Editorial Review

Activity mats are a staple baby item in most households. They provide a safe, fun, and educational environment where your little one can lie or sit, and play. Tiny Love's award-winning deluxe mat depicts a riot of happy animals. Elephants, monkeys, giraffes, and even birds will charm your baby who will love the round mirror, squeaky bird, crinkly elephant ear, and pullable giraffe tail. Also included are four plastic rings that can hang from the crossbars, each one with a different plush animal attached to it providing more stimulation and activities. Hidden in one corner of the playmat is a small plastic box housing a switch and speaker. Move the switch to Mozart to hear 10 continuous minutes of music and to light up the three flowers on the mat. Switch to Nursery Tunes for shorter snippets of three popular songs. The mat and its arches fold up nicely, and the entire gym snaps together and travels easily. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (283)

what a fun gym!
our munchkin, and our friends munchkins, all seem to have a blast in this gym. i love that it comes with a mirror (i just wish it could be removed to be played with and/or attached to crib), great sounding classical and nursery music (activated by switch or baby), lights (baby loves to stare at) and cute animals that we occassionally attach to the stroller and take along with us. so versitle, what a fun gym!

A definite must for all mom's and babies!!!!!
My son really enjoys this, and so do I.It keeps him and I entertained for a long time!

Our newborn loves this
He loves looking in the mirror, playing with the hanging toys and listening to the music.Our son is 6 weeks old and we play with him a lot on this mat with the music playing so I'm kind of impressed that we haven't had to change the batteries yet.The bright colors and different textures are fun to watch my son explore but he loves playing with that little kid in the mirror the most! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant   

Editorial Review

This is a happy, noisy toy that should amuse most toddlers. Everything that can be touched reacts in some way, from a trombone-playing frog to a book that sings the alphabet. Our favorite is the colored keyboard that sings each color you press. The tabletop can be placed on the floor for those still in the crawling phase, or can sit on the included legs for a sturdy surface and leaning spot for little ones who are new to walking. If there is any fault with the Learning Table, it may be that it has too many features: each element of the table reacts in two different ways, depending on whether it's in Learn Mode or Music Mode. (Modes are switched by flipping the page of the book mounted in the center of the table.) Though this means more fun stuff for kids to hear, the mode concept is not one that they can be expected to understand, and the effect of the toy's inconsistent reactions is likely to be confusion. --David Stoesz ... Read more

Reviews (722)

Great toy!
My daughter got this table for Christmas when she was 6 months old. She wasn't standing yet so we took the legs off and put it on the floor for her to play with. She's been playing with it everyday since. She's now 11 months and still loves it.

Best table toy ever!!!
We bought our daughter this toy about 3 months ago and she still just loves it.She is 9 months old and it is one of her favorite toys.There are many different things to do.If your baby loves music like mine this is the toy for you.It has also been great to help her learn to pull up on.It's a great toy!!!

still loving it!
MY DAUGHTER REC'D THIS TOY FORCHRISTMAS-SHE IS NOW 15 MONTHS OLD, AND STILL PLAYS WITH IT EVERYDAY!THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS TO PLAY WITH ON THE TABLE!I LOVE THAT, WITH THE TURN OF A PAGE, YOU CAN SWITCH FROM ABC'S TO MUSIC! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronic Learning Aids    2. Baby and Infant    3. Learning    4. Toddler    5. Activity    6. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    7. Electronic    8. Hand-Eye Coordination    9. Musical   

Reviews (4)

Great toy to give moms a break
Great toy for babies. My daughter can spend one hour on the mat by herself. I also made a few adjustments for her to enjoy the toy even better by placing the mirror on top, so she can look at herself while laying down on her back. She absolutely loves it. Also, I placed the bird chime towards the end where her legs are so she can kick it since the kicking pat doesn't respond to her kicks at all. The chime makes wonderful sounds.
The kicking pat really need to be improved. The kicking pat doesn't respond unless you kick hard at the exact spot. This kicking pat is not designed for little babies, maybe useful when baby gets older.

