Don’t Let Your Baby’s Toys Hold Back Development (7 Key Toy Upgrades at 6 Months)

Frequently changing your baby's toys as they grow doesn't just prevent them from getting bored with them. It's actually really beneficial for their development as well!
Selecting age-appropriate toys helps facilitate healthy gross motor and fine motor development. When the toys are age-appropriate, they're also more fun for children because they can actually use them, and they provide stimulation and challenges that are suitable for their current stage of development.
At 6-9 months of age there are some big changes in your baby's development that mean it's time for a little toy box upgrade to really help the development of their fine motor skills. In this video you'll learn which toys to swap out, and the best toys for 6-9 month old babies. And don't worry, these aren't super expensive options either!
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[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Which one of these is your bub's favourite toy? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/

[@Manganra7]

I bought the sit to stand walker. Sadly, I found it so obnoxious, I’ll be sending it back. Ten minutes of “ThE sUn Is ShInInG” every few seconds was enough to test my sanity. :( I’ll see if I can get the equivalent from a different brand.

[@cece.halpert]

Please make this for 12+ months! 😅 this is exactly what I need

[@Jillians1025]

Same here. Our little guy will be 1 next month. First year flew by 😮

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will make one in the future.

[@cece.halpert]

@@EmmaHubbard I appreciate you & your content so much!!

[@pitounesky7604]

Yes please!!! 😁 My little one is almost 11 months, so an older version would be helpfull. Love your content! 😘

[@ChatOmbre]

Yes please, I’d love one for 12+ months!

[@mommybreakdown]

By taking the top off of the shape sorter, it creates its own "bucket" and makes it easier for younger kiddos. You also showed how you can use the toys on a play mat even after a child is beyond that stage. What a great way to stretch our toys out for longer periods, and still help our kids. Thanks!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Exactly.

[@user-hg7rt5ep3y]

Emma you are an absolute breath of fresh air to listen to and learn with confidence that the information your giving our mums is professionally sound and full of educational facts. Thankyou

[@robynmcphee4957]

Hi Emma, I've looked through your videos but can't see anything on helping your toddler learn to jump. So requesting a jumping skills video! My 2.5 year old (quite delayed due to being born at 25 weeks) is catching up on a lot but cannot seem to jump. He gets bending his knees and coming up...but doesn't understand pushing through his feet. Bonus comment - your videos are awesome and I recommend them every time someone in my premmie baby support group says 'help my baby isn't doing this is it because of prematurity'. You've helped us all help our babies learn. ❤

[@PraveenSriram]

Learned a lot about toys 🧸 and developmental milestones after watching this video. Wish KZbin was around when I grew up in the early 80s. That would’ve been so nice 😊

[@jadedjourneys]

ughhh never put rubber bands in a play area or near a baby! they deteriorate, snap and can be ingested!

[@clearancemcjagger8350]

Yeah that’s a HUGE NO

[@ethanwhite6440]

she said elastic bands or hair ties, not rubber bands.

[@AbsurdityAroundUs]

What kind of pieces for the shape sorter would you recommend for a six month old and up, - there are the ones that are filled like a whole wooden cube etc. and the hollow ones that are like cookie cutters, that only have one side (I hope it makes sense). I see more of the latter on the market and I understand that the cookie cutter ones are easier to grasp on the side, but which of these would you recommend more?

[@maddiejoy6619]

My son wouldn't use any teether besides Sophie. We offered him probably 6 different teethers, but Sophie was his favorite. I'm usually all about bargain brands, used items, etc, but I 100% believe in buying a real Sophie for each of my babies.

[@allysonlavoie8313]

Hello Emma! What a helpful video. I’ve been trying to think of ways to switch up my son’s toys and this gave me some great ideas. I love the idea of bringing in a shape sorter. I have a question: Would an activity cube be a good option similar to the activity board you mention in the video? Or would the activity board be better in your opinion?

[@Shimmeringaphrodite]

Hi Emma, thanks a lot for this. I have learnt so much from your videos. My nearly 6 month old has achieved all her milestones in advance and is ready to crawl. Eternally grateful ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Wonderful!

[@PG-sb2zq]

Your channel is our go to guide for everything baby. Thank you❤. I read that silicone teethers could be a possible choking hazard for babies. We have other teethers he loves. Actually everything goes into his mouth at 8 months😅

[@loodasanjarka09]

I am so happy that i switched to these without knowing those are actually the best ones to switch to😄 i have all that was in this video without even knowing 😄

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's fantastic!

[@sketchur]

I didn't even know fabric books or fabric rattles exist, so we've been using board books and harder rattles from the start... 😬 Looking forward to the rest of the recommendations, though!

[@priyankapattanaik5414]

Hi .Emma your videos help me lot...I need help .my daughter is 13 month now..but I feel she drink less water and when feel thirsty then drink ..24 hr 100-300ml..on an average..I tried bottle,cups, glasses.. sometimes works , sometimes not...also give lemon water with salt /sugar..that she drink whole...but I want drink her plain water...what to do..🙏

[@kasban8672]

Your topics are always sooo timely! I've been watching for the last ten months for the benefit of my twin boys :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s so good to hear you are finding the videos helpful and even better that they are coming at the right time!

