Believe it or not, toys play a huge role in a child's development. But finding the perfect baby shower gif [1]t or present for your little one can be difficult, given all the choices out there! Whether your in the market for a gender-neutral toy [2], something that will encourage language development, or a gift that's just downright cute, we've rounded up some of favourites you can find on shelves or online in 2020. Looking for a toy that the baby in your life will absolutely love? Read ahead to get a look at some of our favourite picks for the upcoming year!
Explore & More™ Sort & Spin Yeti
This adorable little Explore & More™ Sort & Spin Yeti [4] ($30) teaches kids shapes and colours using a giggling, almost-too-adorable Winter monster. Does it get any cuter?
Baby Toy with Bead Maze
With tons of components to touch, the Baby Toy with Bead Maze [5] ($34) will keep babies busy for hours.
Zoo Unicorn Phone
Baby's first cell phone? The Zoo Unicorn Phone [6] ($8) is the definition of Instagrammable.
Mini Tudou Baby Blocks Soft Building Blocks
These supersquishy Mini Tudou Baby Blocks Soft Building [7] ($19) come in a set of 18 and are embossed with photos of animals, numbers, and letters.
TUMAMA Baby Musical Electronic Toy
Your budding musician can activate more than 40 songs using the TUMAMA Baby Musical Electronic Toy [8] ($19).
Manhattan Toy Atom Rattle & Teether Grasping Baby Toy
Doesn't the Manhattan Toy Atom Rattle & Teether Grasping Baby Toy [9] ($10) kinda look like a something out of a science textbook? This colourful toy is meant to encourage grasping on top of functioning as a teether.
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Baby Toy
Little ones can push and "pop" the silicone bubbles on this Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Baby Toy [10] ($13) that's BPA-free and designed to improve fine motor skills.
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Boppin' Activity Bugs
Cute and colourful, the Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Boppin' Activity Bugs [11] ($16) is meant to get little hands moving.
Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy
This Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy [12] ($14) is channelling some serious The Rainbow Fish vibes. How's that for a dose of nostalgia?
Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring STEM Learning Toy
Designed for babies 6 months and older, the eye-catching Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring STEM Learning Toy [13] ($9) has nine colourful pieces.
VTech Lil' Critters Moosical Beads
How cute is this VTech Lil' Critters Moosical Beads [14] ($10)? With a soft and cuddly body, babies get the 411 on numbers and letters.
Educational Activity Centre Block Toy
Meant to engage babies and toddlers, the award-winning Educational Activity Centre Block Toy [15] ($30) lights up, sings the alphabet, and helps your little one with their dexterity.
Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys
This Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys [16] ($11) makes bath time more fun.
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo
The Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo [17] ($70) is up for a dance party whenever your toddler is!
Activity Gym
This Activity Gym [18] ($102) is made of pine wood and uses water-based paint that has no volatile organic compounds.