Anisa's Mom
I just bought this mat this past weekend from my local Babies R Us after comparing it online with other playmats.My local Toys R Us didn't have any in stock, and I didn't want to wait for one to be shipped to me.One reason I was drawn to this one is because the mat is much bigger than a lot of the other ones.I also like the idea of snapping the sides together to form somewhat of a border around my baby.As soon as I bought it home, I couldn't wait to unpack it. I set it up, which was very easy and put my daughter, Anisa, who is 3 1/2 months old, on it.Right away she started batting at the dangling figures and kicking on the kickpad.She really likes the tiger :-).She spent about a 1/2 hour playing on this mat and was just smiling and laughing.I left her with her dad for about another 20 minutes, and when I came back, she'd fallen asleep right there on the mat.I guess she played so much, she wore herself out. Wow!

Another thing that I like about this mat is the fact that the bars that hold the hanging figures simply unsnap from each other, lay flat and I can then change her right on the mat without having to pick her up to change her diaper somewhere else and then bring her back to play.

I do have an issue with the kickpad.It seems to take a lot of strength and exactness for the lights to light up and to play the music.If she doesn't kick exactly on the imprint showing the ball of the foot, it doesn't light or play the music.And I've gotta say my daughter has pretty strong kicks when we are playing, but I guess they are not strong enough when she kicks this kickpad.

The description on Amazon.com said that 3 AA batteries were included, but when I bought it at Babies R Us, there weren't any batteries included.Now I don't know if Amazon has a slightly different one or they get some extras from the manufacturer, but I think if you are paying $70 (which is quite pricey I must say), batteries should be included.After checking 3 other Total Playground Activity Mats on the shelf at Babies R Us, I gave in bought a 4-pack of AA batteries at 4 more dollars :-(.

Overall, I really like this mat because it has some really nice features, eventhough it is a bit pricey.Aside from the kickpad issues, we really do like this toy because it is both educational and fun and it keeps Anisa well entertained and happy.

Great toy...Worth the money!
My three month old loves this gym.I was a little nervous about spending so much on what seemed to be just a blanket with some toys attached but I am thrilled with what I received.My son will spend 20 min. easily playing on this.I would recommend this to any parent. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant   

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Great for my babies!
My son has a 3 month old and a 1 year old and my youngest two are 9 months old. I love this tent! I take one or two of them to the beach with us and the babies have a nice place to nap, that's quite, dark, and most of all, safe.

Wonderful Item for Babies and Moms!
I can't tell you what a lifesaver this play tent is!It keeps baby safe and happy while we're on the beach or at picnics, and it's FUN FUN FUN for her!The material is durable, and it sets up and stores away in a snap!There should be one of these in the car trunk of every parent of an infant or toddler!It's perfect for changing baby too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby    2. Outdoor Play    3. Tents    4. Activity    5. Play Tents    6. Baby and Infant    7. Pretend Play    8. Water Toys    9. Toddler    10. Safety    11. Travel Safety    12. Playtents    13. Camping    14. Preschool   

Reviews (71)

Boring
We bought this when our daughter was 3 months old. Either She couldn't reach the toys or they were smacking her in the face. She couldnt make the music come on and she had no interest in any of the toys. She may like it when she can crawl and it turns into a tunnel but as a baby playmat its not worth it

Cheap and no fun!
I was not impressed at all with this toy.It looks cheap, first of all, and was not entertaining at all for my daughter, who is now 8 months and has had it since birth.The two teething toys were cheap and looked like something you'd get in a happy meal.The ball was fine, but the only toy really worth the money is the octopus, and it hangs too high up to be any fun-- my daughter couldn't reach it until she could sit up alone, and by then she wasn't interested anymore.I wound up buying a Gymini, and then removing the octopus from this toy and putting it on the Gymini.There are far better playgyms-- don't waste your money.

