Toys for 6-12 Months

Find toys for babies aged 6–12 months, including grasping balls, soft books, rattles and activities that encourage moving, letting go and exploring. Discover little play ideas to match your baby’s age and curiosity.
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Find toys for babies aged 6–12 months, including grasping balls, soft books, rattles and activities that encourage moving, letting go and exploring. Discover little play ideas to match your baby’s age and curiosity.

“For babies aged 6–12 months, we recommend simple play activities that give them room to grasp, let go and try again—together with an adult.”
Anja Lytzen, owner of Lirum Larum Leg

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Toys for 6–12 months – little hands exploring

A ball rolls away, a page crackles, and the same object is picked up and dropped again. Toys for babies aged 6–12 months should invite them to experiment, repeat actions and discover simple cause-and-effect relationships. Here you’ll find baby toys for the second half of your baby’s first year, with grips, sounds and shapes to explore together.

We recommend offering a few different kinds of play rather than choosing a product with lots of features. A ball to roll, a book to flip through and something to shake provide variety. Always choose according to each item’s age recommendation and your baby’s current abilities.

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Baby Balls and Grasping Toys for Little Hands

Good toys for a 6-month-old are often easy to hold and explore. A grasping ball can be passed from one hand to the other, a rattle can be turned around, and a fabric book can be explored by touch. Toys for 7- and 8-month-olds can build on the same kinds of play; there’s no need to replace all their favourites.

Take a look at our baby balls for little rolling games on the floor. Place a ball nearby, within your baby’s reach, and see what happens. Keep playtime short and enjoyable, and follow your baby’s lead rather than expecting them to make a particular movement.

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What do 9–10-month-old babies play with?

For a 9- or 10-month-old baby, it can be exciting to take toys out of a container and put them back in. Use a few large pieces designed for their age, and show them how to repeat the activity. Letting something go and getting it back can be fun in itself.

Activity toys with a simple cause-and-effect element also offer something to explore. A sound when shaken or a part that can be turned is easy to discover. Choose based on your child and the specific product, as this broad category also includes toys for other ages.

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Toys for 11–12-month-olds – repetition and little challenges

When choosing toys for an 11-month-old baby, you can continue offering balls, cloth books and activities your child already enjoys. Around 12 months, some children may also enjoy simple stacking play: an adult builds, while the child explores the pieces or knocks the tower down.

In shape sorters and stacking blocks you’ll find options at different levels of difficulty. Choose only models labelled for your child’s age; many are intended for children aged 1 and up. A textured ball or activity bands may be a good alternative if your baby would rather roll and feel than stack.

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Toys for little hands and new discoveries

Cloth Books, Sounds and Joint Attention

A little book gives you something to point to, touch and talk about together. In our fabric books, you’ll find a variety of images and details to explore without having to follow a long story. Put into words what your baby sees, and give them time to respond.

A rattle or age-appropriate sound toy can be used in the same way: show your baby an action, pause and see if they want to try it. Sounds and repetition can be part of play, but toys don’t have to be noisy to be exciting.

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Playing on the Floor with Your Baby in the Second Half of Their First Year

Toys for 6–12-month-olds should be easy to take down to the floor. Roll a soft ball between you, hide part of a fabric book behind your hand, or place a familiar toy close to your baby. Give them space to initiate their next little attempt.

Children start sitting and moving around at different times. Choose activities that suit what your child can do right now, and avoid using toys to push them towards a particular skill. Some days, a familiar toy and an adult nearby are plenty.

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Gifts for babies aged 6–12 months – choose something they can enjoy now.

A good gift for a 6-month-old, 9-month-old or 1-year-old should be suitable for the child at the time it’s given. A rattle, a fabric book or a soft ball designed for little hands to grasp can all make lovely choices. Check the product’s age recommendation, and feel free to ask the parents what they’d like or whether they already have the same item.

For a first birthday, you can also find inspiration in toys for ages 1–2. Consider how easy the toy is to clean, the size of its parts and whether it can be used in different ways. We’re happy to answer any questions about specific products, helping you choose with care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toys for 6–12-Month-Olds

What toys are suitable for babies aged 6–12 months?

Grasping balls, rattles, fabric books and simple activity toys give your baby something to explore with their hands. Choose a variety of playthings rather than offering too many at once, and check the age recommendation for each product.
What toys are suitable for a 6-month-old baby?

A lightweight grasping ball, a cloth book, or a teething ring designed for babies aged 6 months and younger can be a good choice. Choose something your baby can hold and explore, and follow the instructions for use and cleaning.
What do 7–8-month-old babies play with?

Many babies enjoy turning, moving and shaking toys. A ball, a rattle or an activity toy with different textures can inspire simple games you can play together. Follow your baby’s interests rather than a set list of skills.
What toys are suitable for a 9-month-old baby?

Simple activities like taking things out and putting them back can be exciting. Also look for activity toys designed for the age when actions produce a clear response, such as making a sound when shaken.
What do you give a 10- or 11-month-old baby?

A fabric book, a soft ball or a toy with easy-to-grip features and different textures can make lovely gifts. Ask the parents what the baby enjoys. A product marked for ages 12 months and up should wait until the child reaches the recommended age.
Can a 12-month-old play with stacking blocks?

Yes, if the specific model is designed for children aged 12 months. You can start with a few pieces and have an adult build a small tower. Other models are intended for older children, so always check the age label.
How do I choose toys for a baby who hasn’t started crawling yet?

Choose toys that suit what your child is doing now: looking, grasping, shaking and exploring on the floor. A ball can also be fascinating within reach. Toys shouldn’t be used to pressure your child into crawling; children develop at different rates.
How Many Toys Does a 6–12-Month-Old Baby Need?

Start with a few items that offer different ways to play, such as a book, a ball and a rattle. Switch between them and notice what your baby comes back to. Being present together and taking pauses are also part of play.
Which toys are suitable for motor-skill play with babies aged 6–12 months?

A grasping ball, a lightweight rattle or an age-appropriate activity toy can encourage your baby to reach, grasp and move things from hand to hand. Roll a ball close to your baby on the floor, and give them time to have a go themselves. Follow your baby’s lead and what they can do right now; the toy doesn’t need to do lots of things to inspire enjoyable play together.
How do I clean toys for a baby aged 6–12 months?

Always follow the cleaning instructions for each product. A fabric book may have different washing instructions from a rattle or a ball, and not all baby toys are suitable for washing in a washing machine or dishwasher, or for boiling. Toys with batteries must not be submerged in water unless the manufacturer explicitly says this is safe. Also check for signs of wear and loose parts when cleaning the toy.
What should I choose when my baby puts toys in their mouth?

Choose baby toys designed for your child’s age, and follow the labels and warnings. An age-appropriate teething ring can be an ideal choice for little hands and mouths. Check that there are no loose small parts or damage, and keep older siblings’ toys with small parts out of your baby’s reach. Adult supervision does not make toys labelled for older children suitable for a baby.
Do baby toys need lights and sounds to be exciting?

No, we also recommend simple items such as textured fabric books, grasping balls and rattles. They give you the chance to feel, roll and repeat little games together. If you choose toys with sounds or lights, offer one activity at a time, follow your baby’s cues and leave room for quiet breaks. Choose based on your baby’s interests rather than the number of features.