Lamaze Captain Calamari Spin & Explore Gym

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As with all Lamaze toys, it is well made and thought out for children - to encourage discovery, play and experiences with textures/colours and sounds. This colourful patchwork mat from award-winning toy brand Taf Toys comes with a number of interactive sensory elements including a pineapple teether plus a handsized mirror to encourage extra tummy time and help your little one nail their core work. To join your little one on the mat try our full-body postnatal workout at home with minimal equipment.

Our toddler tester is so keen on his rug, he insists on stripping off to enjoy the full benefits of soft fur on his belly before bed! To help you get started, Stubbs has outlined the following ways to get the most from your baby floor gym and encourage regular and consistent tummy time. The Lamaze spin and explore garden gym is such a neat product which I first found out about at one of the daycare centres I worked at as we had just opened and this was one of the awesome toys we had received, I loved it so much and thought it was a great way to encourage tummy time so when my daughter was old enough to use such a thing I went out and brought one for her. A super-soft quilted cotton design with non-slip backing, it will make a simple but stylish addition to the nursery and a great spot for all-important tummy time explorations. The child can simply choose to stop engaging with the activities on offer and signal to their parents when they wish to have attention and contact.If marine life is on your vision board, this gorgeous seashell-shaped mat is perfect for rolling about at playtime and doubles up as a decorative rug for your little one's room as they grow older. This extra-thick and gloriously colourful activity mat comes with a number of built in activities including textured fabric for sensory development and a bonus tummy time pillow. We were only able to get pictures for one of the kiddos but the two therapists who are using it both say that it has been helpful.

This bold and colourful deep sea-themed mat from childhood development experts Lamaze is more than just a play accessory. Baby likes to touch and feel different things so they will reach out to investigate their immediate world or shake their hands or feet to hear rattles and tinkles. If your little one is busy bouncing off the walls and likes to dash around the house at a thousand miles an hour, then you'll benefit from this foam play mat from British brand Toddlekind.These dusty pink and durable foam squares are a great solution to comfortable play on any type of floor. With colourful designs and a range of different activities, baby gyms are designed to stimulate the senses and provide an engaging experience for hours on end. Unusual textures such as crinkles and crackles, an unbreakable mirror and toys that are there to be reached for and grabbed.

We particularly rate the dangling animals that kept our baby tester amused for a solid five minutes, and the integrated tummy time pillow is a nice touch. We read every studies and bring you a digestive and actionable tips to help your baby develop its intellect and creativity to its full potential. Using this product really helped us extend the time he would spend on his tummy as there were so many things going on to keep him distracted. Baby play mats differ from baby gyms as they don't come with quite so many accessories, so your baby can focus on their workout. That's right mamas, play mats provide a safe space for babies and toddlers to play happily on the floor, while also encouraging both physical, mental and sensory development.

To tick all of your baby's sensory development boxes, combine it with a super-cute activity arch too and let the games begin.

Allowing a child to freely explore a playmat or activity gym provides a fun and entertaining atmosphere without over-stimulation. This is a free public forum presenting user opinions on selected products, and as such the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of kiwireviews.

They will learn to lift their shoulders, head and neck to get a better view of their fascinating new world. Don’t expect your little one to love it straight away, but if they do, that’s brilliant,' says Stubbs.