Crawling baby toys can be just the motivation that your little one needs to get moving. A well-placed toy will have babies reaching and moving to get to the toy. This can build muscles and coordination and encourage kids to be active.
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Top Crawling Baby Toys
Here are our favorite baby toys for your little one to chase after!
Wooden Rattle Crawling Baby Toy
Babies love to shake and chew on this Montessori rolling drum. The untreated wood is baby-safe, and the wooden rods make it easy to hold. The toy has some weight and provides some resistance for little muscles. This meets the love that babies have for exerting maximum effort.
Turn it on its side and roll it along the floor for babies to reach and chase after. The sound of the balls keeps babies engaged as it moves without the need for flashing lights or annoying music.
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Sensory Ball for Baby and Toddlers
Balls are excellent for getting kids moving and perfect for babies to crawl after. Little ones love to explore the bumpy texture of this sensory ball. It’s light and easy for kids to roll and pick up but big enough to keep it from getting lost under the couch. The size encourages babies to use both hands when trying to pick it up.
There are multiple color options, and even one that glows in the dark. The ball arrives inflated and ready for play.
Oball Classic Ball
This ball is a classic toy for little hands and a great first ball for infants. The 32 holes make it easy for babies to pick up and hold. This toy will quickly become a favorite, so it is a great motivator to get babies moving when placed or rolled out of reach.
Choose from two available color options.
Soft Play Equipment
Soft play equipment provides the perfect place for babies to crawl around and practice standing. This helps to build gross motor skills on a soft climbing structure that protects babies from bumps.
Soft play equipment is easy to clean, comes in various designs, colors, and sizes and is fun as kids grow.
Melissa & Doug Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set
We love this set of soft cars for babies. They’re light and easy to pick up and roll. Each cars pull back and release mechanism allows kids to send them zipping off across the room. This keeps kids moving! The soft body of the car means no more damage to furniture and baseboards when they crash. The set of 4 provides variety.
You can remove the cloth covers for easy cleaning.
TOY Life Wooden Cars
These wooden cars are the perfect crawling baby toy for little ones to roll, chew, and chase after. The smooth edges and lack of varnish make them extra safe for babies. No need to worry about sharp edges or splinters! The cars are small, making them an ideal size for baby hands.
They can be cleaned by simply rinsing them off.
FAQs
1. When do babies start to crawl?
Babies typically begin to crawl between 7 and 9 months old. There are several stages of crawling. Babies often start by scooting around, then crawl on their bellies, and then progress to rocking on hands and knees. They then develop the muscles and coordination to crawl on their hands and knees. It takes a lot to coordinate multiple parts of the body!
Talk with your pediatrician if you have any concerns or questions about your baby’s development.
2. How can I help my baby to crawl?
Give your baby lots of time to play on the floor and limit time spent confined in chairs, car seats, and baby seats. Place your baby on their belly for some tummy time. This position encourages kids to lift their heads and builds their back muscles. Begin with a few minutes of tummy time each day from the time your baby is born. Slowly increase this time. Time spent freely moving helps babies to build the muscles and coordination needed to crawl.
Give babies toys to chase to encourage them to reach and try to move. Begin by placing toys just out of reach and roll them further away as your baby begins to move more and more. A playmat can provide lots of comfy space for your baby to move around.
Be patient and know that they will crawl when they’re ready.
What’s your baby’s favorite toy to crawl after?
We hope that you’ll allow your baby to play each day and that these crawling baby toys will encourage them to move. This is how they learn and build the muscles and coordination needed to crawl!
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