Toys for a New Born Baby

Faces are a child’s favourite image, and their own will be an endless source of amusement. Hang a mirror near their head so the reflection changes when they move. Always use a safety mirror, which are specially designed for babies grips.Wrist rattles: babies need to discover their hands because they use their fingers to explore the world.

When they wave their arms around, the colour and the fun bell-like sounds will soon attract them. Choose the noisiest, most colourful rattle you can find. They will respond better to primary colours than to pastels. A strong bell or rattle sound, activated by the slightest motion, is most likely to grab their attention.

Touchy-feelies: Collect a basketful of clean, safe materials from round the house, like cotton wool, a flannel, a piece of satin fabric, a paintbrush and a terry towel. Stroke your baby gently introducing them to a variety of sensations – soft, tickly, prickly, feathery and so on.

Balloons: Tie a colourful balloon securely to their cot or pram. Close enough for them to see it wafting in the air.

Crinkly paper: Put some crinkly paper in your baby's cot, so it makes a scrunching noise when they move their arms and legs.

Give your child a good view of the world by carrying them so that they can see more. When safe, reach out and touch lots of interesting things – inside the home and out. Remember, just about everything is interesting to them. Noise, colour and textures of everyday things will stimulate their senses.