--- title: Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First 3 Months description: Do you have a new baby on the way? Let us help show you what toys are great for your new grandchild's development. image: https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Ways%20to%20Enrich%20Your%20Grandbaby's-4.jpg --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's-4](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Ways%20to%20Enrich%20Your%20Grandbaby's-4.jpg) Jul 27 # Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First 3 Months [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [baby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) Scholar's Choice works hard to choose toys and resources that will help your grandbaby develop and learn as they grow in their first year. It can be overwhelming walking into a baby store knowing that you need items to make your house fun for a baby, so we are here to help!  The following chart shows the typical milestones for your new grandchild, but do not worry if they do not fit neatly into these boxes, all children grow at a different rate.  ![ages-in-stages-v2](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ages-in-stages-v2.jpg?width=1000&name=ages-in-stages-v2.jpg) **Our toy buyers have come up with these toy recommendations so that you can help promote your grandchild's healthy growth: ** **Games that promote cognitive development:** - Squeaking toys - Texture balls like the [2-in-1 Talking Ball by Melissa and Doug](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/2-in-1-talking-ball-by-melissa-doug.html) - Toys that make noise when batted or squeezed  ![Taggies-Crinkle-Me-Owl-457-MM40072](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Taggies-Crinkle-Me-Owl-457-MM40072.jpg?width=300&name=Taggies-Crinkle-Me-Owl-457-MM40072.jpg)[Taggies Crinkle Me Owl](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/taggies-crinkle-me-owl.html) is part soother, and part activity toy. The fabric crinkles, and there is also a squeaker inside for babies to squeeze.  **Games that promote emotional and social development:** - Soft dolls - Soft hand puppets like the [Zoo Friends Hand Puppets by Melissa and Doug](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/sc-toys/zoo-friends-hand-puppets.html) - Cardboard or vinyl books ![Skip-Hop-On-The-Go-Bandana-Buddies-Elephant-573-306202](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Skip-Hop-On-The-Go-Bandana-Buddies-Elephant-573-306202.jpg?width=300&name=Skip-Hop-On-The-Go-Bandana-Buddies-Elephant-573-306202.jpg) [Skip Hop On the Go Bandana Buddies](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/skip-hop-on-the-go-bandana-buddies-elephant.html) are wonderful stuffed friends that can go everywhere with you. They are a toy and a teether, and are chock full of textures, sounds, and patterns for babies to interact with.    **Games that promote physical, sensory, and motor development:** - Activity centers like the [Skip Hop Explore and More Activity Centre](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/skip-hop-explore-more-activity-center.html) - Toys on suction cups - Squeeze toys - Bells firmly attached to baby’s wrist, ankle, or booties - Soft blocks like the [Soft Baby Cakes by Excellerations](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/sc-early-childhood/shop-by-category/block-play/soft-blocks/excellerations-soft-baby-429658.html) ![Oball-O-Play-Activity-Gym-457-kii81531](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Oball-O-Play-Activity-Gym-457-kii81531.jpg?width=300&name=Oball-O-Play-Activity-Gym-457-kii81531.jpg) The [Oball Play-O-Lot Activity Gym](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/oball-o-play-activity-gym.html) is full of engaging shapes, dynamic colours, and tactile activities that will keep your grandbaby happy and engrossed for hours!  ### [Scholars Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/author/scholars-choice) [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [baby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Follow Us ### Instagram [@scholarschoice](https://www.instagram.com/scholarschoice/) ## [![Next Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/arrow-pre.png) ![The 5 Best Robotic and Coding Toys to Introduce Into Your Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20to%20your%20children.jpg) The 5 Best Robotic and Coding Toys to Introduce Into Your Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) ## [![Prev Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/arrow-next.png) ![Genius Back to School Backpacks and Lunch Boxes that are Cool and Unique](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20to%20your%20children.jpg) Genius Back to School Backpacks and Lunch Boxes that are Cool and Unique](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-back-to-school-backpacks-and-lunch-boxes-that-are-cool-and-unique) ### Related Posts [![Create a Home Learning Environment for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How%20a%20Home%20Learning%20Environment.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) Jun 21 ## [Create a Home Learning Environment for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) [![Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/file-3.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) Mar 15 ## [Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) [![Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Top%2010%20Travel%20Games%20and%20Activities%20to%20Help%20Stop%20Your%20Kids%20from%20Asking%20%E2%80%9CAre%20We%20There%20Yet%3F%E2%80%9D.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) Mar 06 ## [Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) ### Follow Us