The Best Toys for a Crib

Keeping toys inside of a crib with older babies and toddlers will help keep the kids occupied and soothe them after the lights go out. The best toys are also age appropriate and will be safe for the child to handle. The toys also do not have to cost a fortune to keep the baby or toddler happy until he drifts off to sleep.

  1. Musical Toys

    • Musical toys, such as the ones that attach to the sides of the crib, will keep the baby or toddler occupied and will also help soothe a child to sleep. Locate a musical toy that can only be controlled by the parents and not an older baby or toddler, as the child will begin to fiddle with the toy instead of falling asleep. There are also musical toys that contain light shows that either project an image on the wall or have images that revolve on a roll. These toys can be used with babies and toddler to provide a soothing image.

    Mobiles

    • Mobiles are a staple of several cribs across the country. When choosing a crib mobile for a smaller baby, purchase a model that is made from bright neutral colors or black and white. These colors will hold the baby's attention longer as they are more visible. For an older child, choose a mobile that contains one central focal point, such as an animal or object, with other small objects floating around it. This will make it easier for the child to focus on the single object instead of being distracted and stimulated by several figures.

    Mirrors

    • Mirrors provide a stimulation for both babies and toddlers and can be kept and will be played with for several years. Choose a mirror that can be attached to the side bars and cannot be removed easily by older toddlers. There are also mirrors that come with other stimulation, such as squeaking toys, toys that can be rolled or shakes. Read the label of the mirror to ensure that it is age appropriate for the child and does not contain any smaller parts that can be removed and accidentally swallowed.

    Toys for Newborns

    • As a rule, toys for newborn should be limited to safe stimulations, such as the mirror or a mobile. Do not place stuffed toys into the crib, especially larger stuffed animals that could fall on the baby, suffocating the newborn that is not capable of lifting it off his face. As the child ages, stuffed animals can be placed into the child's crib when he is able to roll over and wiggle away, or after the baby turns 1 year old.

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