Looks Cheap
I recieved this as a shower gift and was not satisfied with the quality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning   

Editorial Review

Sometimes you just have to put down your little bundle of joy and give your arms a rest! Butwhere can you set someone who may not be able to sit upright? The Gymini 3-D Activity Gym may be theperfect answer. This award-winning portable, washable gym is easy to assemble. Simply spread the3-foot-square quilt on the floor and enjoy a vivid animal circus in red, white, and black. Slide two pliablearches into the corner sockets of the quilt, so that they cross diagonally. Clip the beads, rattles, and mirrorsinto the hole-punched arches. The dangles can be repositioned for endless variety. Babies can lie on theirbacks and stare up at the colorful dangling toys. The gym will improve babies' hand-eye coordination, andsoon they'll be reaching, stretching, kicking, pulling, and rolling--an adorable sight! To put away the gym,simply remove the arches, fold up the quilt, and tuck all the parts into a handy waterproof carrying case.--Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

Reviews (247)

Can't get enough
We couldn't find very many black, white and red toys so we purchased this as soon as we saw it...and thank goodness we did.Our son loves it and can't get enough of it.

My son can't take his eyes off of it!!
My son loves this product.I love the bright colors and all the different interchangable toys you can purchase to go with it.Easy to wash and folds easily to store!LOVE IT!!!

THE BEST EVER
This gymni is a great buy. I bought this for my daughter when she was two months old and it was the greatest toy ever.She loved looking at the toys at first and begun to kick her legs.Within a few weeks she would bat at the toys and pretty soon she could grab them.This was the greatest toy for my newborn she could lay under it for hours.Which made housework so easy for me because she was very happy under her play gym.Great toy and I recommend it for any newborn.After she was to old for the gym at about six months when she could sit up.She now enjoys playing with the detachable rattle, mirror and music box. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Gyms    3. Baby and Infant    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Stuffed Toys   

Editorial Review

Toys that grow with your child from infancy to toddlerhood are well worth their cost. The Classical Chorus Gym is one such toy, allowing your child to explore music at every stage of his development. As an infant, your child can lay on his back and bat at the hanging toys while the keyboard plays 10 different classical or nursery melodies, some with a children’s chorus. You can set the music to play continuously for up to 10 minutes, or only when your child successfully hits a toy, teaching him cause and effect. When your child learns to sit, the keyboard adjusts with him to the proper height, and then adjusts one more times to accommodate a standing or walking child. At these stages, you can set the music to play part of a song when your child presses a key or let your child experiment with scales and individual notes. The keyboard’s "singing" stars light up as music plays to further delight budding musicians. The Classical Chorus Gym requires three "C" batteries for operation. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Infant toy combines music with sit- or stand-and-play activity
• 3 ways for Baby to play
• Parents can set to provide up to 10 minutes of music
• Plastic legs fold down for sit-and-play mode

Reviews (189)

Great for all ages!
I love this toy!Someone bought it for us when our baby was born.She's been using it since she was about 2 months old and had enough control of her arms and legs to bat at the toys that hang down.She is now 6 months and sitting up so I converted it so the sitting stage and she still plays with it all the time.When she was learning to sit up it was great too because she would keep her balance by hanging onto the keys and "playing" music.My nephew is 18 months and he still plays with his everyday.This is the only toy that has consistently captured her attention and she will play with this toy for at least 20 minutes at a time.

could be better designed
My main problem with this toy is it confuses my four month old.He hits a key, and a star above the key lights up.So he hits the star, and nothing happens.It's a small thing, but this toy would be so much better if either the keys lit up, or if he could hit the star and have it make a noise too.
I love how easy it is to set this up.The legs come off and on very quickly.My son can't sit up on his own yet, so I take the legs off the keyboard, prop him up against me, and have him play.And I really like the large variety of music.I think this is a pretty good toy, and definitely worth $30.

