Toomies TOMY Hide and Squeak Eggs, Educational Shape Sorter Baby, Toddler and Kids Toy, Suitable For 6 Months and 1, 2 and 3 Year Old Boys and Girls & Nuby Octopus Floating Bath Toy

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These eggs have been a hit with all of my children and still remain one of my daughter and her friends' favourite toys, even now that she is 2.5 years old!'

I'm not the biggest fan of plastic and these toys are all plastic so they're not the most environmentally friendly toy out there.'Toys at this age tend to be made from plastic or wood. Consider how the toy will be played with, if it’s safe to put in their mouth and if it’s easy to clean. What is the best toy for a 9-month-old? These were a present for my los 1st birthday two weeks ago. Not her favourite toy, but holds her attention fir a while. She likes to try and get into the box and when she opens it she wants me to close it again so she can open it again. A classic toy that I remember from my own childhood and now my baby has them and they helping her with learning colours and shapes.' But why is something some simple loved by so many? We asked our Parent Squad member to test this iconic toy out and here is what they had to say... How did we review the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs

As this is an age where they are making lots of physical developments, you may want to look for toys that encourage movement and help to build your child muscles and strength. Also look out for toys that encourage sensory play so they can explore different textures, sounds and colours. Materials This is a well made toy that entertains small babies and encourages a few skills; matching shapes and colours. When compiling our list of recommendations, our trusted and experienced parenting journalists spend hours researching each category, using a variety of sources to evaluate which products are the best. Many of the recommendations for toys came from Mumsnet users themselves who’ve spent hours of their time putting the products through their paces in everyday situations. Each egg chirps when pressed too, so there’s lots of sensory fun to be had. It’s not a bad price either for a toy that will likely be played with again and again. Freya has played with this toy daily since receiving it and will sit for a long while matching and naming shapes and colours. 'The Hedstrom Folding Toddler Swing brings all the fun of a playground to your garden. Suitable from six months, your baby will love being pushed on the swing for some beneficial outdoor play. My baby liked the squeak the eggs make when pressed, as well as the bright colours which caught her attention.' As a busy mum of two young children, now aged eight and six, she knows just how important first-hand parenting knowledge can be, and she draws on her own experiences when writing about baby essentials, toys, health, money and lifestyle. She has also written for Prima Baby, Woman’s Own and Bella. Why you should trust us Lift-the-flap books are a great way of introducing children to the joy of books and there are plenty of stories to choose from in this series, including Where’s Mr Lion? and Where’s Mr Dog?

For more active babies, bring all the fun of soft play to your home with the Kid Active My First Pop Up Ball Pit. The ball pit is great for aiding physical development and it pops up and down easily, so it can be used inside your home or out in the garden. At nine months, I'd think about a walker. The VTech sort…” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Bikingbear) Our verdict At that age mine got a LeapFrog picnic basket that was played with until she was about five!” (Vetted by Mumsnet user PenguinErector) Our verdictThis you keeps both my boys entertained! They are 4 and 7 months! My 7 month old enjoys feeling the eggs and enjoys the squeak that they make! They are easy for babies to hold and can pass them easily. They last for a while as my 4 year old enjoys recognising colours, matching the shapes, role playing with them and learning to share with his brother! Read more The pop-up wooden toy, with four little coloured peg figures in holes, is brilliant. My daughters had one, and grandchildren have almost exactly the same. I think it’s Galt - and no plastic!” (Vetted by Mumsnet user GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER) Our verdict