Handpicked sensory toys for babies (0–12 months): textures, sounds, and safe exploration. Compare picks and follow links to shop.
This roundup lists sensory toys suited to roughly the first year—high-contrast visuals, varied textures, gentle sounds, and safe mouthing-friendly materials. Everything is drawn from our sensory toys category with an age filter for 0–12 months.
Sensory play is everyday practice: tracking movement, grasping, shaking, and noticing cause and effect. We favor toys that support those moments without overwhelming a small space or a tired parent.
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| Product | Brand | Ages | Price | Material | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat | Fisher-Price | 3 - 8 months | $46.63 | — | Color Recognition, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Multi-Sensory |
| Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Puppy | Skip Hop | 0 - 9 months | $12.79 | Polyester | Animals, BPA Free, Multi-Sensory, Sensory Processing, Travel Friendly |
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up review: a supportive baby seat for early sitters. Portable and easy to clean, but limited play value and short-term use.
| Kids Flip Fish |
| Melissa & Doug |
| 0 - 9 months |
| $12.58 |
| Textile |
| Animals, Battery Free, Fine Motor Skills, Multi-Sensory |
| Chomp and Count Dino | VTech | 1 - 3 years | $21.99 | plastic | Animals, Color Recognition, Counting & Numbers, Fine Motor Skills, Imaginative Play, Multi-Sensory, Music, Plastic, Shape Recognition |
| Baby Ball | Move2Play | 6 months - 3 years | $24.99 | plush | Birthday Gifts, BPA Free, Music, Non-Toxic, Recycled Materials |
Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Puppy review: a travel-friendly teething toy with rattle and textures. Great for outings, but limited long-term play value.
Honest review of Melissa & Doug Flip Fish sensory toy. Great for tummy time and early play, but limited long-term use for growing babies.
VTech Chomp & Count Dino recognizes 8 foods, teaches colors/numbers/shapes via 130+ songs. Interactive modes, motion-activated for toddlers 1-3 yrs.
Move2Play Baby Ball reacts to rolls/taps/shakes with 30+ animal sounds & songs. Soft, sustainable plush toy for 6+ months promotes active play & learning.
