If you read “baby mat” and immediately cringed at the thought of ugly plastic, check this one out. It’s one of our favorites because there are a number of attractive reversible prints. Think of this like a new rug—it’s the size of a queen mattress. It just so happens to be waterproof, which is great for when your baby spits up on it. It’s extremely cushy, and it’s made from nontoxic materials, which we know is important to you. When your little one starts taking her first steps, you’ll also appreciate the non-slip surface. Those of you who don’t mind louder colors should look into this Tadpoles mat. It’s a large nontoxic foam option (72 x 72 inches) that your sweetie will love. You will love it too because you can take it with you anywhere—it breaks down into 36 pieces. The pieces happen to be 12 inch squares that feature all the letters in the alphabet and number 0-9. When your baby gets older, this can easily become a handy learning tool. Not only will they start learning their numbers and letters, this mat also has interlocking puzzle edges that will help them tune their fine motor skills. This is a classic, well-loved baby gym that won’t take up too much space. Fisher-Price knows what they’re doing—this gym accommodates three stages of development. When she’s very small, there are bright colors, music, and lights to keep her entertained. As she gets older, she can start to learn about different animals and their noises. Eventually she will learn shapes and numbers too. We love that this gym has all of that going for it and can fit on your couch. It’s machine washable too, which makes clean up super easy. This is a great baby gym that will spare you a headache. There’s lots for your little one to do without music and animal noises. We love that Skip Hop got creative—there are crinkle leaves, a squeaker flower and a baby-safe mirror. It comes with five hanging toys, which are bound to keep your baby cooing. We also love that it comes with a special tummy time pillow to help your baby build strength. It’s a great balance between colorful and blinding; the colors are soothing on your eyes, but they’ll be just as fun for your cutie.
