Best Crib Toys

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
Baby Einstein
Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
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Sleep and Play
Bottom Line

A popular crib toy that entertains and soothes at the same time. Ideal for babies who have a tough time falling asleep without assistance.

Pros

Bright colors, moving sea creatures, and underwater light effects are positively mesmerizing. Classical melodies and ocean sounds work to soothe fussy babies. Sound and lights gradually fade before automatically shutting off. Fits most crib rails and easily attaches to car headrests for on the go use. Comes with a remote.

Cons

Requires regular battery changes. Remote function could be smoother.

Best Bang for the Buck
Infantino Spiral Activity Toy
Infantino
Spiral Activity Toy
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Home and Away
Bottom Line

A coiled design allows this colorful crib toy to be wrapped around virtually any horizontal bar, making it ideal for both home and on the go use.

Pros

Attaches to cribs, strollers, and infant car seats with ease. Vibrant colors and bold patterns offer visual interest. Mirror, click-clack rings, a rattle, and a crinkle toy encourage exploration and stimulate auditory, visual, and tactile senses. Soft construction is safe for little ones. Affordable and versatile. BPA-free.

Cons

Tight coiling can cause bunching, but it does seem to loosen up over time.

VX-star X-Star Baby Travel Play Arch Stroller
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X-Star Baby Travel Play Arch Stroller
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Easy to Spot
Bottom Line

This versatile travel arch has plenty of contrasting black and white patterns to stimulate newborn vision and help little ones focus.

Pros

Bold prints and contrasting colors promote visual development. Flexible arch can be attached to bassinets, strollers, car seats or cribs. Overhead design encourages batting, reaching, and grabbing; helping babies hone motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Detachable rattle, teether, squeaky toys can be used independently as babies grow.

Cons

Not quite long enough to reach across cribs, but can still be installed on the sides. Screw on clamps can be a hassle to fasten and unfasten.

Manhattan Toy Lullaby Squirrel Pull Musical Crib and Baby Toy
Manhattan Toy
Lullaby Squirrel Pull Musical Crib and Baby Toy
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Sweet and Simple
Bottom Line

This musical crib toy has a simple pull-and-play design that makes a great early introduction to the concept of cause and effect.

Pros

Soft, fluffy construction and crinkle ears provide tactile stimulation. Brahms's Cradle Song is activated by a quick tug on the squirrel's tail and continues to play while he shimmies back into his acorn. Loop closure attaches to more than just cribs. Good size. Suitable for all ages. Tested and approved for safety.

Cons

Sound quality isn’t the best and some parents felt the music was a bit too soft.

Tiny Love Tiny Love Take Along Mobile, Animal Friends
Tiny Love
Tiny Love Take Along Mobile, Animal Friends
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Take On the Go
Bottom Line

Built to travel, this adorable mobile boasts two separate attachment points for improved fastening versatility.

Pros

Sturdy arm and clamp fasten securely to cribs, bassinets, and play yards. Velcro strap can be used for car seats and strollers. Colorful toys with black and white bellies encourage visual tracking. Friendly faces with big eyes and wide smiles invite interaction. Features five melodies and plays for up to 30 minutes. Available in a variety of styles and colors.

Cons

Arm and clamp require a solid surface to keep the mobile from tilting forward. No volume control.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

27 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
338 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

No exceptions, the crib is where your baby is safe. The crib is also where you want your baby to feel comfortable and be happy. The best way to achieve that is with age-appropriate crib toys. Your primary concerns always need to revolve around safety. Does it fasten securely to the crib with no chance of it falling in? Are there any sharp edges? Are there any small parts or lengths of string or fabric that are hazardous? Toys with bold patterns of contrasting colors and music work for the first 3 months. Baby-safe mirrors and tactile baby-safe toys that can be reached for or swatted at are good up until about 6 months. After that, interactive baby-safe toys are best.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Skip Hop
Farmstand Avocado
INvench
Giraffe Dream Soother Crib Toy
Manhattan Toy
Crib Mobile
willway
Hanging Toys for Car Seat Crib
NeatoTek
Hanging Rattle Toys
The team that worked on this review
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    Erica
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    Melinda
    Web Producer
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VX-star

X-Star Baby Travel Play Arch Stroller

VX-star

X-Star Baby Travel Play Arch Stroller

This versatile travel arch has plenty of contrasting black and white patterns to stimulate newborn vision and help little ones focus.

$22
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Manhattan Toy

Lullaby Squirrel Pull Musical Crib and Baby Toy

Manhattan Toy

Lullaby Squirrel Pull Musical Crib and Baby Toy

This musical crib toy has a simple pull-and-play design that makes a great early introduction to the concept of cause and effect.

$19
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Infantino

Spiral Activity Toy

Infantino

Spiral Activity Toy

A coiled design allows this colorful crib toy to be wrapped around virtually any horizontal bar, making it ideal for both home and on the go use.
$25
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Baby Einstein

Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy

Baby Einstein

Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy

A popular crib toy that entertains and soothes at the same time. Ideal for babies who have a tough time falling asleep without assistance.

$39
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Tiny Love

Tiny Love Take Along Mobile, Animal Friends

Tiny Love

Tiny Love Take Along Mobile, Animal Friends

Built to travel, this adorable mobile boasts two separate attachment points for improved fastening versatility.

$29

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