Round-Up: The Best Tummy Time Toys

Every baby is different and not every baby will have a blast during tummy time right away. In the beginning, mine cried every time we tried. But, he cried every time we tried anything so, there’s that! But, creating that perfect environment with the best tummy time toys can go a long way.

That can be as simple as laying a blanket on the floor and placing a tab and texture book in front of your baby. These books encourage exploration and will keep babies captivated while on their tummies which lengthens their workouts without adding stress. You can buy these sensory books on Etsyor you can make your own DIY sensory book. Just gather different materials from around the house to create a little book or DIY your own texture boxto get your little one exploring and experimenting.

But, don’t worry. We’re all not “Pinterest perfect” all the time! If you don’t have that kind of DIY time or creativity on your hands there are many other options for busy moms and dads.

Here are the 5 best tummy time toys to get your little one moving and meeting their milestones:

This battery-operated ball of fun by Yookidoo is a must-have for tummy time. Babies activate the ball by shaking, tapping or rolling the ball. The lights and music encourage baby to crawl… one of the big goals of tummy time. The soft, lightweight material has different textures and is easy to grasp, so it’s perfect for small hands. And, it has a clip so that you can make sure it doesn’t roll too far away in those early and super frustrating tummy time days.

Tummy time for babies can make babies super fussy, especially if they are teething. Enter the Munch Mitt! The undroppable, unstoppable teething mitt. Made with food grade silicone and a washable, breathable fabric, this handy mitt will keep baby entertained while on their tummy and actually extend tummy time because of its soothing ability. The mitt is full of sensory features including a black and white pattern and bright colors as well as a crinkle noise when baby bites down. It comes with a travel/wash bag which makes it perfect for tummy time at the park!

Age Range: Recommended for ages 3-8 months (Can be used up to 12 months)

Foot and ankle rattles are great toys for newborns who can’t exactly get up and go. When baby kicks his or her feet and moves their arms, the rattles make noise while the bright colors and high contrast stimulate vision. Baby can also chew or suck the wrist rattle, extending tummy time a bit longer. These are fun to play with when it’s not tummy time, too!

Named the Best Baby Toy of 2015 by American Baby Magazine, this friendly frog from HABA will keep little ones entertained for a long time. When parents fill the frog’s belly with distilled water, babies are mesmerized by how they can touch it and make the fun shapes move around. And, if tummy time gets messy from drool or other accidents like it sometimes does, the quality-stitched polyester fabric is removable and machine washable, making clean up a breeze.

This award-winning activity gym is the brainchild of Yookidoo. Packed with more than 20 developmental activities, the main feature is a patented motorized Magic Motion Track™ that drives back and forth across the mat, keeping babies attention and promoting eye-tracking skills. This baby gym will last parents a long time, keeping little ones entertained through all three stages of developmental baby play: Lay & Play, Tummy Time and Sit & Play.