Developmentally Appropriate Toys for 9-Month-Olds

The later part of infancy is a fun time for parents and caregivers as a child’s personality starts to come to life. As they grow, you want to ensure their toy selections are developmentally appropriate. "The growing brain of a baby craves stimulation and depends on their parents to engage them," said Puji Jonnalagadda, M.D., developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Pediatrix Developmental Medicine of San Antonio. "Toys provide an easy solution for engaging their babies. Choosing the right type of toys at this age can help them succeed in developing good control of their bodies, improve brain function, and use their developing sense of touch, sight, and sound."

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