24 Best Toys for 2-Month-Olds
Updated 20 March 2020
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At 2-months old, babies go through impressive physical and intellectual developments. This is generally the time when they are learning to sit up and can hold their head up on their own. When buying toys, choose options that promote visual and physical stimulation to help their responses to sound and movement. And don’t forget tummy time! It helps them to use their muscles and practice their physical coordination.
To help you choose the best options, we’ve recommended 25 of the best toys for 2-month-old babies. Our choices are based on suggestions from real parents and, to ensure authenticity, we’ve screened each and every recommendation for review manipulation.
1Giantsuper Tummy Time Playboard + Art Cards
These animal cards are designed to be interactive and fun for your baby with their high-contrast illustrations. The playboard that these illustrations are placed on can flip and stand up, which makes these cards an excellent and stimulating visual display for tummy time.
What we love
- Has magnetic stops that make it capable of sitting up
- Has a reflective backing that acts as a mirror
What We Don't Like That Much
- The paper board makes it not safe for chewing
2BABYBJORN Wooden Toy for Bouncer - Googly Eyes
This wooden toy is designed to connect to most bouncers, and it is made of sturdy wood that will not easily break. The toys spin and have fun colors that are meant to develop visual stimulation and they help improve your baby's physical capabilities while developing their motor skills.
What we love
- Spinning toys help improve motor skills
- Easy to wash in a vinegar/water solution
What We Don't Like That Much
- It can be difficult to snap onto some bouncers
3Lamaze Clip & Go Rusty the Robot
This fun robot toy is designed to help your baby with various developmental stages in their life. It has a fun self-discovery mirror and a Lamaze clip that will allow you to hook the robot to diaper bags, strollers, and other types of baby carrying devices. They used fun colors for visual stimulation, and it even contains teething beads to assist with this stage in their development, as well.
What we love
- Each part of the robot is made from non-toxic material
- Lamaze clip makes it the perfect toy for traveling
What We Don't Like That Much
- The mirror can be distorted after prolonged use
4Infantino Hug and Tug Musical Bug
This tug musical bug toy is designed to provide your baby with different developmental tools for their growth. The bug is made from a soft non-toxic material, and it includes knotty legs that are fun and safe for the baby to pull on. It has two clacker rings that make fun noises, and when the baby pulls on the bug it plays fun music while shrinking.
What we love
- Bug has a fun loop to hook on various surfaces
- Has a fun peek-a-boo mirror to keep your baby entertained
What We Don't Like That Much
- Only plays one song
5Manhattan Toy Whoozit Space Blankie Sensory Development Toy
This blankie comes with several small toys on it to help keep your baby occupied, but it is still made from a soft material that makes it perfect for cuddling with. The blanket has a hook that allows you to hook it to different things while on-the-go. The toys that are on the blanket are designed to help with fine motor skills, While also teaching them about cause and effect. Plus, the edge of the blankie has a small rubber teether that can help to reduce gum pain.
What we love
- Has an array of bright colors
- Small discovery mirror on the blanket which helps them to recognize themselves
What We Don't Like That Much
- The blankie must be hand-washed
6Hudson Baby Unisex Baby Plush Blanket with Sherpa Back, Royal Safari, One Size
These blankets are designed with a soft plush that makes it excellent for your baby to cuddle with during naptime or at night. It is made from 100% imported polyester. It is sized at 30x40 inches, which means that it can be used for a long time as your baby grows.
What we love
- Variety of designs to choose from
- Very soft on babies skin
What We Don't Like That Much
- Blanket wrinkles easily
7Stephan Baby Chewbie Activity Toy and TeeTher Security Blanket, Grey Elephant
This security blanket is an excellent way for your baby to find comfort during their naptime and nightly sleep time. The blanket is made from quality polyester and cotton knit. The blanket has several toys that are connected to the blanket, including a quality teether that can help soothe your baby's gum pain. Each blanket has fun embroidered accents on the face.