[@jerikavendrell]

Just the video I needed! 😃 Thank you SO much, Emma!! I’ve been following you since I was pregnant and every tip has worked like a charm 🌟

[@EmmaHubbard]

❤

[@AleciaCox-hc2zl]

Hi Emma, thank you for making. The video you mention to watch hindering baby development does not appear. What is the name of the video to search for? Thanks alecia

[@brandyslist]

Hello Emma, thank you for all these very informative videos! I’m a first time mom, and I find it extremely helpful!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are so welcome!

[@jensmith9111]

Hi!!! Do you have a video until when the baby fence installed?

[@sgtigereye]

I appreciate this because I have been wondering what toys to take out of rotation since my little turned 1!

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad!

[@aurora6920]

I really needed this video thank you!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@RobMedellin]

Will you do the "upgrades at 1yr"? If so... When should we expect it? 😅

[@jensmith9111]

Do you recommend an attachment doll? Specially when the baby is sleeping? Put beside to the baby.

[@poorniwanasinghe3309]

Hi Emma, Thank you so much for uploading outstanding videos.🙏

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@flormiranda4642]

Thank you for this video! I find it hard to look for toys since most website doesn’t have a way to sort the search for the age of the baby, so it makes it harder to know which toy would be best for their development stage.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad I could help!

[@rf-g8684]

Agreed!

[@jemimah_ayua]

This is not related to what you posted but I’ve been watching your videos for months now and wow! All your babies look alike🥹. Especially your boy and 2nd girl

[@EmmaHubbard]

They are super alike in looks. I thought she looked like our eldest girl but turns out I was wrong. So dam cute!

[@allisonpearce315]

Do you know of any 'soft' shape sorter? I think the ones I have are too hard for him crawling over them, etc.

[@martinagizova9891]

Love this video! Could you make one for 9-12 months? Thank you 😁

[@EmmaHubbard]

I will try!

[@agnediciuniene9861]

My baby is almost 4 months old. He already starts getting disinterested in baby gym and trying to pick up smaller things and very interested in books. He can concentrate on them for a surprisingly long time, when I am reading them to him.

[@EmmaHubbard]

That’s fantastic

[@dillydanny-o8807]

My son is over 2 but still struggles with fitting shapes into the right places like chunky puzzles. We didn’t have any shape sorters though, is this a problem/something we need to work on?

[@cpnbd]

How do you help baby to sit up independently? Mine is still working on it amd flops forward if not supported. She is rather chunky and top heavy. So she isnt really able to play independently yet without sitting up

[@katiebubs14]

Thank you! This is very useful! Do you have a similar vídeo about toys 3-6 months?

[@VendettahHelsing]

Same

[@amandaf3652]

We love Sophie for our baby but mould can grow inside of her if she gets wet, also the silicone teether with balls/beads can be a choking hazard and I personally wouldn’t use them on my baby the second time around

[@Stephanie-xq6bh]

Do I have to get rid of the soft books and other similar toys my 6 month old loves? Is she now too old for the Lovevery play gym we have?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! Not at all. If she is still enjoying playing with them then it is fine to keep using them. The idea is to also present her with the toys mentioned in the video as well as they will encourage her to start to use her fingers.

[@registeredjoy]

Question about my nine month old baby boy. I have been wanting to get the v-tech Walker, but I have also heard that light up toys are bad for language development. So, I’ve been a bit confused about that! Any suggestions? Thanks! Love these videos!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's about the back and forth interaction that you have with your little one that facilitates language development. So if your little one is playing with the light up toy and you are commenting on it and interacting with them, then using this toy can actually encourage language development. In saying that you don't have to talk to your little one constantly throughout the day. It is ok for them to just explore toys while you do other things. This exploration is great for their thinking skills and fine and gross motor skills. I hope that helps!

[@registeredjoy]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you so much! That helps tremendously! I appreciate it, and I’m sure he will too! 🤗

[@trushapatel4179]

Hi, Where can I buy this ring teether please ?

[@memyself4627]

You’ve become my go-to! Do you have any advice for when my baby screams and cries when I don’t let her play with something like my phone or a knife? She doesn’t take “no” very well 😅

[@tcarrasco4498]

Try distraction. But also just get used to it. They will continue to protest things they don’t like as toddlers and preschoolers (and beyond), but you know what is best for them and don’t need to give into every demand. Clear, consistent Boundaries are important.

[@yassaminnajjar-dt5rj]

Hello Emma, Thank you so much for this worthy & very benificial video👍 I do believe that every parents to be should subscribe to your channel so they know how to raise their baby in a simple but perfect way🌺

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's a huge compliment. Thank you so much!❤️

[@erinpurcell3523]

Such a helpful video! My baby will be 7 months on Friday. He has been purposefully dropping toys, transferring toys from hand to hand, and using his fingers to pick up smaller objects for about 3 months now, but every single thing he touches still goes straight to his mouth and stays there a good bit of the time. He will bang toys together or on the ground, but we have held off on a lot of fun sensory activities because we don't want him putting certain things in his mouth. At what age would his constant mouthing become a concern? I will say he is cutting his two upper teeth right now.

