Freddie is now 2 months old and becoming more aware of his surroundings. He recognises certain voices and loves to have a nose around. He's also becoming more aware of the TV with colours and lights and it's so interesting just watching his big blue eyes staring and taking in what he is seeing. I have been looking around to buy a play gym for Freddie for a while as the one I had originally bought wasn't that good as nothing was there to attract his attention such as colours and music. When I was asked to review the Fisher Price Rainforest Deluxe Play Gym, I said yes straight away.
The first thing that caught my eye about this activity gym was the bright colours. The play mat is a decent size with a satiny border and easy to clean mat with different textures for baby to feel. With its bright colours it's perfect for babies as they grow. When buying things for babies I always look into how the item would be good for development. This mat has some development benefits such as improving/helping sensory skills, gross motor skills, curiosity and discovery.
The toucan bird can be placed on top of the play gym or can be taken off and carried around. The toucan has two settings with it's lights and music. You can set it on long-play where different music will play for up to 20 minutes along with the different coloured flashing lights. The other mode is the music will come on when there is movement which helps baby's development. As they grow older they will realise music will only play if they move.
The deluxe play gym comes with 10 detachable toys. You can hang the detachable toys so baby can look and reach for them or you can lay them on the mat for baby to do some tummy time. This mat is perfect to help a baby's development. It folds easily for storage to keep away when baby has finished playing.
Overall: I am extremely happy with this deluxe play gym. The play gym has kept Freddie entertained for a while. He loves lying down on the mat watching the lights change colours and listening to the music. I know as he grows he will love it even more when he can grab the toys, especially the big giraffe that is on the side. I love the material of the mat and is very easy to clean if baby dribbles or accidentally throws up. My girls who are 4 and 6 even loves the toucan bird and tries to go on the mat to join Freddie.
* I was given this item free of charge in return of an honest review.
All words and photos are my own, as always
I don't think you can go too far wrong with anything from Fisher Price. This looks so bright and colourful - perfect for little ones to have a kick
ReplyDeleteFisher Price, such a classic, they never do wrong with children toys. It seems they're all getting use of it x
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun, interactive toy. I'm also pretty sure I had exactly the same one as a kid.
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This looks like alot of fun. Fisher Price is such a great brand!
ReplyDeleteMy three all loved their play mat. It got so much use and was such a great investment. This one looks fab. I love all the little animals hanging down for them to play with x
ReplyDeleteWe have something similar but not with lights that my little boy loves. He also has that same striped next suit! So cute!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest had this mat and she absolutely loved it, is such a great one isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with a good playmat. Love the fact you can take the toucan off. It's all so brightly coloured so fab for sensory development x
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun, my friends son has one of these very similar it's so great to watch him play x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and vibrant toy, glad everyone seems to be enjoying it :) The animals are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis brings it all back - my son had this and totally loved it. He's almost eight now!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute. I love sets that the little ones can look at and interact with passively.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and I re-read twice that Freddie is already 2'months old - wow! x
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the look of this play gym. You seriously can't go wrong with Fisher-Price toys, they're always packed full of features that are perfect for stimulating babies and toddlers. xx
ReplyDeleteI love fisher-price, such a reliable brand x
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and colourful. You can never go wrong with fisher price x
ReplyDeleteFisher price are brilliant aren't they! I had this for my daughter when she was a baby and she loved it :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh cute photo, we had something similar and it was great fun.
ReplyDeleteI had one of these when Sylvia was younger. It was a fantastic play gym. I love the photos and it sounds really fantastic. What great review.
ReplyDeleteAw this looks so fab, I love how colourful it is and interactive xxx
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure my children had an older version of this play mat when they were younger and they loved it x
ReplyDeleteMy little brother has one of these and absolutely loves it! Very cute pictures x
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so great for the little ones! I remember a similar one my nephew had when he was tiny, seems like they are so much better now!
ReplyDeleteAll of my children had Fisher Price when they were little, their older siblings used to love getting on the floor with them too!
ReplyDeleteI think products that help a child's development and easy to clean are always good to have. Plus I love Fisher Price
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful and like so much fun for little ones.
ReplyDeleteNice and colourful, it looks great distraction for the little ones. R
ReplyDeleteFisher Price are such a solid toy brand and always make reliable, fun, toys that seem to last FOREVER! This is super cute, great review x
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