Baby toys and gifts for babies aged 3-9 months

Your little rascal has grown so much — and is still so tiny. Most days, you’re probably amazed at how incredibly fast your child is growing, learning, and changing.

Grandparents and other loved ones who don't see your baby every day will notice huge changes and milestones every time you get together.

With the right toys, you can support your baby’s natural ability to develop all those new skills that seem to be lining up, ready to emerge from their growing physical and mental toolkit.

At Toy Academy, we put great care into presenting and describing the very best baby toys for babies aged 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 months, so our wide selection is easy and enjoyable for you to explore.

We’ve organised our entire range by skills and age, making it simple to find toys that match your baby’s stage of development and support the abilities babies at that age typically benefit from practising — all with fun, engaging, and safety-approved toys.

At around 3 months, your baby is busy discovering the world through their brand-new senses. They’re starting to connect what they see, feel, smell, and hear. Their body is still very much in the learning phase too — kicking their legs, waving their arms, figuring out how to control that heavy head, maybe lifting it, stretching from side to side, and perhaps even rolling onto their side, tummy, or back. 

By the time your baby reaches 6 months, you’ll probably come across plenty of descriptions of what a baby should be able to do at that age. We won’t dive into that here — you likely already have experts and trusted sources you follow. What we do know for sure, based on close collaboration with our suppliers and child development experts, is that toys for 6-month-olds must be thoroughly tested and fully safety-approved in every possible way. That’s why you can shop with confidence when choosing baby toys for ages 3 to 9 months here at Toy Academy.

You’re also very welcome to visit our blog, Smart Through Play, where you’ll find lots of inspiring articles and practical tips for supporting your baby’s development — from tumble play and baby swimming to massage and wonderfully messy outdoor fun.

Browsing online can feel like a firehose of promises about huge discounts and unbeatable prices on baby toys. Low prices are always tempting — and we completely understand that. We also offer special deals on selected baby toys, which you’ll find in our Special Offers category. Here, we’ve gathered toys that have been marked down for different reasons. Most often, it’s because a manufacturer has redesigned a product or discontinued a line, and we’re clearing the previous version. That means you’ll regularly find play mats, rattles, teething toys, or stuffed animals at reduced prices.

At Toy Academy, we care deeply about treating our employees, customers, and partners with respect — and about running a financially sustainable business. We earn our living by selling toys, not by selling virtual storage space or ads (as some webshops do). You’ll see that reflected in our prices. We sell toys so we can keep developing our business — and keep treating people well. That mindset has guided us from the very beginning, 17 years ago. It’s also what has brought us to where we are today, with webshops in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark — and an amazing team of colleagues who work hard every day to help customers find just the right toys to support their baby’s body and brain in a fun and safe way.

We’re excited to show you our lovely, safety-approved baby toys for babies aged 3–9 months here in this category. And if you have any questions, our friendly customer service team is always ready to help via email, chat, or phone.

At Toy Academy, every toy we present to you as a parent is chosen with a clear purpose: to help children learn through play.

We always keep your child’s development and learning journey in mind when selecting new toys for our range. In this category, you’ll find toys that can be enjoyed from the newborn stage and all the way up to around 1 year old. It’s truly amazing just how much your baby learns during that very first year of life.

Between 6 and 12 months, your baby learns to sit up, then stand — and maybe even take those very first steps. At this stage, your child is ready for toys that stimulate gross motor skills and hand–eye coordination. It’s also a lovely time to read to your baby, point at things, and put words to what you see around you. Even though your baby can’t speak yet, they’re listening closely and learning words every time you talk. So talk a lot — and remember to slow down a little compared to your usual pace.

You can also try introducing simple baby signs. Great toys for this stage include things your baby can crawl or walk towards, push walkers, toys for both gross and fine motor play, dolls, cuddly soft toys, shape sorters, and sensory swings.

Shape sorters, stacking blocks, and toys where little pieces fit into or inside each other are all wonderful choices for babies aged 0–1 year — especially when combined with lots of physical play. We also recommend games and activities that involve rolling, turning, spinning, and even being gently tipped upside down. In short, anything that helps your child become more aware of their body and how it moves.

These kinds of play experiences support your child’s development all the way from lying on their back to standing up — and eventually walking on their own two feet.