She brought them into a room with age-appropriate “sit and play” items like dump trucks and stacking toys. What was the magic number of toys for the kids she studied? Just four.

A colorful wooden stacking toy is placed under a hydraulic press, ready to be crushed. The vibrant rings add a playful contrast to the industrial setting, making for an exciting visual experiment.

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From rattles and balls to play gyms and stacking toys, here are the 15 best baby toys suitable from newborn to 12 months and beyond — tested by a real mum.

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