Baby toys must be simple and easy to operate but still provide amusement to the baby. Baby toys should be colorful and interesting. If the baby has keys and buttons, they should be easy to push so that playing with it won't be frustrating for the baby. Toys that are designed after real-life gadgets are also appealing to babies. There are now toys designed after TVs, remote, guitars and other items easily found in the common household.

Amusing toys that will keep babies busy like the Silly Sounds Television Remote from Sassy are available in the market. The Silly Sounds Remote makes silly, cartoon-like sounds that will leave your baby's giggling. The baby will also be amazed with the photos changing on the remote and the prism on top that reflects light like the infrared on a real TV remote.

Many interactive toys available in the market make fun sounds that babies like. Interactive toys also teach babies the idea of cause and effect. The Silly Sound Television Remote, for example will teach babies that pressing certain buttons result to certain sounds. Other toys for older babies teach colors, sounds, numbers, shapes and other easy academic lessons. The interactive toys are great for keeping babies busy and entertained because most interactive toys feature different textures, colors and designs so babies do no get easily bored with them. Interactive toys also provide simple challenges and other age-appropriate developmental lessons that enhance the baby's mental growth.

The best toys are those that enhance both the physical and mental development of children. Toys that encourage touching, pulling, pressing and other actions develop the baby's motor skills. Colorful toys with various shapes helps babies learn to focus their eyes. Interactive toys with music and sounds enhance the baby's brain development.

There are actually plenty of choices available in the market. As a parent, you must identify what types of toys your children would enjoy and also if the toy will present enough challenges and stimulation for your baby. Every toy also has a specific purpose and you can choose different toys to teach your child different lessons. Dolls and plush toys can teach your baby important social skills and dynamics, little toy gadgets will make your baby comfortable with technology while other toys will teach your baby other academic lessons such as the alphabet, colors, shapes and numbers. Many of the toys are easy to clean and portable so you can bring them with you anywhere. There are also plenty of toys that are multi-purpose or provide multiple-sensory stimulation.

Also whether the toy is small or big, simple or challenging, it must be safe and appropriate for the baby's age. Certain toys may have small parts not appropriate for very young children. Manufacturers put an age classification on the toy so you can be sure that the baby is safe for a particular child's age.