Must have!!!!
I love love love this toy!!! My daughter had used it from the day she was born. Now she uses it to pull up and stand. She has never once tipped over when trying. This is one of the few toys that she can stand and play with since that is big in the house now. This toy has gotten more use than any other. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Electronic   

Reviews (56)

Gets better with age
My baby got this as a newborn, but was not interested in it until 3 months.As a newborn she would hit the lever to get the bird out and the music would scare her, she spent a lot of time crying while using this toy!Now that she is over 3 months, she likes the music and loves to look at the mirror.I hang other linkadoos from the flower and she loves to pull at them.We have never had a problem with the house falling out, it is buttoned pretty securely, nor has she ever gotten any body part stuck in it.I like this toy and she enjoys it at this age, but if I had to do it again, I would probably get one of the Tiny Love Gyms that hold more interest for newborns.I registered for this because I didn't want anyone to spend $60 on the Tiny Love mat I originally wanted.I thought the red white and black one would be too boring, come to find out my baby gets over-stimulated by music and lights so the basic mat would have been perfect.Get to know your baby first, then decide which mat would suit their interests.

My sons loves this
My son loves this.He tries to see himself in the mirror and loves grabbing the animals.He gets so excited when he realizes he makes the music.

great toy
we bought this for our then-2 month old. he loves the music and lights. and now that he's 5 months, we hang toys from the mirror, and he loves pulling on them and chewing on them. this is a great overall toy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

They call it "a multisensory play environment and activity gym"; you may just think of it as a good way to get a rug-rat off the rug. The base of the play nest is an inflatable vinyl ring (39 inches external diameter) encased in a fabric cover that's festooned with animal scenes and a variety of textures, and flaps; four fabric-covered gym bars connect to the ring and meet at a point over your baby's head. You can attach various included soft toys (a sun that plays "You Are My Sunshine," a mirrored star) with links to the bars. For the youngest infant, this is a cozy place to watch the world; slightly older tots will enjoy the sense of security and a bit of assistance with sit-up play. Toddlers may give the play nest a second life by seeing whether they can throw the toys or themselves into it. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (36)

Great for "almost sitting" babies!
This toy affectionately referred to as "The Donut" in our house was priceless from about 3 months to 7 months (until our daughter began crawling out of it and onto bigger better things). We partially inflated it at 3 months, and she enjoyed having the support and being able to be more upright....then we slowly inflated it more as she began to learn to sit up. We believe it helped her to sit up sooner, as it was a good exercise for her to "wobble around" safely in the middle. It is still in the corner of her room, housing some favorite toys and she still gets a kick out of climbing in and out of it.

Definitely a great transition toy for babies just about to sit up and crawl! The only downside is that it definitely has a loud decor, but will grab a babies attention pretty early! If you have a pump, its great to travel with. We took it on many vacations and it was a great thing to have in hotel rooms!

caution: watch babies closely
I have had this product for approximately 18 months. I really enjoy having it, but mothers beware. When it says not to leave a child unattended in it take it seriously. I haven't ever left mine unattended for any reason. From hands on experience and watching how the baby moves I have used extreme caution. My little girl at 2 months would slide down into the inside and get upset. We always had to keep a blanket underneath her bottom to keep her from sliding down in there. This seems like it could be a major hazard if left unattended for any length of time. I would be afraid of the baby either suffocating or breaking a bone if not watched correctly. I'm just giving a heads up on this. I have never experienced anything sreious, but just want everyone that hasn't purchased it to beware. Things like this could happen if a person isn't careful. My little girl is 20 months old and still loves it, but she is only 20 lbs. so she still fits in it. I have brought it back out for my new little one to use and he loves looking at the colors and toys. My favorite thing about this is that you can take it about anywhere you want as long as you have an air pump. The cover is washable and it stores easily too. Don't be afraid it was a good investment. Just please be a responsible parent and take precautions.

cheaper at babycatalog.com
my daughter loves this. shes is 3 months old.
the only problem i had is the plastic poles come undone. you really have to slam them in there good. other then that i love it. i paid like $10 less for mine at babycatalog. com they have a lot of stuff cheaper ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Gyms    4. Visual Stimulation    5. Baby and Infant    6. Learning    7. Toddler   

Reviews (24)

Great Toy
We bought this for our son right around his 3 month birthday to keep at his day care provider's house and he has loved it every minute since then.He loves to bat the rattle and watch it spin around.Having the 2 volume levels is a nice feature. We also have the kick and crawl aquarium at our house but he prefers this one a so if deciding between the two I would pick this one.