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's awesome! In regards to the mouthing. Mouthing is extremely common at this age as they don't have the fine motor skills required to manipulate the toys with just their fingers. So they mouth to explore and play with toys. Mouthing also helps to relieve teething pain. We expect bubs to continue mouthing throughout their first year. What you should notice is the mouthing becomes less frequent. Then generally some time after 12 months the mouthing starts to decrease significantly and they primarily explore using their fingers only.

[@Ray-pt5bi]

Oh! I have a ring stacker! Got it in aldi months ago. Perfect, I'll put the baby Toys away, thanks!

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@kiramoloney9248]

Have you got a video for 9-12 month toys? And 12-18month?

[@c.2538]

Oh please do one of these for 12+ month olds!

[@Stephanie-xq6bh]

My baby likes to bring everything to her mouth but also will like bang the toys kind of against her face so I’m worried with the harder toys like the blocks and such that she will get hurt… any suggestions? Please!

[@buu.888]

We love the 'Thats Not My' books!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

They are our favourite too!

[@Crazee108]

What incredible timing! My bubba turned 6m today!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Happy 6 Months!

[@restingwitchfacetarot605]

Oh no, on the app, I’m not seeing a box to watch the video for the “don’t use these toys” video you mentioned! 😱

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's strange! Not to worry - here's a direct link for you 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTcXnammd6bgbM

[@mrsamirza4392]

I give my 10 month old Tupperware to sort cant afford d sorter

[@EmmaHubbard]

Great idea!

[@mrsamirza4392]

@EmmaHubbard always appreciate your informative content

[@Teachertrainee2024]

Please send a link for musical gear piano.

[@Myselfankitaa]

Please share some information regarding growth monitoring of 2-3 years old.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@tenzsaldon950]

How to train sitting position for baby please make a video

[@myrielka118]

But my baby likes these soft toys sometimes. Do you have to get rid of all of these? 😮 She mostly chooses right toys by herself. 😅 I was actually thinking about putting those away because she doesn't play with them often. But there is one soft book and soft toy she really likes these two. Occasionally play with these two.

[@EmmaHubbard]

No need to put them all away. Keep the ones out that she likes. What’s important is you introduce those smaller toys that I mention in the video as well. Just to encourage those fingers to start moving.

[@myrielka118]

@@EmmaHubbard I see. Thank you. 🥰

[@Stephanie-xq6bh]

Do you have a link to all these products?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! I’ve linked to each in the description 🙂

[@nancymatafwali6372]

My baby is six months now but she can't sit on her own she has eye problem and so she doesn't play much like other children so I don't know how to help her play with toys or just holding things it difficult for her please help ,how do I help her ?

[@nancykbaby8575]

Could you please make this for +12 month

[@UPerry-yp5zq]

My baby loves LEGO DUPLO she's 11month old

[@LNSangel316]

My son is 7 months old and has never seemed super interested in toys other than trying to chew on them.

[@abigailwalsh191]

What is baby can’t successfully roll yet? Should you still get rid of baby gym?

[@EmmaHubbard]

If your little one still enjoys playing under the play gym when on their back or tummy then definitely keep using it.

[@momosaku16]

is it 6 months actual age or adjusted?

[@EmmaHubbard]

It would be adjusted age. Whenever we refer to age, it's always going to be adjusted because that is when we expect them to be hitting those developmental milestones. I hope that helps!

[@celestinelocsin]

oh i cant add this video to a playlist?

[@dreed100]

Sophie!!!

[@cathygray141]

please make this for 18 month please

[@kathrinabels]

Great Tips! I am only surprised the video gives the impression a 6 month old baby would be able to sit actively...? That usually starts at around 9 months of age, no?

[@EmmaHubbard]

All bubs are very different. Sitting is a skill bubs can master anywhere from 6-9months. They should definitely be sitting independently by 9 months. In this video my little one is 6 months (where the nursing pillow is behind her back incase she falls or leans too far) and 8 months where she doesn’t have a pillow.

[@farwanqv]

What if baby didn’t start sitting by 6 months?

[@LeddingGooo]

I would get her checked by your doctor just to make sure what the reason is. She might just start sitting in her own time 😊

[@jenweatherwax7113]

Putting elastic bands between pages of a book makes a choking hazard when they snap

[@EmmaHubbard]

You would always do this with supervision. Put the bands in while you’re there with them watching, then remove when finished

[@redroselace9545]

We buy all these developmental toys yet he chooses to play with odd household things! Such waste! As long they've safe we let him play with what he likes than forcing developmental toys though he has them he barely plays with them 🤣😫🤷🏾‍♀️

[@s_b548]

Oh god, I can’t imagine getting rid of the playmat! That’s what he plays on when I’m getting ready for the day! 🫣

[@EmmaHubbard]

Then definitely keep it if he’s still loving it! 😊