Best toys for a newborn?

[MummyMiddleton]

I am due on November 10th with our baby boy, Daniel. We would love to know any toy suggestions we could buy for him before he is born so he has something to enjoy

[JohnLapsleyParlabane]

Honestly, newborns don't need toys. Get yourself a thermos cup and a box set instead.
That said, when he gets a bit older, a bouncy chair with a toy bar was a favourite here.

[MamaHanji]

Babies really don't need any toys are are unable to use them. Once they are a few months old, bright starts do lovely toys and Lamaze do too.

Our favourite things are soft rattle that squeaks when squeezed

Faces: Baby Touch First Focus https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241243254/ref=cmswwrcppapi5YrwzbTA5Q9H99__

Baby Touch: Peekaboo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1409300498/ref=cmm_swrrcpapii_BZrwzb5F2KWH6

These are our absolute favourite books and have been for both children. The peekaboo up until 18 months still.

And this is the absolute best purchase besides my connecta sling. I would buy it every year if need be.

Bright Starts Spots and Stripes Safari Gym https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0051POJQA/ref=cmswwrcppapi_j1rwzb0Y5PWKT

[MummyMiddleton]

Thanks both x

[CherriesInTheSnow]

Yeah thinks they can grab with their little hands will be stimulating, you can also get some lovely children's books as keepsakes and read them as the sound of your voice is good for them too :)

[Cakescakescakes]

IKEA Leak baby gym

www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/childrens-ikea-products/baby/baby-toys/leka-baby-gym-birch-multicolour-art-70108177/

[CherriesInTheSnow]

Also not relevant at all but we have the same due date

[MummyMiddleton]

Cherriesinthesnow

Thats cool x We could be "mumsnet mates" if you like (I noticed this feature while editing my profile)
You will have to add me though as I have no idea how to (im new)

[SenoritaViva]

One of those mats with a play gym (not for tiny wee but quite shortly after).

A bath seat helps bathing when you're alone (but still requires supervision) as will free up one of your hands to play with water etc

Mostly though they just need your time!

[MummyMiddleton]

We are planning to bathe him with us. One day he will join me in my bath and another day he will go with DH in his bath. Its a great way for baby and parent to bond

[MummyMiddleton]

I like the idea of a play gym mat, I had one of those. There is a pic of me on it and I looked elated

[Helbelle75]

Our dd is 12 weeks and she loves her playmat www.dooyoo.co.uk/baby-activities/bright-starts-safari-play-mat/
We've bought a few more things to pop on it as she likes to hit things and grab them.
Her bouncer chair is also good - we sing songs and tead stories with her in that.
i wouldn't say she is playing with anything yet, although watching her becoming more alert is a joy to watch.

[FormerlyFrikadela01]

We put DS on under the play gym from the day he came home for hospital. Midwife said the bright colours helps to focus their eyes. Not sure if it helped but it was a nice comfy (we got a padded one) place for him to nap.

[MummyMiddleton]

FormerlyFrikadela01

Thanks x

[Kimber2]

Babies love soft music, so why not hang a set of wind chimes. Sensory toys as well as hand held toys are also perfect for a new born. Fisher-price has a collection of good educational toys for kids as well.