As a writer, I absolutely love books…and I want my children to love them too! Baby’s Double-Sided First Book is perfect for visual stimulation from birth to 6 months. It has one side that’s for babies 0-3 months and the other side is for 3-6 months.

The bright colors and fun shapes intrigue the child, making him lift his head for neck exercises as well as visual stimulation. It can be used in a bunch of different ways; Tiny Love recommends using the book as a bumper book in the stroller or carriage, tying it to the baby’s crib, or in an upright position on the floor.

You can check this book out at babyscholar.com. It goes for $11.99.

The Tiny Love Symphony in Motion Zoo Mobile with remote Control is quite the contraption. My son adored his simple five piece mobile, enjoying the lovely song and turning of the plush animals. With four modes of movement, sliding beads, three songs, and several other options, I have to wonder if the Tiny Love mobile is a bit overwhelming. Mobiles are generally intended for soothing and quieting a child before sleep, though I admit they are used to entertain baby from time to time. There are wonderful features, like long running songs (15 minutes), developmental music from composers like Bach and Mozart, and a remote control, but nonetheless, this mobile wouldn’t be among my very top choices for musical soothers. Something simpler would suffice. Should it be your cup of tea, however, buy it at geniusbabies.com for $54.95.

Like most moms, I’m very big on building good motor skills in my child. I’m constantly on the lookout for toys that are fun and will be beneficial in the learning process of my daughters. That’s why I love the Wonder Wheel by Tiny Love. This toy is developed to use in the car and comes with a plastic steering wheel that interacts with a farm-themed, colorful panel that attaches to the back of front car seats. When the baby presses a button on the wheel, it makes the corresponding picture on the panel light up, grasping her attention and helping her make the association between the wheel and the pictures. The wheel itself features different textures and materials to stimulate the touch senses as well as sight and sound. Not to mention that it will keep your kid occupied while in the car…for me that’s always a plus! You can get one of these Wonder Wheels at babyscholars.com for $29.95.