9-12 Months

As your baby's first year comes to a close, you're probably seeing their personality develop and realizing that they are bundles of boundless energy. Chasing them around the house has become your daily cardio routine. This list will help you keep them active, engaged, entertained, and curious.

Serves many purposes and will be used for a while.

Great for color recognition & for using their fine motor skills.

Stack & Pull Storage Box

Commit to staying organized & you won't get overwhelmed by your kids' surplus of toys and the clothes they outgrew.

Lightweight Breathable Mesh Walkers

Easy to get on and off, stylish, soft soles.

Object Permanence Box

Adena Montesorri

Helps your child learn about object permanence while developing their tactical and cognitive motor skills.

Jr. Brannok Device

The Brannock Device Company

Take the guesswork out of shoe shopping.

Happy Nappy Swim Diaper

Required by most swim academies.

With separate "wet" and "dry" sections, these waterproof bags are a game-changer for parents on the go.

Soft Stacking Blocks

Silicone toys help keep your little one safe during playtime.

Juggling Silk Dance Scarves

Use them for peekaboo, dress-up, dancing, color recognition, and so much more!

First Bead Maze

Tried and true, classic developmental toy.

Cooling Gels for Teething

Quick, soothing remedy for teething.

Invisible Cabinet Latch Locks

Benny Bradley's

They look much nicer than bulky cabinet locks.

Peek 'n Peep Eggs

Fun, cute, and engaging.

Shape Sorting Box

Exposes your little one to a multitude of different shapes and colors.

Infant Crawling Crab

Get your little one to start moving by chasing the crawling crab.

Blocksy Kids Couch

At 9-12 months, your child is starting to become independent and this little couch makes story time, play time, and hanging out more fun because it's on their level.

Easy to clean, spill-proof, soft & flexible container that's safe for little hands.

Mold Free Bath Toys

Toss out any bath toys that have holes and replace them with hole-free toys to ensure your little one doesn't come in contact with mold.

Put your mind at ease while they're crawling.

Clear Outlet Covers

Hardly noticeable but very effective.

Stacking & Nesting Rings

Great for teething & stacking to improve fine motor skills.

Reusable Swim Diaper Drawstring UPF50+

Comfortable, reusable, and comes in tons of fun patterns.

High Walk Thru Gate

Buy on Safety 1st

Easy to install & won't damage your walls.

Original Flipping Holder

Flipping Holder

A hack that will save you a lot of messes.

The different textures, colors, shapes, sizes, and sounds make this a great ball to chase & entertain them during tummy time.

Wooden Rolling Tower

Captivating and perfect for tiny hands.

Baby Einstein - My First Library Board Books

Phoenix International Publications

As your child starts to reach and grab for things, these books are perfect to add to their library as they are light and small.

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