Play by month

Pick your baby’s age to see what’s developing and the toys that suit the stage.

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4 months (4–5 months)

Drooling and chewing signal teething for many babies. Grasp is purposeful and toys go straight to the mouth. Baby may roll front-to-back and pushes up on forearms. Cause-and-effect fascinates them.

Wake window1.5–2 hours

Milestones to watch

  • Reaches for and grabs toys deliberately
  • May roll front-to-back
  • Mouths everything (early teething)
  • Pushes up on forearms

Play tips

  • Offer a chilled (not frozen) teether for sore gums.
  • Show peekaboo to spark anticipation.
  • Let them mouth-explore safe toys freely.

Recommended for 4 months

Teethers

Silicone teether set

🛒 Nuby Pasta Ring Teether

Soft, gum-friendly relief that’s easy to grip.

💡 Chill in the fridge (never freeze) before offering.

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Banana / textured teether

🛒 Nuby NanaNubs Banana Teether

Easy for two hands to hold and chew.

💡 Textured ridges massage gums.

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Visual & surprise

Peekaboo / hide-and-seek toy

🛒 eJog Peek-a-Boo Elephant

Introduces the first idea of object permanence.

💡 Hide and reveal to build anticipation.

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Bebezon provides general information for parents and is not medical advice. Developmental ranges vary widely — always consult your pediatrician.