How to choose games suitable for each baby's age (0 to 12 months)?

Because every stage of development is unique, toys should be too.

Why is it essential to adapt games to your baby's age?

The first months of life are a period of intense growth and awakening. A baby's brain develops at an incredible speed: every movement, every sound, every texture is a discovery.

An age-appropriate game isn't just a "toy to keep them busy," it's a tool that stimulates their senses, motor skills, and curiosity, while respecting their pace. On the contrary, an unsuitable game can frustrate them or go completely unnoticed.

Games for babies from 0 to 3 months: observation and gentleness

At this age, babies see blurry, they mainly distinguish contrasts and perceive soft sounds.

Adapted games:

• Black and white cards: to stimulate vision from the very first days.
• Soft rattles or light bells: to capture their auditory attention.
• Simple mobiles (black, white, geometric shapes): to hang above your play mat.
• Sensory fabrics: to manipulate, touch, smell.

🚨To avoid: bright or noisy toys that overstimulate their still immature senses.

Games for babies from 3 to 6 months: discovering their hands and first manipulations

This is the period when babies begin to grasp, put their hands in their mouths, and respond to sounds. They become actors.

Adapted games:

• Easy-to-grasp rattles
• Fabric or textured balls
• Red, black and white cards (strong contrasts)
• Colorful tissue boxes: Baby loves to pull the tissues and watch the movement.

Games for babies 6 to 9 months: coordination and cause and effect

He becomes more mobile, sits up, passes objects from one hand to the other and likes to understand the consequences of his actions.

Adapted games:

• Stackable boxes
• Simple interlocking games (large elements)
• Baby musical instruments
• Picture cards (objects, animals) for first words

✅Tip: offer him games that react to his actions (noise, movement, etc.).

Games for babies aged 9 to 12 months: exploration and autonomy

Baby develops fine motor skills, begins to understand simple instructions and loves to imitate adults.

Adapted games:

• Stacking Rings
• Shaped / Drawer Boxes
• Hardback books to handle alone
• Ball games (rolling, catching)

How do you know if a toy is suitable?

Here are some simple pointers:

• It is easy to handle (adapted to his motor skills)
• It awakens one sense at a time (vision, hearing, touch, etc.)
• It does not generate excessive frustration (toy too complicated for baby)
• It allows the child to act on his own (not just observe)

What if we guided you every step of the way?

At Noor & Koala, we've thought of everything! Each box is designed for a specific age group, from 0 to 12 months.

✨Inside:

• Games adapted to sensory and motor development,
• A bilingual story to enrich baby's sound world,
• A parental guide to guide you step by step

Choosing the right game is about more than just entertaining your baby. It's about supporting their development, building bonds, and creating precious memories.
Don't know where to start?

Discover our developmental boxes, designed to accompany your baby, month after month.