Available in both Blue and Yellow colors, but check the next page for inventory as one color could be sold out already! We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. Lastly, we evaluated every toy based on its capability to adapt and grow with your baby as they reach new milestones in their development. VTech makes the same tummy time pillow toy (via a Walmart exclusive) with a deer instead of a giraffe.

Depending on the vendor, it comes in various colors: blue, pink, light green, yellow, purple, orange, etc. Group Black's collective includes Essence Opens a new window, The Shade Room Opens a new window and Naturally Curly Opens a new window. Tummy time crab toys are recommended from 3 months and designed to grow with your child, providing engaging and stimulating play options for infants and toddlers alike. You can start doing tummy time from birth by lying your baby on your chest – but only do this when you're wide awake and unlikely to fall asleep.The Verywell Family team of editors (who are parents or have nieces and nephews of their own) have tested, gifted, and personally recommend every item we feature. It’s suitable for babies aged 3-36 months and makes a fantastic Christmas or birthday present that the entire family can enjoy. Tummy time is important for your baby's development as it helps to build the muscles your baby needs for sitting and crawling. Once your baby has started crawling, let them crawl around the floor, but make sure it's safe first – see our crawling safety checklist.

Milestones: Using tummy time toys can help babies reach other developmental milestones and grow strong neck, shoulder, and core muscles.To find the best tummy time toys, we looked for safe, fun, and age-appropriate toys that encourage babies to spend time on their bellies. Regardless, tummy time toys can help guide their muscle development and provide additional skills, like fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.

A squeaker tail encourages finger and grasp strength (and sounds fun in the process, without the need for any batteries). Group Leaders aren’t expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Next, we analyzed the design, materials, age recommendations, size, and value of dozens of top-rated toys on the market. Most toys in this age range need to be manipulated by an adult or they stop after performing a certain action.

So, if your little one is starting to look sleepy, remove them from their tummy time mat or toy and move them to their crib, sleeping on their back. When the baby favors one side of the body over another (one dominant leg or arm that impedes smooth forward motion usually), there may be other problems that a doctor should address.