The 28 Best Infant Toys of 2023 The Manhattan Toy Winkel tops our list as a teether and rattle all in one. From birth to their first birthday, infants are reaching developmental milestones , like smiling or walking for the first time, at a rapid pace. 1 Whether it’s for your own child or a close friend’s little one, a developmentally-appropriate baby toy is useful in expanding a child’s skills. Infant toys should be fun, engaging, and safe for tiny hands (and mouths) to easily explore. Reviewed & Approved The Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy is soft to the touch and made with non-toxic materials, so babies can chomp all day long on this two-in-one rattle and teether. For a toy aimed at developing gross motor skills, we recommend the VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker . The right baby toy is "all about stimulating the senses: visual, auditory, and tactile," says Laurie Leahey , senior editor at Toys, Tots, Pets & More...