There are so many different toys for babies these days, trying to find something they will love can be almost impossible. Every toy claims to offer fantastic benefits to your infant, but how can you tell which to believe? We have done the hard work for you and done some thorough research into the very best 5 month old baby toys that are sure to help with your little one’s development.
At this age, babies will soon be learning to sit on their own, and can possibly roll over already. They’ll also be confident in using their hands to consciously grab toys by this stage, so they will be able to enjoy playing more than ever before. Let’s take a look at some factors which make a toy ideal for babies of this age.
Considerations When Choosing Toys for 5 Month Old Babies
When shopping for a five month old baby, there are a few important things to keep in mind in order to choose a toy that they will love, and something that will help with their development. Safety should always be the key consideration. Choose toys from well-known brands and check they are made from safe materials, free from harmful substances. Similarly, ensure there are no small parts or long cords that could cause strangulation.
Also, think about their development and how a toy can support this. At this age, babies will love games such as peek-a-boo and are becoming much better at tracking objects with their eyes. Toys can form a fun part of both of these games. Babies will love hearing mom and dad talking to them at this age too, so they will love if you talk about the toys, perhaps pointing out the different colors or textures it has.
20 Best Toys for 5 Month Old
We will now present our top picks of the very best toys for babies aged five months. These toys are all high-quality and sure to help your baby meet their developmental milestones. Enjoy!
1. Edushape Sensory Balls
Kicking off our guide to the best developmental toys for babies we have these sensory, textured balls from Edushape. They are made from plastic and come as a pack of four different colors. The nobbly surface is ideal for tactical development and the balls are also ideal for helping with visual tracking. They can be rolled around, which is sure to be fun when they learn to crawl – these balls will continue to be enjoyed for a long time to come.
2. Summer Infant Super Seat
When it comes to activities for 5 month old babies, anything they can do in a sitting position is sure to go down a treat. That’s why we have chosen this 3-stage seat that helps prop them up before they are able to sit independently. The seat has a belt to keep babies safe, and can also be used as a booster strapped on to a bigger chair when they are starting to eat. It has a foam insert for comfort and support for younger babies, and has an all-round rotating tray for toys and drinks. There is also a toy bar featuring six toys that can pivot or be removed if playtime is over.
3. Skip Hop Sensory Fox
Sensory toys are still an excellent choice at this age, just as they were for 3 months old babies. This one comes in a choice of different designs including a fox, a lion, a deer, and more. it has a hook so it can easily be attached to a stroller to keep babies entertained when out and about. Some of the fun features of this toy include the crinkle ears, teething charm, ring with rattle beads inside, and satin ribbons.
4. Taf Toys Car Seat Toy
Car journeys can be difficult with a baby – they don’t like not being able to see mom and dad or being contained in their car seat! That’s why a toy such as this is an excellent pick – it is packed full of activities to keep them entertained on any journey. The toy has a mirror for babies to see their own reflections and three hanging soft toys for them to kick at and pull. The make different sound effects when they are played with, which is sure to keep baby entertained every time they play. The straps of the toy allow its position to easily be adjusted so baby can always reach. It also won’t obstruct the driver’s view thanks to the angle at which it hangs.
5. iPlay, iLearn Dinosaur Rattles
Rattles are popular toys for 5 months old baby and these dinosaur-themed ones are sure to be a hit. There are five rattles included in the set, each with different colors, patterns, and sounds for babies to explore. The rattles aren’t painted, so they are safe for babies to chew on. They are also shaped in such a way that is easy for little hands to hold. Some of the rattles have softer parts for teething on, which is ideal for babies of this age as the teeth should be starting to come through within the next couple of weeks.
6. Fisher-Price Blocks & Stacking Rings
Fisher-Price is a great brand when it comes to toys for babies, and this set contains two excellent toys. The first is a set of stacking rings, and the second is a shape sorter. Both toys have bright colors to keep babies interested and they are great for developing hand-eye coordination skills. The base of the ring stacker rocks back and forwards to make it more challenging for babies to stack the rings on! The shape sorter is ideal for problem-solving skills to be worked on, although expect it to take a few months before baby is able to solve it independently.
