( Joy Cat $24.99) A sweet beehive made out of yellow velour fabric. Inside you'll find five soft bumble bees -- each with a different sensory feedback (crinkle, jingle, squeak, etc.) to fill and dump. There's a smaller hole on the side that will be difficult for babies to pull and out but we suggest you just open the door to the hive. They cleverly also put a small mirror on the back of the door. A very sweet parent-child toy to explore together. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy

( Manhattan Toy $18) Our tester loved this updated version of the classic Winkle toy. It has a rainbow of tubes that are easy-to-grasp. All of the tubes surround a black and white cube that give the toy added visual interest. The rattle also makes a gentle jingle sound when it's shaken. A great choice for teething babies. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Blue Chip Award Shop this toy on Amazon

( Sassy Baby $6.95) Our toy testers loved this soft open-air ball shape that makes it easy for older babies to grasp and for teething babies -- this is a perfect toy for them to hold and explore. There are some beads that move as they turn the ball. It also has a bold black and white pattern in the middle - giving babies something else to focus on and explore. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025

( Manhattan Toy $13 and $30) These are the sweetest dragons and our favorite huggable of the year. They are delightfully soft, squishy and come in a rainbow of colors. They have stitched features - making them a good choice as a first huggable for babies and toddlers. There are also two sizes 10" and 4". If you need something to hug -- get yourself one too. Ages: Infants, Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( Corolle $26.95) With her painted vinyl face and sew-on permanent clothes, this little 9.5” huggable is a perfect first doll. Her...

( Corolle $26.95) With her painted face and sew-on permanent clothes, this little 8” huggable is a perfect first doll. Her romper is...

(Hape $19.99) Our testers really enjoyed this set of 10 wooden blocks that come with silicone bumpers which made it easier for sitting up...

( Sassy $9.99 ) Sassy took their original Shape & Color Sorter and made it more fun by adding a sushi theme to the tops of the shapes...

( Sassy $12.31 ) Babies love looking at photos of themselves and their loved ones. Here's a great way to make that happen that will hold up. There are six sleeves for placing 4x5 pictures. Comes with a handle so you can attach to a stroller or car seat. Ages: Infants, SNAP Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025 Click here to purchase product on Amazon.com

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Infant Category for 2023. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim...