As parents, it is our goal to help our babies develop their social and mental skills as early as possible. Experts agree that choosing your baby’s toys greatly influence your baby’s development. As parents, we have to choose the best toys that will help us realize our goal. Educational toys don’t need to be expensive. Any toy that encourages baby to imagine, interact and learn is a good one. Here are some top picks to make learning a fun and enjoyable experience for both the parents and baby.

LeapFrog: Learn and Groove Alphabet Drum

This toy makes it easy for your child to learn the alphabet. The drum lights-up the alphabet and at the same time, your baby enjoys playing, singing and dancing to the beat. This delightful drum makes use of the English and Spanish language to teach creativity and physical movement. The toy is very good and educational, very easy to operate and will keep baby occupied while you enjoy watching him learn.

For Age 6 months to 3 years.

Price: $19.99

TOLO: Sneezy the Activity Dragon

What an easy way to help baby develop and stimulate their sense of touch and smell. Your baby will love its vibrant color and the sound it makes. Sneezy the Activity Dragon features a squeaker nose, crinkle sound ears, crinkle sound wings, rattle hand, squeaker hand, play daisy, play butterfly, play peek-a-boo fun in his toes and a magnet in his tail. Best of all, Sneezy comes in easy to clean surface.

For Babies 0-5 months.

Price: $29.99

Chicco: Music ‘N Play Table

Having the Music ‘N Play Table by Chicco is like having three toys in one. The electronic multi-function musical table has all the features you need to keep baby entertained. It features an electronic piano with flashing lights that plays music notes, some recorded melodies, four instruments sounds baby can choose from and a rhythm control function. The piano can be detached and attached to baby’s crib. The addition of table that serves as an activity center with forest animal and other fun sound effects just makes it perfect for learning babies . The tabletop when turned over becomes a base where baby can play with blocks included with the table.

For Age: 12-18 months

Price: $34.99