Bright Starts, 5-in-1 Your Way Ball Play Activity Gym and Ball Pit with 40 Balls - Totally Tropical, Ages Newborn + & Lansinoh Disposable Breast Pads Pack of 60

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Playing with your baby is a wonderful way to teach them about the world while bonding. Point out interesting parts of the play gym. Say the names of objects and describe them, such as, “Look at the yellow sun. The sun keeps us warm and helps things grow.” Although your little one might not understand everything you say, doing so helps their brain develop. It also teaches about important subjects such as social skills, vocabulary and body language. When it comes to choosing the right baby play mat or gym for you and your little one, Pampers Parents recommend considering the following:

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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.Baby Einstein’s Neptune Discover Reef Play Activity Gym doesn’t compete against the larger, more expensive models for features, but it does beat them on portability. Small, compact and travel ready, you can remove the bar and fit it into your infant carrier for baby-centred entertainment on the go. Not going anywhere? The mat can be removed and used for tummy time, and the toys can be unclipped and stored in the nappy bag for when you really need it. Oh, and it is much, much cheaper than some alternatives too! 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. Durability. Get a mat or a gym that is capable of withstanding wear and tear, especially if you want your little one to use it into toddlerhood, or perhaps if you want to put it aside to eventually be used by a younger sibling.

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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? My son loved his Baby Einstein one. Spent up to 10 mins under there which was great for me. He loved the music box in the middle of the stanchions."(Brand recommended by Mumsnet user AlbusPercivalWulfricBrianSun) Our verdict Bought a Tiny Love play mat with my first son. Was invaluable until he started sitting as he LOVED batting at the huge array of stuff we attached to it (he still loves watching things spin)." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user yomellamoHelly) Size: L114cm x W114cm | Material: Cotton | Batteries required: None | Suitable for: 0 months+ | Skills: Best for motor skills What we loveAlthough this was voted as the best play mat among Pampers Parents, they were divided about the quality of the product, with a few saying that they found the Skip Hop Camping Cubs Baby Play Mat to be of good quality, while others said they found that it fell apart easily. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that playtime should begin on the first day a newborn comes home from the hospital. The AAP states that babies should have two to three periods of tummy time spent playing with parents per day. While this playtime only needs to last for three to five minutes for newborns, this amount should increase gradually until a little one spends about an hour per day enjoying time playing on their tummy. 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. Size: H106cm x W45cm x D115cm | Material: Plastic | Batteries required: No | Suitable for: 0 - 12 months | Skills: Best for motor skills and cognition What we love

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The Play Gym by Lovevery comes with five Montessori-inspired development zones to help your little one learn and explore.Easy to store. Many Pampers Parents wanted a mat or a gym that was easy to store when not using, or that was easy to take with them on a vacation or day out. 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 love Size: H113cm x W52cm x D76cm | Material: Plastic | Batteries required: Yes (3x AAA) | Suitable for: 0 months+ | Skills: Best for gross motor skills What we love