Having your baby play with toys is integral to their development. You can begin around the first month of age as your child becomes attuned to the world around them. When choosing toys for your new baby, stick with safe, simple objects that encourage exploration and open-ended play. Things like rattles and other grabbing toys, balls, activity gyms and board books are great for encouraging developmental milestones.Encourage their imagination with toys. As an approximate guide, try to keep the ...