7. VTech Crinkle Lion
VTech makes some of the best toys for 5 month old baby and this adorable lion is no exception. It has buttons to press that will tell babies about colors, letters, and shapes – it’s never too early for them to start learning about this! The lion can also be activated by shaking – this will make it play roaring noises and other fun sound effects. In fact, there are more than 50 songs and phrases the toy can play in total. The lion has loads of colorful patterns for babies to enjoy looking at and also has a mirror to develop self-awareness. 
8. Infantino Discovery Cube
Our next pick is great for babies to engage their senses – the discovery cube is packed full of six sides of fun! The cube is soft and squeezable and has features such as a mirror, clacking rings, an opening lid with a ball inside, and many different patterns and textures to look at and touch. The toy is a good size for babies to hold and is soft so it has no sharp corners.
9. NextX Musical Toy
Musical toys for 5 month old baby girl and boy are always a popular pick – although maybe less so with parents! This toy has piano keys as well as a drum section for babies to hit and press to make their own tunes! The piano keys can make different sounds – it can play songs, animal noises, or the tones of different instruments. Babies will love watching the lights on the drums as they play, too! As they get older, babies can learn to follow the lights on the drums to play some real tunes.
10. KiddoLab Lilly The Bug
Our next pick is this adorable bug toy that is excellent for development and education. Babies will love pressing the buttons, moving the clacking rings, shaking the rattling beads, and more! The ladybug toy can crawl around on its own, so it’s perfect to use when baby gets a little older and is learning to crawl. They will certainly be encouraged to crawl when they see their toy moving around – they’ll love to catch it!
11. Gizmovine 10 Pack Rattles
We have already featured some awesome rattles, and this set of 10 from Gizmovine is another excellent pick. The rattles are easy for babies to hold and make many different sounds, sure to delight them every time they play. The rattles are not too noisy, and they are lightweight to hold. They can easily be sterilized after playtime, even by boiling. So, they will always be clean and safe to use again. The pastel colors are perfect for boys and girls and babies are sure to be drawn to all the different designs.
12. Gebra Turtle Water Mat
Playing with water can be one of the most fun 5 month old baby games with a product such as this. It gives all the fun of playing with water but with less danger and less mess! The turtle mat allows babies to safely and easily play with water, even inside the house. It’s perfect for lying or sitting on, or for using during tummy time. It is big enough for babies to be completely sitting on top of it and it won’t leak or get moldy. There are eight colorful characters floating inside the mat – babies will love looking at these and moving them around in the water.
13. Nuby Bug Teether Ring
There are so many teething toys for sale, choosing between them can be a bit of a nightmare. We love this one because it has a lot of different textures for babies to explore, so they can find out what feels the most soothing. They will also love the cute bug design, and the toy is very easy to hold thanks to its shape. The teether is bright and colorful so it is sure to attract baby’s attention. It should not be put in the dishwasher but can be wiped clean only.
14. B. Toys Building Blocks
Building blocks are one of the most popular toys for 5 month old boy and this set is soft and squeezable so it’s perfect for little ones. The blocks come as a pack of ten and they come in a reusable carry case with a zipper to keep them safely stored inside. Each block has something educational on it such as numbers, animals, and more. So, there are 60 pictures in total to be explored. Babies can also chew on the blocks and they make squeaking noises when they are squeezed – sure to delight babies every time!
15. Playgro Car Sit-Up Seat
Your baby will probably not quite be at the stage of sitting independently yet, and that’s where this seat comes in. It helps prop babies up in a sitting position until they are able to do so by themselves. It’s really soft and comfortable to sit in and has some fun toys for babies to play with and pretend they are driving a car! The toy bar can also be detached and used in the stroller and there is also a mirror on the car for self-awareness. The car comes in a choice of pink or red, so it’s ideal for both boys and girls.
