Have you found the right gym for your baby yet? This may sound like an elitist hangout for rich moms and their tots, but it's actually a popular baby toy that comes in all sizes and price brackets. A baby gym, also known as a play mat, usually consists of a brightly decorated mat with toys hanging overhead and often sports additional features such as mirrors, textures, lights, toys and music. Simpler and cheaper ones consist of a bar with hanging toys and no mat, but any carpet or comfortable blanket will do.
This type of play area serves multiple functions. On the most basic level, it's a convenient place to put baby down and keep him or her entertained. Its real goal, however, is to develop baby's coordination, muscles and brain! The play mat is the perfect place for tummy time, since the brightly colored hanging toys and mirrors attract baby's attention and encourage him or her to lift up their head and strengthen the muscles they'll need in order to crawl. As baby grows, they can reach for the toys and learn cause and effect. Some mats feature lights and music that are activated when baby kicks.
Baby Play Yard
These activity centers are practical and usually quite durable so they're a good investment. Some of these play areas even grow with the baby and can be transformed into a play tunnel or play mat for toddlers. Most models are machine washable. Parents who feel like their home has been taken over by baby gear will appreciate that this equipment folds easily for compact storage.
Baby gyms range from simpler (and cheaper) models to the more extravagant and costly. They come in all different themes including rain forest, princess, ocean adventure, sunny day, space symphony, monkey island, treetop friends and farmyard. They make great gifts and usually last from one child to the next. They're definitely a great investment, whether for your own children or grandchildren or your friends'.
Things to pay attention to when buying a baby gym include the quality of fabric (some reviews have complained of itchy pillows, and some mats are more plush and comfortable than others), sounds (of the models that offer sounds, some feature music and songs while others only provide sound effects), setup (some are simple while others entail complicated instructions), and colors (these toys come in a huge variety of color schemes so you can probably find one to match your child's room).
Black Friday Versatile Play Pen - Large (16 pieces) 2011 Deals
Nov 26, 2011 01:56:30
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Black Friday Versatile Play Pen - Large (16 pieces) Feature
- Great way to encourage mobility
- Create your own shape and space with these panels
Black Friday Versatile Play Pen - Large (16 pieces) Overview
Create interest and encourage mobility with this all weather area divider. Panels easily attach together. Set includes 8 side panels, 4 curved panels, and 4 small center panels (16 total pieces). Can be wiped clean. Measures: 84 1/2"L x 84 1/2"W x 23"H.SAVE NOW on Black Friday offers below!
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