(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