Baby Gyms and Playmats
You brought the bundle of joy home and fed it, loved it, nurtured it and swaddled it. It was a tiresome but happy time. Flash forward a month or two and there's a slightly different tone. The baby has officially taken over the house. There are diapers, bottles, diaper bags, crib stuff and several more accoutrements. Now that bundle of joy even cries because it's bored, not just because it wants you to feed it and, boy, do you wish it had something to entertain itself while you do the bills. Given you still keep your watchful attention while your baby plays. That's where
Buying Tips
* There really isn't any major difference between a baby gym or playmat. The title is mostly given as a company preference, however, now and then you may get a more traditional baby gym that does not come with a mat or blanket underneath.
* The playmats are meant to be fun yet soothing. They almost always come with bright colors but look at the music it plays. You might fun one that plays only a certain kind of music. That will lead into the question: "Do I want a playmat that plays Mozart or nurse rhyme melodies?" (Here's a hint: If you buy a mat that plays 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' you get both because the words are put to Mozart's music).
* Do you want your baby to learn farm animals or jungle animals? Either one you choose is a winner. The cows featured on the
Lamaze make additional playmat toys.
* Going with the familiar is not a bad idea. You want something reliable and sturdy. Some good options are
DVDs that you can find.
* Do you have to travel? Spare yourself one less headacheready playmat. You will see that plenty of the travel specific mats come with carry cases.
* With all the other baby junk you have lying around your house who needs another thing to add to the list? If your baby is still in that 'preMat'>tummy mat is just the thing for you.
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Cute Ideas
* Themed playmats and gyms are perfect for photo opportunities. This will be especially true when your baby learns something new and gives you that charming chuckle through that toothless little grin.
* You can give your child an
island getaway when they're a tad cranky... now if only you could have one.
* Are you a child of the 80s? Pass on your taste in music by getting your baby a play gym that plays familiar pop hits.
Little Tikes makes a few good ones.
* Find new ways to entertain your baby. For example,
water mats are squishy and will feel different to your baby. They might even be amazed by the bubbles.
* They offer gender specific mats in gender specific colors (blues and
girl mats.
* Some cribs come with play gyms as part of a
organic playmats.
* Is the lighting a little too harsh for your tired tike? Try a
shaded playmat.
* Add toys to the bars on the gym. You can find all sorts of soft
pulley toys to add to the gym. Pay attention to what kind of toys or animals your kid responds best to.
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