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Now that Elsie is almost 5 months old (Um, HOW? It goes too fast!) I wanted to take a moment to put together some of her favorites of the month to help any parents starting the 3-4 month period and wanting a little bit of guidance.
Right around 3 months Elsie really left the newborn phase and reached the true baby stage. She was curious, alert, and playful. By 4 months she was grabbing and holding objects, smiling, and laughing, which really helped us know what she enjoyed! Here are a few of Elsie’s favorites!
Teethers
Elsie really started loving to chew on her hand around the 3 month mark and she is always covered in drool. We tried quite a few teethers (the banana, the classic keys, ras-berry pacifier teether, a frozen ring) and honestly she was not a fan. We finally found 2 she loves!
Her absolute favorite is the Mombella Mushroom Teether! Like I said she loves to chew her hands and this teether gave the ability to chew her hands without actually chewing her hands. Here is a TikTok I made showing how the teether works!
It truly is GENIUS. I have recommended this teether to friends and they too swear by it!
Next is the Tunno Tots Teether! I can’t find the exact one I have to link, but I linked one by the same brand! I got mine at TJMaxx so maybe it was discontinued with their brand? I’m not sure. Regardless we have 2 by this brand and they are amazing! Easy for little hands to grab, easy to clean, and soft for baby’s gums! Elsie loves both of hers! They also are a brand that gives back. When you purchase a product from them they give a meal to a child in need!
The Skip Hop Activity Center
This was Elsie’s big gift for Christmas and I was a little sad because at first she was not a fan and her feet barely touched a platform, but now that she’s in her 4th month she is starting to really enjoy it. She loves being able to stand and look around at what is going on in the room. She also enjoys interacting with the toys. I think the Skip Hop Activity Center will be great as she continues to develop and figure out the toys more and more. When I was choosing an activity center I really loved how the skip hop was a 3-in-1, meaning it turned from an activity center you were IN to a stand and play when they were walking and then into a plain chalk table when they were done with and over the toys! Genius! I think this thing will be with us for quite a while!
Baby Einstein Radio
The Baby Einstein Radio really is all it’s cracked up to be. The thousands of 5 star ratings are for a reason. I don’t quite get it, but Els loves this toy. I take it when we go in the car or when we go to the doctor, and sure enough it keeps her mesmerized and occupied! Even better? It’s classical music! YAY. Just get it. It’s affordable and they’ll love it.
Sassy Toys
So far we only have 2 Sassy brand toys, but they are amazing! We have the Sassy Wonderwheel, which can suction to a table, high chair, floor, activity center, and more! It rattles, spins, is colorful, has rings on the bottom, is high contrast, and more! Elsie is so enchanted by it and loves watching it spin and has started even playing around with it herself now that she’s grabbing things! It’s perfect to suction to the high chair while we are eating dinner and she needs to be occupied for a bit.
We also have the developmental sensory ball. My husband calls it her “COVID Ball” lol. Men. It is colorful, rattles, has mirrors, has high contrast areas, and more! She absolutely loves holding on to the bumps and putting it in her mouth! She now is starting to hold it with her hands and her feet! Haha. Gotta love it!
I truly do recommend both these products and will be trying more from the Sassy brand because so far the elementary school teacher in me is impressed!
Hudson Sherpa Sleepsack
So in the middle of her third month Elsie started showing signs she might start rolling over onto her tummy. She already could roll tummy to back, but I was worried about her rolling back to tummy in a swaddle, so we weaned off the swaddle and got into a sleep sack. She love love loves her Hudson Sleepsack. They have so many different fabrics and patterns, and such a better price than Halo! We have the Halo, this is honestly the same.
Linkimals
Linkimals in general are so cool, but if you’re going to get one, get the sloth. Linkimals are Fisher Price toys that link together and communicate together when they are all on. They talk back and forth, sing, and light up. The sloth even dances, which is why I think Elsie loves him the most! We have QUITE the collection. We love watching all of them light up and sing! The main reason I love these toys are they are a huge tummy time motivator. I had tried everything and these toys finally got her lifting her head high and pushing up on her hands now!
Here is a video of Elsie during tummy time watching her Linkimals! It really is crazy because she really dislikes tummy time, but here she is so content watching them sing, dance, and light up!
There are SO many products and toys out there, but I hope this helps you narrow down your search for the best for your 3-4 month old baby! This also makes a great gift guide for any little ones in your life, or for baby showers! Please let me know in the comments or on instagram your favorite toys for 3-4 month olds!
XO,