16. Fisher-Price Coffee Cup Teether
Teething toys don’t come much sweeter than this Fisher-Price takeaway coffee cup teether! It has a rattle inside too, so it offers two great functions in one. Inside the cup, babies can see the beads rolling around as well as a mirror. The lid of the cup is ideal for chewing on and the sleeve is made from fabric so it’s soft for babies to hold. There is also a strap so it can be easily grasped, and this adds another texture for babies to explore, too.
17. Bedtime Songs Book
Books are amongst the best Christmas gifts for 5 month old infants and this one is packed full of bedtime songs to help soothe them off to sleep. There are buttons on the side of the book to press to play each song as you read through the book, although babies will love to hear their parents sing to them too! There are ten lovely lullabies inside the book including classics such as Twinkle Twinkle, I See the Moon, and many more your baby is sure to love. As they get older, they will enjoy singing along – this book is sure to see many years of use.
18. Tiny Love Portable Mobile
A mobile is one of the most popular 5 month toys and can work wonders at keeping babies soothed and content. This one is ideal for taking on the go and can be attached to anything with ease – it’s ideal for in the stroller. The mobile plays music continuously for half an hour and has five different tunes to play. Babies will love the brightly colored, spinning toys, and the bold patterns under the mobile. There are a few different designs to choose from so you are sure to find one your baby will love.
19. Baby Einstein Sticky Spinner
Our penultimate pick here is this spinning toy from Baby Einstein. It has a sticky base so it can be held in place on a flat surface such as a hard floor or a tabletop so your baby will always have a fun place to play. The colorful toy is sure to keep babies engaged and they will learn about cause-and-effect as they spin and it discover what happens. It’s ideal for taking out and about as it can be stuck to tables at restaurants or at a friend’s house so babies will always have something to look at and play with.
20. Bright Starts Unicorn
Our final pick of the top 5 month old toys is this lovely light-up unicorn from Bright Starts. Touching the horn activates fun sounds and lights and also makes the unicorn move around – perfect for chasing as baby gets older. There are also buttons on the toy that will help babies start to learn about colors, numbers, and shapes – it’s never too early to start! It’s possible to keep the unicorn still before baby is ready to chase after it – there are two different modes to play in. So, you can be sure that this toy will see a lot of use.
Best Buy Overall
After looking at 20 of the best toys for 5 month olds, we have picked out the one we believe is the best of all. In this case, the Summer Infant seat takes the top spot. It is great for helping babies into a sitting position so they can enjoy playing as well as looking at everything going on around themselves. There are three different modes to be used as baby develops, and the tray is ideal for keeping toys and drinks close to hand. The toy bar can be changed to different angles so it’s always easy to play with, or removed completely when it’s time to use the seat as a booster. This is sure to be used for many months and is an extremely practical gift.
Best Budget Pick
If you’re looking for a cheaper option when it comes to toys for infants, we have another excellent pick lined up. The VTech lion is our pick here. It is covered in different textures and patterns for babies to explore using all their senses. They will love the interactive buttons that make the lion play different sounds – they can begin learning their letters as well as enjoying the different music that the toy plays. Finally, they will love checking themselves out in the mirror!
Best Christmas Gifts for 5 Month Olds?
Celebrating baby’s first Christmas is a very special occasion for parents, although your baby won’t know what is going on! Nevertheless, choosing a special gift is an important decision for parents, but what to choose? Any of the toys featured above would make a great gift for this special occasion, but perhaps you might like to choose something that can be kept as a memento of the day. In that case, anything bearing the inscription ‘baby’s first Christmas’ is a great pick. An outfit or a bib for them to wear on the day, a teddy to cuddle up with, or a special decoration for the Christmas tree are all excellent picks. Here are some more fantastic ideas.
