Month 7

Purpose of Toys for a 7-Month-Old Baby

At seven months, babies are often becoming more mobile, with many starting to crawl or prepare for it. They are also developing a deeper understanding of how objects exist even when they can’t see them. The toys for this stage are chosen to support object permanence and crawling.

Peekaboo Cloth Book

This type of book is excellent for reinforcing the concept of object permanence. As your baby lifts flaps to find hidden characters or objects, they learn that things can disappear and reappear. This interactive play also develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The soft fabric is safe for mouthing, and the bright colors and simple illustrations are engaging.

Hide-and-Seek Sensory Box

A sensory box where items can be hidden and then found is another fantastic way to teach object permanence. You can place various textured toys or safe household items inside a box or container, and encourage your baby to reach in and discover them. This activity also stimulates their tactile senses and encourages exploration.

Push-and-Spin Toy

As babies become more mobile, push-and-spin toys encourage them to move and interact with their environment. Whether it’s a toy that spins when pushed or one that rolls and encourages crawling, these toys provide motivation for movement. The visual stimulation of the spinning elements and the sounds they might make also captivate their attention and reinforce cause and effect.

Mirror Cube

A mirror cube offers multiple facets for exploration. The reflective surfaces continue to fascinate babies, encouraging them to look at their reflection and interact with it, which aids in self-discovery. The different sides of the cube can also have various textures, colors, or simple pictures, providing a multi-sensory experience that supports hand-eye coordination as they manipulate and turn the cube.