Our top picks are all resources that a teaching parent won't want to be without. Many are things that you'll want to use every day; you'll want the rest available at a moment's notice.

Top Picks for Infants

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Early consistent stimulation is important to a baby's development. In addition to pleasant music, warm voices, and soft cuddles, a baby will happily interact with simple toys.
159160236x Slow and Steady Get Me Ready
June R. Oberlander

weekly activities for baby's first five years
Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: education
Level: preschool
You'll use it weekly
B00008br9g Lamaze: 1st Mirror
toys

best way for baby to amuse herself
 Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: health
Level: preschool
You'll use it daily
B00009kwv5 Car Seat Gallery
toys

easy entertainment in the car
 Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: health
Level: preschool
You'll use it daily
B000005e5h Baby Sleep
audio

quiet, soothing masterpieces
 Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: music
Level: preschool
You'll use it daily