Pretty Good Playmate
The one negative aspect of this toy is the fact that there's absolutely no padding for the baby to lay on. But to solve that problem I put one of my daughters quilt under the cover to make it soft and comfortable for her little body. I find the toys to be in her hands reach and the bright colors and sounds have helped her be more entertained with this toy

You are kidding, right?
I havnt purchased this toy yet but I gotta point out that the manufacturers age and suggested age of up to 24 months contradicts the safety warning a few paragraphs below saying its not suitable for children under 3 years old ! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning   

Reviews (166)

Three years old and going strong
This is a great piece, my daughter loved it. Now that I am expecting another I have pulled it out. Three years later, and a lot of washes it has held up perfectly. Though I do have to purchase new toys for the bar since I can't find all the originals. The only downside is it started to fade after a couple washes....yet I did not wash it on gentle so it is most likely my own fault.

I liked it but....
My baby loved this gym and I was so sad when I had to return it. I washed the butterfly according to the instructions of machine washing on gentle and the head almost ripped off!

One of the best shower presents
I love this mat!!I had bought the Tiny Love Gymini in black, red and white for my son after reading all the info that those are best colors for newborns and that it was an award winning mat.As a shower present I received the brightly colored butterfly mat by Carters and I figured I'd give that to my mother to keep it there as a spare but I'm glad I never did that.After putting him on the Tiny Love mat he'd just lay there and do nothing.Put him on the butterfly mat and he's happy for hours just hitting all the toys (his favorite is the turtle mirror).Also, for a great funny picture of your little bundle of joy, take a picture of your babies' head on the butterfly head.It looks like the baby has antennas if you place the baby just so and the butterfly's cheeks and smile look like antennas for your baby.It is one of my favorite pix.Needless to say, this is a great product.It keeps my baby happy for hours and he can entertain himself and giggle at the toys as he hits them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Baby Toys    3. Gyms    4. Baby and Infant    5. Toddler   

Reviews (36)

Almost 7 months old...and still a favorite
My son loves these three toys!He used to just stare at them when we would hang them over his carseat handle (kept him entertained at restaurants!) when he was a couple months old.Now he loves to play with them, chew on them, crinkle the material, etc... His eyes light up whenever he sees any of them - although the monkey is his favorite.Now that he's starting to teethe, he likes to chew on the butterfly one.I really like that they can all clip onto anything - prevents them from falling out of the stroller/carseat.Plus you can dangle them and have baby reach for them.I would highly recommend them!

Great for the car!
I received these as a baby shower gift and have used them almost from day one.These were the first toys that caught my son's attention.I hung the elephant and monkey on his infant car seat and they kept him company on many car rides.Now he is 5 months old and he loves to chew on the butterflies.These toys are definitely a great buy for the money!

Great entertaining toys
My daughter who is currently 7 months absolutely adores those toys.She plays with them and holds on to them while she is in her crib. She loved them so much that I bought her more Tiny Love toys which are sold separately to put on her crib.Sometimes she falls asleep by holding on to one of the toys. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning    3. Toddler    4. Activity    5. Stuffed Toys   

