(Step 2 $117.99) When asked what to buy for an older baby who is beginning to pull up and cruise -- this is our number one recommendation. It's not new this season -- but the baby on your list is and should have the best play settings. Older babies and toddlers love have spaces that are scaled for them -- so going in and out of this house will be great fun. Toddlers will appreciate the mailbox , the little kitchen area and the ball run. Assembly note: You will need tools to

(Gund $27.81 each) Bluey and her little sister Bingo are the most popular sister duo this season. Both of these plush dolls have all stitched features - making them a safe choice as a first huggable. A great first birthday gift and will be equally adored by the toddler set that loves this wonderfully written family-centered show from Australia. Ages: Infants, Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to purchase Bluey from Amazon.com Click here to pu

(Sassy $12.97) Here's a perfect toy for sitting up babies. The see through tissue-box comes with three fabric tissues that are give lots of sensory feedback. Each has a black and white stripe one side and a textured fabric on the other. They also make a pleasing crinkle sound when they're held. You may set up the "tissues" so that your baby can pull them up and out. The toy also comes with three oversized plastic balls that can also be dropped into the box. The key here is

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Infant Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award! Infants don't need a lot of playthings, but having well-chosen props for engaging your baby in play is essential. To read our full review of each toy click through the titles below. You'll find our entire evaluation and shopping information as well. We also highly recommend looking at our Oppenheim Toy Portfol

( Cuddle+Kind $37-41 each) Cuddle + Kind has expanded their Baby Animal collection this year. It's hard to pick from these sweet 7 " hand-made dolls. They're pricey but very special. If you buy three, they come in a gingerbread gift box this season (at no extra charge). Our favorites this year include the Ladybug, the Daisy and the Otter. We are also loving the Octopus. There are no buttons or doo dads that come off, the features are all crocheted into the dolls in soft

(Sassy $21) Put this on the highchair or any smooth surface for the large suction cup holder. Your sitting up baby will enjoy this easy to activate toy with a swipe of a hand. 6 months and up. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( 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