Bright Starts, 5-in-1 Your Way Ball Play Activity Gym and Ball Pit with 40 Balls - Totally Tropical, Play Gym with 20+ Minutes of Lights and Music, 7 Detachable Activity Toys, Ages Newborn +

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Pampers Parents loved how the Baby Einstein 5-in-1 Journey of Discovery Activity Gym could be customized to the baby’s needs with its interactive and removable toys. Other Pampers Parents loved the bright colors and music options, as well as the size of this baby gym. Price. Baby gyms and mats come at many different price points, so choose one that you find is good value for money and fits your budget. Plus, when your baby is a little older and more active, we've also compiled a guide to the best baby walker to help them toddle along further than their play mat. As baby grows up, he can practice motor skills by dropping the balls himself! For younger babies, the jumbo playmat lays flat for tummy time (psst, we even added in a tummy time prop pillow). The cheerful elephant toy plays music and lights up to catch and keep baby’s attention. You’ll love the Totally Tropical fashion complete with toucans, palm trees and more. Playtime is all around with 6 additional toys: bead chaser, safari-themed crinkle toy, baby-safe mirror, flash cards, hanging leaf toy and bead rattle. Who’s ready to have a ball with Bright Starts.

Pampers Parents loved that this baby mat was soft and cute, with lots of textures that their little ones could touch and play with. They also found it easy to clean. Look for non-toxic materials, says Lilley. 'Your little one will have their mouth on it after all!' she explains. 'Definitely think about how easily you can clean it too – popping one in the washing machine is great, but frankly the washing pile is huge when you have a newborn and then it still has to dry before you can use it again.' Storage Includes 7 tropically cool take-along toys: elephant musical toy, crinkle toy, mirror, flash cards, hanging leaf toy and bead rattle Features: More doesn’t always mean better. Look for activity gyms with a good balance of interactive features, with space to add to or change it up.Bring the joy of a ball pit right to your living room with the 5-in-1 Your Way Ball Play Activity Gym & Ball Pit from Bright Starts! With 5 ways to play, this activity mat is super flexible for whatever your baby’s age or stage needs. You can even adjust the plush walls down or up to fill the play gym with 40 colourful balls, making the joy last through the toddler years! Mum and dad can get in on the action (and get lots of co-play bonding time) by dropping the balls through the mesh canopy hole. The 48-inch jumbo mat and play gym has adjustable walls that keep boisterous babies safe during play time and tummy time (do see our guide to the best tummy time toys approved by parents if your little one needs some encouragement with this). It also features an easy carry storage case for portability and comes with seven take-along toys that include an elephant music player, crinkle toy, mirror, flashcards, hanging leaf toy and bead rattle. The elephant even plays 20+ minutes of merry melodies. The manufacturer claims that its innovative cushioning is so soft an egg wouldn’t break even when dropped onto it from a 10 foot height — though we don’t recommend testing this unless you’re prepared for the cleanup! When buying any type of plaything for your baby, consider safety above all else. Purchasing new items from a reputable brand and well-known retailer offers protection, as secondhand or off-brand toys could include unsafe pieces, be damaged, have missing parts or even have been subject to safety recalls. With so many types of play mats on the market, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the choice. Do you need a simple mat that serves as a comfy spot for your baby to play or enjoy tummy time? Or would you prefer an activity gym with lots of tactile toys, flashing lights, and even music?

You can use a baby gym or play mat from day one under supervision, but babies between three to six months old get the most from this type of sensory development. During this stage, your little one starts to develop hand-eye coordination, so reaching for dangling toys and playing with crinkly fabrics can be a fun challenge. Choosing the right baby gym or play mat is a highly personal decision. Whether you’re drawn to certain colors, the toy selection, or the overall setup, you’ll know which one is right for you and your baby when you see it. Size: ‎82 x 82 x 51 cm | Material: Plastic | Batteries required: None | Suitable for: Can be used from birth | Skills: Best for hand/eye coordination and gross motor skills What we loveFloor play: The best way for your little one to develop their skills is to get down on the floor with them! 'Baby gyms also allows space for the whole family or some friends to join them and for everyone to be comfortable on the floor together.' All of our Swears By articles start with research via the Mumsnet forums. We know nothing beats a real recommendation from a parent, so we thoroughly scoured the forum threads in search of the activity gyms and mats parents and their babies love. Expert opinions This baby gym has been invaluable for us. Babies love it. I’ve since noticed that a lot of friends/family have the same one."(Vetted by Mumsnet user sabrinathethirtysomethingwitch)

We got this Tiny Love one for my daughter when she was about a week old. To start with, it was just somewhere to put her, but from about two weeks she'd quite happily stare at herself in the mirror for five or 10 minutes - just long enough for me to grab lunch . She's now seven months and is still getting use out of it."(Vetted by Mumsnet user Tangle) Our verdictA play gym can help a baby enjoy and look forward to time spent playing on the floor. There are infant activity gyms in dozens of styles and colors with all sorts of different toys and features, so choosing the best one for your child might seem challenging. Knowing what characteristics are the most educational and entertaining might make it easier to make the best selection.