Little Ones Readers’ Choice: Top 5 Baby Toys

by littleones.com, on October 24th, 2011

The votes are in and our readers have selected their top 5 baby toys. These toys are the best sellers on our recommended baby toy list. See for yourself why they have achieved such popularity among buyers. The top 5 toys listed include a brief description and a direct link so that you can learn more about them. Check out their Amazon reviews to see what other smart buyers are saying. The winners include:

1. Lamaze Jacques the Peacock or Lamaze Mortimer the Moose Award winners! These brightly colored plush toys are both cuddly and entertaining. Stimulating colors, textures and crunching sounds make this a truly interactive toy even for the youngest babies. Different animals feature built-in teethers, peek-a-boo mirrors and more! An attached clip makes them easy to hang on a car seat, stroller or to take along. Many adorable varieties available. Babies absolutely love them!

2. Baby Einstein Takealong Tunes Baby's favorite! Award winner! Colorful toy plays 7 soothing classical melodies while gentle lights dance to the music. Designed for little hands with a large easy to press music button and adorable caterpillar handle for carrying. Adjustable volume switch. A great value at a reasonable price!

3. Baby Einstein Bendy Ball Award winner! This reasonably priced, soft & flexible ball absolutely fascinates even the littlest ones! It's easy to grasp, bend and squeeze, plus it has a rattle ball in the middle to provide additional sight and sound stimulation. A simple yet wonderful product.

4. LeapFrog My Pal Violet or L LeapFrog My Pal Scout (Green). Award winner! Adorable plush puppy which can be customized to learn your child's name and favorite things via a simple computer download. Plays lullabies, learning songs and teaches numbers, animals, food and more. Select from an additional 30 songs online. Awesome cuddly and educational toy for ages 6 months- 2+ years.

5. LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table Award winner! Music, learning & fun rolled into one! Choose from this amazing toy's words or music options. Learn about ABCs, colors, opposites, counting to 10 and primary shapes or play on piano keys, tap the drum, groove to over 40 songs and melodies, and listen to nursery rhymes & instrument sounds. Flip a switch to change from English to Spanish. Best of all, this toy grows with your child. It sits flat on the floor for babies and adjusts to toddler play by adding included table legs. Provides hours upon hours of visual, auditory and fine motor stimulation and skills practice. An educational wonderland sure to delight little ones from 6 months- 2+ years. Other LeapFrog Learn & Groove Instruments available.