The animal-themed ball pit comes with 30 colourful balls and three sensory bean bags that jingle, crinkle and squeak to stimulate the senses. It also has a peek-a-boo mesh window on the side and ball holes for hours of fun. If your baby loves splashing about at bathtime, they’ll enjoy filling up the Nuby Fun Watering Can and watching the water pour out. This toy isn’t just for bathtime though - it can be used for water play in the garden too. The watering can helps to develop hand-eye coordination as they fill it up with water and then tip the spout to pour it out. My son managed to loose one of the eggs which was frustrating as they all fell out as the latch on the box wasn't closed properly. Might be good if the latch was a little stronger'

He enjoys the VTech Walker - they’re always for sale on Facebook Marketplace.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user LemonLemonLemon) My nine-month-old son has always been a pushchair/sling/baby carrier refuser, and last month someone recommended I buy him a trike, which I did and he absolutely loves it. It has literally changed my life in that I can leave the house and go for a walk for longer than 10 minutes without him having a meltdown.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user ReySky) Our verdict As a busy mum of two young children, now aged eight and six, she knows just how important first-hand parenting knowledge can be, and she draws on her own experiences when writing about baby essentials, toys, health, money and lifestyle. She has also written for Prima Baby, Woman’s Own and Bella. Why you should trust us A classic toy that I remember from my own childhood and now my baby has them and they helping her with learning colours and shapes.'

With fun lights, playful songs and funny dance moves, the Linkimals Smooth Moves Sloth will keep your child entertained and have them dancing and giggling along with him. These eggs are just so amazing! They were given to my son as a gift when he was a baby over 10 years ago and he just loved them - putting them in and out of the box, taking the lids on and off and of course, squeaking the eggs themselves. Now my daughter has these and she loves them too! They’re great for sensory learning, putting in their mouths for exploring and for finer motor skills.' My daughter loves these! They are fun with lots of ways to play and good for development of motor skills!' But why is something some simple loved by so many? We asked our Parent Squad member to test this iconic toy out and here is what they had to say... How did we review the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs I'm not the biggest fan of plastic and these toys are all plastic so they're not the most environmentally friendly toy out there.'

When compiling our list of recommendations, our trusted and experienced parenting journalists spend hours researching each category, using a variety of sources to evaluate which products are the best. Many of the recommendations for toys came from Mumsnet users themselves who’ve spent hours of their time putting the products through their paces in everyday situations.

My nine-month-old daughter has loved the lift-the-flap and pop-up books for quite a while now. There are some lovely felt ones by Nosy Crow that stand up well to being pulled and yanked!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Celebelly) Our verdict

Lift-the-flap books are a great way of introducing children to the joy of books and there are plenty of stories to choose from in this series, including Where’s Mr Lion? and Where’s Mr Dog? Introduce your child to puzzles with this gorgeous Melissa and Doug First Play Wooden Puzzle. The animal pieces – a cute kitten, puppy, rabbit and bird – are chunky for little hands to grip and also to stand up as figures. Easy wooden puzzles - fitting simple shapes into a board.” (Type of toy recommended by Mumsnet user Starlight36) Our verdict If you’re looking to cut down on the amount of plastic in your home, the Galt Pop-Up Toy will make a good addition to your baby’s toy collection. My son has not stopped playing with these since they came through the door. He loves them and always goes to get them out'The VTech First Steps Baby Walker isn’t just the best baby walker, but it’s also an activity toy too, so there’s plenty to keep your child busy even when they’re sitting down. The Halilit My First Baby Band has been designed for small hands, featuring a rainboshaker, baby maraca, clip clap and cage bell. These super fun musical instruments can help strengthen your baby's muscles and enhance hand-eye coordination. As this is an age where they are making lots of physical developments, you may want to look for toys that encourage movement and help to build your child muscles and strength. Also look out for toys that encourage sensory play so they can explore different textures, sounds and colours. Materials

Recommended age: 12 months+ according to the manufacturer, but we would recommend from nine months with careful supervision | Batteries: None What we likewas a brand that they knew and trusted. Our parents felt that the fact that the TOMY eggs had been loved and played with by children for years, they would recommend them over any other brand.