Toys that are easy to hold and provide interactive elements, such as rattles or teething toys, help babies explore their growing motor skills. This is also the time when babies become more curious about sounds and textures, so toys that crinkle, squeak, or light up create engagement and excitement.

Many newborn toys are high-contrast sensory toys, like crib mobiles and soft toys that attract and hold newborn’s gaze and attention as their visual acuity improves. Musical toys can be calming for babies from the earliest days: soothing melodies or white noise played close to the bassinet or crib can help lull little ones to sleep.