KIDS MUSICAL TOYS - HOW CHILDREN DEVELOP: 6 - 12 Months

Hi Guys, well we have looked at what happens to baby in the first 6 months, so lets move on to the next 6 months, from 6 to 12 months.

Things are really starting to happen and your baby is starting to become a little person and much more interested in what's going on around and would probably benefit from a baby play mat. He or she will start to try and communicate (in a baby kind of way) by gurgling and maybe blowing bubbles, they will also start to sit up, turn over and before you know it, they are starting to crawl.

It is at this stage that you really need to have eyes in the back of your head, but it is so important to keep baby safe and make sure that everything that could be harmful, is out of reach as the word "No" has not much effect at this age. Its a good idea to get down on your hands and knees to get a baby's eye view of what is around that baby may like to pick up and put in its mouth.

Once baby is crawling it won't be long before they are trying to stand and take their first steps, so make sure that you protect them from any sharp edges on furniture with pillows or cushions, especially low tables.

I remember when my daughter was about 2 and she fell against the corner of a coffee table and cut her head open. I landed up at A&E with her under one arm and my 9 month old son under the other. Not a great experience.

Your baby will now be very curious and want to explore and play with all manner of things, so make sure they are only the things that you want them to play with like cot toys. Make sure you protect electrical outlets with safety plugs, remove electrical cords and lock cabinets.

Although not essential, at this stage you may want to think about a playpen, as this will allow you a little time to yourself once in a while.

With this in mind you may like to take a another look at the Fisher Price Little Playzone

which I reviewed in a previous post - "Summer is Coming", or The Baby Activity Gym by Fisher Price featured on the Post "Baby Comes First".

Be sure to check out my next post, when I will continue with Kids Musical Toys - How Children Develop...........

BABY MUSICAL TOYS - BABY COMES FIRST!

Hi Guys, today I am going to be looking at baby musical toys for the precious newborn baby and pre-crawlers. Baby musical toys for the newborn are not really toys as they are designed to sooth, calm and relax baby, rather than be interactive and as such are a great aide to parents in creating the right environment for their new baby to develop.

So lets start with the first of the baby musical toys for your precious newborn baby the: -

The delicate canopy attached to the side of the crib hangs over the baby and provides soothing music, soft lights and gently moving soft plush characters. The lights can also be directed onto the ceiling to produce beautiful patterns. These baby musical toys can be fitted to all types of crib. This will definitely help to relax both you and your baby. Again this is a well made product with plenty of positive reviews.

My second and third choice for baby musical toys for today are for the slightly older baby, not quite crawling, but very aware of what is going on and raring to go.

Baby can lie on a comfy mat and gaze up at the large mobile looking at its refection in the mirror, while listening to the classical melodies or explore the textures built into the panda mat. They play 8 minutes of music with 4 classical melodies and songs. These baby musical toys are well crafted and have many positive reviews although it does need batteries which are not provided.

These baby play mats are great for the active baby who likes to interact with as many things as possible such as music (20 min of parent activated continuous music) and 8 to 12 seconds of light and music, spinning butterflies, rattling beads, mirror and movable and stationary activity toys. This is a great baby activity gym with good reviews and my personal favourite. Again batteries are required but not supplied.

Please click on the product links above to view full product features and to buy the baby musical toys of your choice.

My next post will be looking at more great kids musical toys and kids outdoor toys for the summer!