiful rich colors. It still grabs the attention of my two year old. There are other version you can buy, however, the size, richness, and versatility is unmatched by the Grimms. Melissa and Doug Stacker
In combination to the stacker, wooden nesting cups will be a huge hit in this age. Not just learning to go in order of size, there is just something fun about taking apart these cups, addding items to them.
Quality blocks, alphabet blocks, and mega blocks
Yes that is a lot of blocks!! This is the age were they will start to learn the fundamentals of building. Balancing, creating, and having fun watching them fall.
I always suggest Grimms wooden blocks. While pricey, I could never own anything else. They are sized large, perfect for little hands. They are hand sanded so they actually have GRIP meaning clumsy kids have a easier time building. Heirloom quality, they are also vibrant and beautiful!
Classic alphabet blocks are fun, long lasting, and adorable additions. I adore Uncle Goose's blocks.
And mega blocks are your first introduction to interlocking blocks. Easy for baby to build with, an absolute must have!
Large, simple puzzles
Baby will also start to put simple puzzles together! I really adore Montessori style puzzles that are oversized and simple. Like this:
Melissa and Doug make awesome large puzzles too
Push cars
Baby will be able to push and control cars now! It is fun for them to coordinate where the car is going with thier bodily motion. Cars with 'handles' work best for small babies and as they get older regular cars work well!
Activity center
This is such a big hit! Everyone I know who has this adores it, and is very long lasting. Helps sitting babies motivate to stand and uses fine motor skills to push the beads! Great addition especially if you are right on space because it ha so many activities to do!
Ball drop
Another classic that will last you ages developmentally! Such a great cause and effect toy that also encourages motor skills. There are a lot of choices but here are some of my favorites
Sensory bins-play dough, water beads, slime, colored rice, ect
I feel six months is a great age to really start introducing sensory play. This include more tactile and manipulative play. Cheap and fun, you can buy bins at the dollar store and fill with sensory items. I love this blog post for sensory gift ideas.
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