Babies may like the wrapping paper better than the present, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't put thought into their gifts. Six-month-olds are really beginning to explore their surroundings so it is a great time to introduce them to toys that stimulate their senses.

• Whether the tot needs a distraction in his high chair or if he just likes moving things around, the Double Bubble Suction Cup Maze [1] will keep him entertained while developing his hand and eye coordination.
• Leapfrog's Baby Tad [2] helps introduce the alphabet to lil ones and is easy for them to use. It attaches directly to strollers and car seats, preventing baby from throwing it on the ground.
• Babies love music, so the lights and sounds that come out of the Fisher Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage [3] should keep a babe's attention for a while. The toy is designed to grow with the tot, from just listening to singing along and performing in front of the mirror.
• The Playskool: Busy Basics - Busy Ball Popper [4] is a bit noisy, but loads of fun. The sound of the balls popping out of the machine and the chaos they create will keep your little one mesmerized for hours.
• The six-month-old in your life is teething, the Winkel Toy [5] is the ideal gift to keep him happy. With tons of soft tubes and a rattle to make noise, your tot will have plenty to gnaw on.
• Like stacking toys of yore, the Safari Animal Stacker [6] teaches size and sequencing with the added fun of six plush jungle animals.