A baby playing is actually hard at work making new connections in their brain and mastering gross and fine motor skills.

When buying toys for 9-month-olds, keep in mind that at this age, safety is your top priority since babies love putting ...

It’s at the top of the list for Bethany Barnes, a mom of two and owner of Pensacola toy store Coral’s Closet ... which means no milk comes out unless the baby is actively sucking.

In addition to my own experience as a mom, I also interviewed other parents and childhood experts like Johnson and attended multiple toy industry events and reveals in recent months. Read on for ...