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Another standout pick in our roundup of the best toys for 3-month-olds is this adorable animated penguin. The sweet, singing stuffed animal is a favorite of Sarno’s because of how it supports cognitive development and can be used to teach imitation skills and concepts like object permanence. But my favorite thing about this toy? It was stimulating for baby and kept her entertained despite not having an array of bright, flashing lights or contrasting colors. In fact, she was actually engaged with this toy longer than many other toys that we’ve used, earning it 10 out of 10 scores for child’s reaction and ease of use. My baby loved watching Kissy the Penguin’s arms move while it sang and talked about blowing kisses. I laid her on her tummy in front of it and she pushed herself up as long as she could to watch the penguin move. Unlike other toys that use flashing lights to attract baby’s attention, I appreciate that it wasn’t overstimulating no matter how long we played with it. My baby is also just starting to roll over more regularly, and there were numerous times where she would roll herself toward Kissy The Penguin, so I loved that the super soft, cuddly plush wouldn’t hurt her if she rolled into it.