Baby play gyms used to be mostly made of plastic but soft gyms, usually as part of a baby gym mat have grown in popularity. The cross-bars are soft and the overall structure uses a variety of fabric textures. The soft material is nicer for the child and because the unit can be rolled up, it's easier to store or to take on trips.

How To Choose a Baby Gym

Before choosing a baby play gym, you should spend some time thinking about the type of gym you want and ask yourself the following questions:

How much money are you willing to spend? Is it worth spending more money to get a top-quality product that is designed specifically to help your child's development?
Does the product meet safety regulations? Is it designed for babies of a very young age, or only for babies that are older?
Is the product one that can grow with your child? Can your child still use it when they start rolling, crawling and walking?
Does the product appeal to a variety of different senses? Are there a number of different activities that your baby can do on the play gym?
Do you want a product that can be attached to a crib or rocker, or are you happier with a baby gym mat?
Do you prefer a product that is made of plastic or a soft material?
Is it important that the product is portable? Will you be taking it with you to different places?

Benefits of Baby Gyms

There are many benefits to baby play gyms. They:

stimulate your child
entertain your child before they are able to move unassisted
help develop motor skills
help develop shape and color recognition
provide an incentive for your baby to try and grab things
provide an incentive for your baby to start rolling over
appeal to different senses

Some parents enroll their babies in baby gym classes to help them develop motor and physical skills. But expensive classes aren't really necessary. Baby play gyms can also help them develop motor and physical skills and entertain and stimulate your child.

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