Editorial Review

This interactive learning toy will grow along with your infant. There are two modes: one for infants and "lie-down" play and the other for older babies and "sitting-up" play. Lie-down play consists of a musical mode and a learning mode. In learning mode your baby can listen to the "Hello World Song" sung in five languages while watching the bright primary colors of the motorized mobile whirling away. In music mode your baby will hear over 10 minutes of music from around the world. For sitting-up play, detach the mobile and your child will be ready for some of the following hands-on learning activities: spin the world ball to hear "hello" in five languages, play peek-a-boo with the mirror, spin the animal roller to hear animal names, colors, and counting. These same buttons will play songs in the music mode, the most impressive of which was the world vocal chorus we heard when we opened the mirror. Thoughtful and engaging, this toy should hold your child's interest for a long time. Requires four "AA" batteries (not included). --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

Reviews (87)

My 2 month old loves it!
My 2 month old daughter just loves this. We also have the Baby Einstein Activity Gym, however, it doesn't really interest her. This Gym keeps her attention and she just loves the different songs/tunes.I would highly recommend this over any of the activity mats.

My 9 wk old daughterand 2 yr old nephew love it.
My daughter love's this. She and the dog love looking up at the mobile. The music keeps her attention and I love that it has all the different languages.My 2 year old nephew loves this also. It coverts easy for a toddler and he loves the touching, spinning and button pushing.All in all I think it is a pretty good learning toy.

Mama's Other Little Helper
We bought the Leapstart Gym for my now 19mo when she was about 6 months old.It took her a little bit to be interested in it, as it does with some toys, but when she finally 'got it' she loved it!Easy to move into the sitting up mode - though I had no idea what to do with the mobile then - ?It was great to sit her in front of it and be able to do something without worry of her crawling over to me.She used it to pull up on when learning to stand and it stayed in place - didn't topple over as some toys for that age will.When she started walking she didn't seem to be very interested in it for awhile (at 1 year), but the last couple of months - (17-19) now that she is getting more verbal she is playing with it again.
I like the different languages and the ability to control the volume.I think I've only replaced the batteries twice in just over a year?But I've always turned it off at night. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Toddler    3. Learning    4. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    5. Electronic    6. Music    7. Hand-Eye Coordination    8. Electronic Learning Aids    9. Activity    10. Musical   

Features

• Includes machine-washable tote bag for mat
• Reversible playmat with 2 sets of activities
• Includes stimulation for sight, sound, and hearing
• Mother Goose side encourages learning traditional rhymes

Reviews (16)

A Must Have for Us!
This is fabulous! Our son has loved it since he got as a Christmas gift at the age of 3 months. It's great for tummy time, and now that he's sitting but still a bit wobbly he's got a cushy place if he happens to tumble over while sitting and playing. He's also taken several naps in this when we've been away from home. It comes with a handy travel bag which is nice to have. We get tons of complements on the mat and everyone wants to know where we got it. I love it! It's one of my favorites! Wish I had it with my first son.

Love it
Best gift ever.I had it on our registry and our Aunt & Uncle bought it for us.Our son has been fascinated with all the visiuals on both sides.The mirror is great for tummy time, he looks up at himself giggles now. He also rolls around to grab at the different attached toys.(beware kitties love them too)Worth every penny.Washes up nicely when you put machine a gentle.Our son is in it every day for wiggle time.

lots of options
At first my infant was not entertained. He cried when he was very young. I think that the colors were to stimulating. Over time he started to enjoy it more. After he started crawling and I discontinued using a changing table for saftey reasons, I started using this circle as a changing pad on a bed or on the floor. It is great for changing using either side. The side with the morror distracts him as well as the side with the attached toys. It keeps him still for the time it takes to change his diaper....otherwise a hard feat for an active pre-toddler. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Toddler    3. Activity    4. Learning    5. Hand-Eye Coordination   

Editorial Review

Toddlers love to hear their favorite nursery rhyme songs, and of coursethey love anything with sound effects and flashing lights. This electronicmusical toy is 45 inches long and 11 inches wide, with a large, one-octavekeyboard sporting a plastic handprint on each key and a red button above thatflashes when the key is played. The keyboard can be played in five differenttones: piano, bells, doggie barks, kitty meows, or birdie tweets, and in severalmodes: complete songs, free-play mode, or preprogrammed mode. The preprogrammedmode is an interesting feature that will help preschoolers (or their parents)learn to play the eight familiar songs. The tiny red light flashes, you playthat handprint, and follow along until--hey, you're making music! The musicalmat has a wipe-clean plastic surface, and it requires two AA batteries (notincluded). --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

