The Best Toys of 2006 – Infant & Toddler

Tummy-Time Together Gym

Manufacturer: Playskool
Ages: Birth and up
Suggested Retail Price: $25

What it is
The Tummy-Time Together Gym is a musical, light-up gym that quickly converts to a floor toy. As a gym, infants have a variety of activities, such as batting the dangling characters or pulling down the Wiggle Lion, which activates songs, sound effects and light-up characters. When used on the floor, babies can look at themselves in an angled mirror while parents can press colorful characters, or pull the Wiggle Lion to activate the movements, music and lights.

Why it's fun
The Tummy-Time Together Gym is all about giving parents an opportunity to interact with their babies in a safe and comfortable environment. Both parents (or caregivers) and babies will enjoy the interactive elements of the Tummy Time Gym, which features two modes of music, including extended play and baby-activated music, plus a high/low volume setting.

Who's going to love it
Infants will love the bright, colorful characters and simple-to-activate lights and sounds. These elements are more than just fun for baby, as they also promote the development of motor skills and provide early exploring experiences.

The interaction between adult and infant that the Tummy-Time Together Gym provides is a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to engage and play with the child.

What to be aware of
Experts agree that interacting with an infant is an important early step in a child's development. Playskool's Tummy-Time Together Gym is part of the infant toy line, Let's Play Together, which features activities and toys that promote this interaction. