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New toys for 5 month old

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BelliniButterfly · 26/03/2017 20:18

So my baby is getting a bit bored with her play gym and bouncer. Any recommendations for the next developmental toys? She's still quite small so not ready for a jumperoo and I'm also planning on making my own sensory mat.

Thanks

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FizzyFeet · 26/03/2017 20:28

My DD enjoyed crinkly books, sparkly paper, and was beginning to get the hang of rattles and shakers at that age. Also have a search for "treasure baskets" - basically collect lots of real life things with interesting shapes and textures and let them rummage about. I had a collection of soft toys, one of floaty scarves, one of bath things (shower pouffe, new nail brush, rubber duck, washing mitt), one of kitchen stuff (pasta in a plastic bottle, egg cup, spatulas etc). Great fun!

Heirhelp · 26/03/2017 20:45

My 10 month old has far too many toys but she loves her books, musical instruments and stacking cups. These are also a big hit www.elc.co.uk/elc-products/sensory-discovery-balls/130558.html

JiltedJohnsJulie · 26/03/2017 20:53

Have you done the treasure basket thing?

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Aliveinwanderland · 26/03/2017 20:55

My DS is 5 months and has been in his jumperoo for 2 months now at least- he loves it! But he is fairly solid and has held his head well from very young.

He also loves a foil blanket, a crinkly fabric book and an ordinary small plastic children's food bowl! Strange but he likes to hold and drop it!

Heirhelp · 27/03/2017 20:23

By 8/9 months by daughter could cruise and nolonger wanted to be in her jumperoo.

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