Reviews (10)

No Good
I bought this for my daughters birthday and when we got it, it was a piece of junk the buttons worked for one day then the next day when you tried to push a cerain button it would give you a different noise or it would not work at all, the things are hard to push you have to really push hard on them, this toy is not worth it not even the amount they are asking for to be honest I think it is worth fifty cents, I am very disapointed in it.

Fun toy
This was given to my 18 month old son last Christmas. He enjoyed playing with it daily for awhile. I recommend not putting this in the toy box. Now a year later it has some problems - it only plays when IT wants to. I do like this toy, but it needs to be well taken care of to last.

Musical Hands mat
This toy does not work.I do not recommend it.There is no quality to the workmanship.A total disappointment ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Preschool    3. Learning    4. Toddler    5. Activity    6. Music    7. Musical Instruments    8. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    9. Electronic    10. Hand-Eye Coordination    11. Musical   

Editorial Review

Activity mats are a staple baby item in most households. They provide a safe, fun, and educationalenvironment where babies can lie, or sit, and entertain themselves. Tiny Love's award-winning deluxe mat depictsa riot of happy animals in Noah's Ark. Roosters, cows, giraffes, and even puppies will charm your baby.Acouple of squeaky, crinkly portholes hiding a cat and a lion add interest to this already jolly toy. Baby willlove the turtle mirror, rattling whale, jangling octopus, jingling rainbow, and the seahorse that sings "OldMacDonald." This mat will provide endless sensory stimulation and will build baby's language-learningfoundations. The mat and its arches fold up nicely, and the entire gym snaps together and travels easily.--Sandy Hirsch ... Read more

Reviews (148)

Great Investment
We were hesitant to spend $50 on an infant toy, but it was so worth it.My daughter stared, kicked, and rolled for many hours on this toy the first 6 months.The colors are great and she loved the accessories.She is now 9 months and I removed the toys.She now has them hanging on her car seat, stroller, and high chair.This is so versatile and well worth the money.

My baby loves it!
I bought this for my baby when she was just over a month old.$50 seemed like a lot of money, but she loves it.She will lay on it and play for an hour, and she is only 2 months old.It allows me to get things done while she is safe & content.It is the best $50 I spent.I'd recommend it to anyone.

Worth every penny!
This playmat is one of the best gifts the baby received! During the earlier months, he loved staring at the attachment toys, which encouraged him to reach & bat at things. Later, during tummy time, he discovered the crinkly pad and the bright colors on the mat, itself. We have also taken off the toys and attached them to his exersaucer, stroller, and carseat, for even portable fun. The rings that attached the toys to the gymini were also used to attach other toys with little loops. Therefore, we are still using the gymini (and different parts of it) at 7 months and will probably continue to do so. What a well-designed toy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Gyms    3. Baby and Infant    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Stuffed Toys   

Reviews (6)

Worth It!!!
This is the best thing besides the bouncer that my daughter loves.My daughter can spend an hour or more underneath it!She "trys" to talk to the bird when it hasn't moved in awhile!(She's almost 3months old but loved it since Day 1. Soon she'll be able to explore all the stuff on the mat when she gets more tummy time! I totally recommend this item!!!!!!

Well worth it!
Love this playmat... the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it lacks a "kicking option".To take care of that problem I bought the wind chimes in the playmat area and they hook to this gym and my baby can kick at those.He loves to watch the bird and it is pleasant to listen to.

fantastic toy for baby
My daughter loves this toy. The bird at the top flutters on when the baby kicks the bars. The music and chirping sounds are both quite nice. The toys that come with it to hang from the bars are very nice too. I like that the toy hangers are kind of horseshoe-shaped, so that if baby pulls hard enough the toy will come off the bars and she can play with it. We've taken a couple of them and put them on the carseat.

