Great toys for 3-month-old babies include teethers, bouncers, tummy time mats, rattles, and small musical toys. At this point in your baby’s development, do not overwhelm them, but keep a bin of small items on hand that can be rotated into use during a diaper change, playtime on the floor, or other times between naps and the rest of your day.

The best toys for 3-month-olds tend to be things that simple, sensory toys that encourage the early development of gross motor skills — think chewy shapes they can look at and drool on, or soft stuffed animals for them to practice grabbing and holding on to.