The Product: Activity Arch

An activity arch is one of the first toys with which your child will interact. They are designed to provide a safe environment for your baby to play either at first lying on his/her back and eventually lying on his/her stomach for “tummy time.” An activity arch is a great gift for a new parent.

Recommendation: Tiny Love Gymini

Tiny Love really makes great products. I am a big fan of the company and so are my kids. The Gymini, which has won numerous awards, will provide plenty of entertainment for your new baby. In addition to its collection of colorful animals and attractive images, the Gymni also plays Mozart or nursery tunes. The toys are also attachable and interchangeable so that your baby doesn’t get bored. Another key feature is that the mat folds up fairly easily into its original packaging which is great if it needs to be temporarily stored of if you want to travel with it. We were able to fit ours at the top of a suitcase on a recnt trip to Mexico. Its also very easy to clean spit up off the mat which is always a good thing. There is a deluxe version, which has a few more bells and whistles to help stimulate your baby’s senses and develop their motor skills for only a few dollars more.