My 3 y.o. old plays roughly with it, and so far it has held up!
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Editorial Review

Babies will get a real physical and mental workout with this play gym. It's pretty much like all of the other models out there, but its stand-out is its versatility and diversity of features for infants at all stages. A kicking gym for infants is made of attractive objects than spin, light up, and make sounds with each tiny foot-fall. A Ferris wheel loaded with colorful balls spins overhead to create additional interest. Babies who can sit up can spin the Ferris wheel themselves, and watch it release the five balls down a tunneled ramp and out the side of the gym. This in turn sets off music and lights as the balls zip past noisy, spinning obstacles. It's not just fun and games, though: the activities are designed to develop motor skills, cognitive learning, and stimulation of the senses.Diane Beall ... Read more

Features

• Infant toy combines music with sit- or stand-and-play activity
• 3 ways for Baby to play
• Parents can set to provide up to 10 minutes of music
• Plastic legs fold down for sit-and-play mode

Reviews (25)

ShopSavy
After reading others reviews of this swing, I had to comment.I bought this swing for my daughter when she was 18 months.She is now turning 3 and the swing is still in wonderful condition(even the ropes!) even though it's been outside for 1 1/2 years.That's even inluding a storm that brought us about 5 inches of ice.My daughter loved this when I bought it for her and she still does.She could swing for hours if it wasn't always raining in the Northwest.I would most definitly buy this again if I have another child.As for those that are complaining about the ropes...they are ropes!They are eventually going to unravel unless you happen to have a rope from a shipyard that is ment to hold vessels and not a child that ways less than 40 lbs.

Swing is OK... constricting
When I ordered the swing I thought that it would have a flat seat for the child to sit in. Instead it has grooves for his legs. The rope is a little short and it is somewhat difficult to adjust for proper swinging.It does swing.I will choose a different seat today.

Masons Pa Pa
Looked at lots of swings but this one had NO sharp edges, tray is nice and safety belts cover a wide range. Good product and was reasonably priced. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Toddler    3. Outdoor Play   

Reviews (86)

Great toy!!!
I think this toy is probably one of the favorites out of all of my sons toys. He is 8 months now and he loves to shake them and bang them on things. When he was younger, we'd add it to our gymni or hold it up for him to kick and bat. He didn't care much for the noise when he was younger, but now he is beginning to appreciate it. I, personally, love the sound. They sound like real wind chimes, and they aren't too loud or too soft. I hang it on the wall in my baby's room when he isn't playing with it, cuz it really does have a nice look to it. A must have for any new parent!

Perfect for very young babies
I wanted a toy to hang from my month-old daughter's play gym.The toys she already had hanging there gave her stuff to look at, but at her young age, not much to actually do.All she could really manage was to bat the toys around, and none made any noise when she did this.I bought the wind chime hoping to give her at least some sort of "reward" for her batting efforts.I wasn't disappointed!The chime rings with the slightest touch, and the sound is sweet and melodious - I don't get tired of hearing it (and neither, it seems, does my daughter).It *is* a little expensive at about $10 compared to other hanging toys, which is why I haven't yet invested in another one to hang on her carseat/stroller.However, the price is really the only downside I've found - overall, this is a fabulous toy for even the smallest of babies.

The Best Toy for a Baby Gym
This was by FAR my daughter's favorite toy on her baby gym.The sound is very pleasant and soothing, the colors are bright, and she loved chewing on the little birds and flower.It's also very durable, because she has chewed on it a lot, and it still practically looks new.

Once she outgrew the baby gym, we used some link-a-doos to hang it over her crib, and she still plays with it.

I have to admit I love it, too.She has way too many toys that make annoying electronic sounds (in spite of my pleas to the grandparents not to buy her anything else that requires batteries), so the baby chimes are a refreshing change. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant