The Best Baby Stroller Toys

1. Recommended Age

The first important feature you’ll want to think about when selecting a stroller toy is the recommended age. You want to make sure you don’t select something that is targeted for babies much younger or older than your child is now. You’ll also want to select a toy that is likely to grow with your child and keep their interest as they get older.

2. Style

There are various styles of stroller toys that are on the market. Some are simply small toys that clip to the handle or canopy of the stroller using a link. Some styles are larger, plastic arches that clip to both sides of the stroller and go over your baby’s head. Additionally, there are also mobiles that you can find that will attach to a stroller or baby carrier. Finally, there are also cloth spirals that wrap around the handle of an infant carrier or front bar of a stroller that have some toys hanging off of them to entertain your child. If you decide on a few styles of stroller toys that you prefer over others, this will definitely help you to narrow down your choices.

3. Versatility

Another feature to consider when selecting a stroller toy is versatility. Do you care if the toy you purchase is only designed to be used in the stroller? Or, do you want to find a toy that can come out of the stroller into your house or wherever your final destination may be to provide your child something to play with there? The mobile and arch styles discussed above and really designed more to just be used with a stroller. They wouldn’t work well to be taken off the stroller so your baby could play with them on the floor. The spiral toys and toys that attach to the stroller with links would be more suited to being taken off the stroller and brought somewhere else where they could be played with.

4. Materials

Next, you’ll want to consider the materials you want your stroller toy to be made out of. Most stroller toys are either cloth, plastic, or some combination of the two. Do you want a softer toy for your baby? Or do you prefer a plastic mobile for them to watch? If you’re considering buying a stroller toy that will also be attached to an infant carrier when you are driving, you’ll want to be extra-selective. Most experts don’t recommend attaching or using anything in a car seat that could become a projectile and cause your baby harm in the event of a crash. 

The Car Seat Lady discusses how to select a toy that is safe to use in a car seat. She says that if you hit yourself in the head with the object and say “ouch,” then the toy is not safe for use in a car.

5. Colors

Colors are another feature you’ll want to think about when selecting a stroller toy. Do you want lots of bold and vibrant colors or more subdued colors? What colors does your baby seem drawn to? When thinking about the toys you’ll purchase, keep in mind that babies (especially very young babies) prefer looking at colors that have high contrast. This article by HuggaMind explains the science behind why infants prefer these high contrast colors. Consider these factors when finding the perfect toy for your baby’s stroller!

6. Sounds

Finally, you need to decide if you want the stroller toy to make sounds. Do you want something electronic that plays music for your baby? Or, are you looking for something quieter that might just make some crinkling sounds when your baby plays with it? Making a decision about this feature will also help you to narrow down your search and eliminate some options.