I was first introduced to this toy when I worked with preemies who had graduated from the NICU. It was one of the first toys I purchased when I was pregnant with my first born, it's currently well loved by my second and I'll likely hold on to it for a long time yet. It's easy for little hands to grasp and it makes an excellent teether. This is a definite favourite for car and stroller rides. 

Simply said, this is a classic. It's light, it's easy to grasp, and it's flexible. As your babe gets older, you can work on fine motor skills by stuffing  ribbons, scarves, or pompoms and having your toddler pull them out. I've even hung this from the ceiling and had kids stuff pompoms into it while laying on a swing. 

Sometimes you just need somewhere to put your precious little one while you get stuff done, and of all the options out there, I like this one the best. It was designed by a physio and the story behind it is really sweet. You can read more about my thoughts on it here, but essentially it puts baby's pelvis in a position that allows them to play. 

These rings are such an "adaptable" (pardon the pun) toy. When babe is itty bitty, they can hold onto one ring using their palmar grasp reflex, but as they get older, you can add rings which adds weight and helps them get stronger and fight against that nemesis known as gravity. 

I LOVE this guy. He's just so freakin' cute! And he's the perfect distraction for babes who aren't so much loving tummy time. His little flippers even flap when he wobbles. This is often my go to gift at baby showers. 

This is such a great multipurpose toy. First off, the xylophone slides out so it can be used on its own or as part of the full toy. Secondly, there are rubber rings that hold the balls in place until they're tapped in, BUT they're easily removed so the ball can fall through onto the xylophone without needing to be hit (incase your kiddo isn't quite there yet). The balls roll out the end so your crawling babe can chase after them, OR you can put something like a piece of a wooden rainbow to catch the balls so they don't roll away. So many ways to play!! And bonus - of all the toy xylophones out there, this one sounds the best!

This was a complete impulse purchase from Walmart when I was pregnant with my first and I've been pleasantly surprised by it. It can be used in a few different ways - either to support tummy time or to support sitting. I'm not a big fan of propping a baby to sit before they're able to do it on their own, but sometimes we need to shower, and this is the perfect tool to put on the bathroom floor to keep babe comfy while we do our stuff (and keep an eye on them!).

I forgot how much I liked this toy until just recently. My baby girl has been hanging out in her UpSeat while I prep meals and most toys that I give to her get thrown away (not the best thing when I'm dealing with raw chicken!). With the pipSquigz, I can suction it to her tray and it doesn't move. She loves to gnaw on the curve of the suction cup and listen to the rattles.  

Both of my babies have enjoyed playing with this ball set. My favourite way to use them is to have them in a shallow dish of water while babe is in supported tummy time (think the Infantino 2 in 1 Support from above). They stay engaged in tummy time longer because they're exploring the textures of the balls and the way they bob in the water. I will also suck some water up into a ball and squeeze it onto their hands (just make sure you dry them out well afterwards to avoid mold growth).