What we love
- You can choose between seven different animals
- Can be machine washed
What We Don't Like That Much
- Would be handy if a pacifier could be attached
8Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym, Pink
This toy is a fun piano and play-mat wrapped into one, and it is designed to assist your little one in a variety of developmental stages. The mat is made of soft material to make playing on it comfortable for your baby. It has bright and colorful pictures, and it has a small piano that lights up and makes fun noises. The overall mat contains four different ways for your baby to play as they grow.
What we love
- Keys on the piano are large
- Toys on the mat can be repositioned
What We Don't Like That Much
- Mat could be a bit wider
9iPlay, iLearn 4 Plush Baby Soft Rattle Toys, Hand Grab Sensory Shaker, Farm Stuffed Animal Set, Infant Easter Basket Girls, Unique Newborn Shower Gifts for 2 3 6 9 12 18 Month 1 Year Old Boys Toddlers
This set comes with a total of four soft rattles that are brightly colored, and they are all designed to help with your baby's development. Each one features a different animal, and they all have a built-in rattle and two of them have fun built-in squeakers. Each one is made from a soft and non-toxic cotton material, which makes it entirely safe for your baby.
What we love
- Comes with a soft and fun container for the rattles
- All items are secured on the rattles
What We Don't Like That Much
- No additional crinkle sounds
10Yookidoo Baby Play Gym Lay to Sit-Up Play Mat. 3-in-1 Infant Activity Center for Newborns. 0 - 12 Month
This play gym is designed for newborns and babies up to 12-months-old and can assist with over 20 developmental activities. It can be laid flat or in a sit-up position to help your baby learn how to hold their head up easier. It also has a plane that plays music that activates with motion. The toys with this play gym are bright and colorful which helps to stimulate them visually.
What we love
- Can be folded for convenient storage during travel
- Toys on the gym are bright and colorful
What We Don't Like That Much
- Bigger babies may not be supported with sit up feature
11Newborn Baby Rattle and Teether Ball, Perfect for Teething, Sensory, and Fine Motor Skill Development, Suitable for Infant, Boys and Girls Ages 0-18 Months
This fun ball is made of a rattle and multiple teether rings. It uses soft pastel colors that are gentle on a baby's eyes. The rings are designed to be easy to grip by small hands, which means they can work on their hand-eye coordination and gripping skills.
What we love
- Made from durable rubber
- Can withstand extreme temperatures
What We Don't Like That Much
- Doesn’t have any interactive features
12Caterbee Car seat Toys, Baby Activity Spiral Plush Toys for Stroller bar Accessories, Crib Toys with Bell for boy or Girl, Hangings Rattle Toy with Squeaky (Yellow-Duck)
This fun toy is designed to wrap around your baby's car seat handle. It has a fun duck face, and different toys that are connected to the spiral body to hang down for your baby to play with. If your baby doesn't like the duck, you can also purchase the toy with a fun elephant face.
What we love
- Has fun but soft color tones to soothe the baby
- A couple of the toys can be removed for cleaning
What We Don't Like That Much
- Only two of the toys are detachable
13Lambs & Ivy Sweet Owl Dreams Gray/White Plush Stuffed Animal Toy - Sugar Cookie
Sugar Cookie has a soft and furry gray coat that is gentle on your baby's skin, and it is an excellent cuddle toy. Unlike other stuffed animals, this one doesn't have any sort of hard parts like eyes or nose, which makes it safe without having to worry about pieces becoming choking hazards. This stuffed animal is a part of the Sweet Owl Dreams nursery collection.
What we love
- Owl is the perfect size at 11 inches tall
- It is made from a soft polyester material
What We Don't Like That Much
- It is part of a collection but each piece is sold separately
14TUMAMA Baby Toys for 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 Months, Handbells Baby Rattles, Soft Plush Early Development Stroller Car Toys for Infant, Newborn Birthday Gifts, 4 Pack
This baby toy is designed to provide your baby with a variety of developmental needs. It comes with a hook that will allow you to connect the toy to their crib, stroller, or car seat. The plush part of this toy is made and filled with a soft PP cotton. It is adorned with bright colors, and it includes a rattle and teether.
