You will no doubt find you are accumulating a wide range of best baby toys and books. Don’t be tempted to stack a huge range in front of your baby – it is far better to choose one or two at a time and change them as she becomes bored with them, which may not take long!

Now that your baby can sit up your baby will enjoy a much wider choice of toy and she is gaining much greater control over her hands. Your baby will become less interested in putting toys in his mouth and will start to explore them with both hands instead and he will be able to concentrate for longer.

The best baby toys are:

Building Bricks - These are great for developing hand and finger control. Soft building bricks are best for young babies, but at first your baby will only be able to knock them down.

Stacking Toys - Stacking rings or beakers help your baby learn about size – your baby will need help getting them into the right order. You can have fun hiding toys under one of the beakers too.

Activity Centre - Good for developing fine motor skills. Look for one with buttons to press, knobs to turn, spinners to spin etc..

Balls - Your baby will enjoy rolling a ball to you and catching it as you roll it back. You can also roll it just out of reach to encourage your baby to crawl.

Crawl through tunnel - once your baby has mastered the art of crawling he may enjoy trying to crawl through a tunnel.

Toys that make a noise - Babies like soft toys that squeak or make a noise when pressed, toy drum or upturned saucepan and wooden spoon.

Books - Expand your range to include lift-the-flap books.