10 Best Baby Play Mats And Baby Gyms Of 2020 To Interact, Play And Learn

Fisher-Price Kick And Play Mat

This interactive play mat incorporates a classic mat design with a specially designed kick-piano accessory, and it has four different positions for your baby as they grow. Younger babies can use the lay and play mode to look at the arches and kick the piano. It also has a tummy time mode in which your baby can look into the mirror and play with the various toys. Or, as your child gets older, they can sit and play the piano with their hands. As your baby grows even more, the piano can be separated from the play mat and used wherever they fancy.

This product is great for learning, encouraging sensory development and developing gross motor skills.

Tiny Love Gymini Kick And Play Mat

This kick and play gym mat for babies has an open border and the arches above are optional, so your little one is free to move about. This means the mat can change day on day to keep your baby mesmerised by the mobiles above. It's great for growing with your baby and encouraging their development over the course of a year. The baby touch-activated toys will teach your baby that kicking is a positive movement and encourages active motor development.

Skip Hop Treetop Friends Baby Activity Gym

This baby activity play gym is jam-packed with sensory activities and fun hanging toys to keep your newborn entertained. With 17 different activities, five hanging toys and a whole selection of sounds and textures incorporated into the baby play mat, this is a must-buy.

Whilst this activity mat does have quite an expensive price tag, it is definitely a good investment for your baby, especially if you intend to use it with multiple children.

Taf Toys Musical Newborn Gym

This is a great buy for any new little addition to the family. This musical gym is a four-in-one set that changes and develops alongside your baby, adapting from a newborn nest to a flat play mat as they get bigger. The sensory toys included also encourage sensory and cognitive development.

Note: this product cannot be returned to Jojo Maman Bebe if you are for any reason unhappy with it.

Elephant Activity Baby Gym And Playmat

If you've got a neutral theme in your home, this is the best baby play mat for your space. With simple grey and white colours, it's a great place for your little one to relax and play. There are lots of detachable toys that can stimulate the senses: a baby-safe mirror, soft elephant squeaky toy, a crinkle star, an elephant rattle and a rain cloud.

As your baby grows, you can detach the arches for a comfy sit-and-play mat, which will complement any nursery or indoor play space.

VTech Baby Little Friendlies Glow And Giggle Play Mat

This super padded, extra comfy play mat is great entertainment for your littlest human. With dangling characters and a noisy activity panel, this encourages sensory development and learning fun. There is a lot of visual and sensory stimulation with this baby play mat.

Note: batteries not included. You will need two AA batteries.

Ball Play Gym Peppermint Trail Activity Gym

This is the best baby gym mat if you're looking to shop on a budget, or you're on the hunt for an affordable present for another baby. With detachable toys to entertain your baby, these help develop hand-eye coordination, and the plastic balls use vivid colours to stimulate them. Whether you are looking for a padded play mat or a secure play nest, you can have both for just £22.

Fisher-Price Rainforest Music And Lights Activity Gym

Bring the rainforest to life for your baby with sounds, music and lights that responds to their movements. While your baby plays on their back, they can look up at the hanging toys and listen to music, and these toys can be lowered for tummy time too.

This jungle gym play mat is also great for on the move, so if you need something portable then this product is for you. While the Argos states this play mat is suitable for newborns, we recommend it to six-month-olds to avoid overstimulation of younger babies from its lights and music.

Skip Hop Animal Selfie 'Say Cheese' Baby Gym

This product takes activity mat to the next level. With a handy spot for keeping a mobile phone, you can capture their gorgeous smiles and giggles whilst they play. This is the perfect product if you like to capture your baby's growth and changes.

Personalised Elephant Playing Mat For Babies

This mat is a very simple design, but is a lovely buy for your baby. The neutral tones of the baby play mat are good for not overstimulating your baby and the cosy, cuddly material make it extremely comfortable for your little one. This is also a great place for safe tummy time.

What's more, you can personalise this play mat with an embroidered name, which makes it a very personal buy or excellent as a bespoke gift for someone you love.

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