Push toys: Push toys give your toddler a chance to exercise his new walking skills. Choose a push toy, like a wagon, that is heavily weighted so your baby can lean into it, and take a lap or two around the living room. (Most babies this age are still too young for pull toys, which are better for slightly advanced walkers who can look behind them as they move forward.) Newfound mobility is a heady experience. But even after the novelty of walking wears off, your baby will enjoy pushing and pulling toys for months to come.
Shape sorters - Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks or Infantino Jumbo Shape Sorter is a good one. Though my baby only plays with the blocks, not putting the blocks into the opening, he is fascinated by how two blocks make sound when clashed together.
There is also this cute Shape sorter for $15 from Yoyo.com. We don't have this, but it would be very cute and good for a gift as well.
Balls: He's encountered them before, but balls get even more thrilling when you assume a standing position and can actually bounce them off the floor.
Out of all the balls we have tried, I think Edushape 4" Sensory Balls
are good for the babies to hold. We have 6" or 7" sensory ball (not Edushape brand), but it
costs only $3 from nearby drugstore (made in China). It is $13.29 on Amazon for set of 4. We have Crocodile Creek's 5" ball,
but it seems the rubber might come off easily. My son doesn't like that ball as much as the sensory balls. It is a good size, but my
son seem to like simple sensory ball more (we have safari animal kind).
Toy telephone: Babies love to imitate their parents. Even if he can't say much yet, a baby will try to communicate by holding the receiver and pushing buttons. The more realistic the phone, the better.
Books: At this age, children are particularly intrigued by books with flaps that open, textures that can be rubbed, and bunnies that need patting.
Blocks: Blocks give him the chance to practice the art of stacking. He can probably stack three or four at this point, so the subsequent crash is gratifying.
Actually, we received wooden blocks, and it seems very dangerous when these blocks are around my baby when my baby loses balance and falls to the ground from the sitting position. My friend has B. One Two Squeeze Blocks
, and my son seems to love it when he is at my friend's house. 
Pail and shovel: These tools come in handy when your baby's all-time favorite activity is filling and dumping, filling and dumping. Take these along to the sandbox, or out to the park and your baby will stay contented and busy for some time.
From my experience, my baby loves Bruin Stacking Cups by Toys R Us.
Somehow, he loves playing with them and especially in the bath time, he
gets excited seeing the water leaking through the hole in the cups. It
costs $4.99.
Also, my son loves LeapFrog My Pal Scout. We use the bedtime music to
make him sleep. We received from my sister, and my son was intrigued
when he heard his name. It costs $24.99 from Toys R Us or Barnes and
Noble.
My son is now 8 months and he seem to like toys that doesn't make sound. For example, he likes Melissa and Dong puzzle. We have Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle, but Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Safari Chunky Puzzle could work as well.
Also, I think my son would loves Legos and shape sorter and cups and dishes. ^_^
I like all of them. Especially Blocks and Pail and Shovel. My daughter like them so much. It's very light and soft. She can handle so easily. It doesn't hurt her at all.She started to play them from 7 month and enjoys a lot. I decided to buy them for present for my friend's baby. You never regret.:)
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