What we love
- You can choose between four animals: a frog, a lion, a fawn, and an elephant
- Doesn't require batteries
What We Don't Like That Much
- The rattle could be louder
15Taf Toys Koala Infant Tummy-time Soft Crinkle Activity Book with Huge Baby Safe Mirror, 3D Activities, Textures and a Soft Baby Teether
With this soft activity book, your baby can enjoy different pictures that are meant to stimulate their mind. However, each page only has a single image so that they are not overly stimulated. Different pages have different activities, like a baby-safe mirror and crinkling pages.
What we love
- Book sits up in a tent position that is perfect for tummy time
- Each page is designed to stimulate different developmental growth stages
What We Don't Like That Much
- This book can only be surface washed
16Taf Toys 2 in 1 Tummy-Time Soft Baby Developmental Pillow for 0-5 Months, Newborns and Infants Fun Play Time on Tummy
This tummy-time pillow has a "U" shape that is meant to help support a newborn to stay on their tummy for longer periods. This set offers two pillows in one and it is meant to help with two developmental stages. The ergonomic design allows your baby to have free movement of their arms, which is needed to help strengthen their arms and develop the muscles required for crawling.
What we love
- Pillow is made from soft material
- Design also encourages babies to lift their head
What We Don't Like That Much
- Different design options would be nice
17Lambs & Ivy Jungle Safari Musical Baby Crib Mobile - Gray, Beige, White, Animals
This crib mobile is made from polyester and plastic, and it plays different songs to help soothe your baby while they’re falling asleep. It has four small jungle animals and a volume control button to ensure that it is the perfect volume for your baby's sleeping habits. This mobile is designed to go with a Jungle Safari nursery bedding collection.
What we love
- Has an automatic shut off feature to preserve battery life
- The mobile is made with soft colors to help soothe babies
What We Don't Like That Much
- It requires 3 AAA batteries, but they are not included
18Tinabless Baby Soft Book Cloth Book, 2 Pack Nontoxic Fabric Baby Cloth Books Early Education Toys Activity Crinkle Cloth Book for Toddler, Infants and Kids
This set comes with two fabric cloth books, and it is made from non-toxic fabric, which makes it safe for your infant to play with and chew on. Each page has a brightly colored tab that is designed to make it easier for your baby to flip the pages. Plus, on each page, there are hidden treats like squeakers and mirrors that make the book a more interactive experience.
What we love
- Has a peek-a-boo flap for engagement
- Comes with a hook that can fit over their hand
What We Don't Like That Much
- Can’t put it in the machine washing (but can be hand washed)
19Yiosion Baby Rattles Sets Teether, Shaker, Grab and Spin Rattle, Musical Toy Set, Early Educational Toys Gift for 3, 6, 9, 12 Month Baby Infant, Newborn
These fun rattles are designed for newborns and up. Each rattle has a fun design, and they each have a different function that can help with various developmental stages in your baby's life. One of the rattles even acts as a teether to help soothe your baby's gums once their teeth start growing in.
What we love
- Comes with five different rattles
- Each rattle is shaped into a different fun animal
What We Don't Like That Much
- Smaller hands may struggle with grasping and holding the rattles
20Fish Soft Cloth Book, Shark Tails Soft Activity Crinkle Baby Books Toys for Early Education for Babies,Toddlers,Infants,Kids with Teether Ring,Teething Book Baby Shark,Octopus, Ocean Sea Animal Books
This book has beautiful illustrations and is made from soft lightweight fabric. This book is based on the classical book "Who Do You See?" They can explore and enjoy the beauty of the sea and the wonders of the animals that live there. The book also contains a fun peek-a-boo flap and other baby toys hidden between the pages.
What we love
- Illustrations are bright and colorful
- Has a squeaker section to help with hearing skills
What We Don't Like That Much
- Book is a bit smaller than expected