The Manhattan Toy Winkel has been on baby registries since 1981 for good reason. The interlocking loops are graspable from any angle—perfect for developing motor skills. The center rattle provides auditory feedback. Soft, BPA-free plastic is safe for teething and can be refrigerated for extra soothing. At , it's an easy recommendation. Not a wooden toy, but the design is so well-executed that Montessori educators often approve it. Hundreds of thousands of 5-star reviews. One of the few plastic toys that earns its place in a natural-material nursery.




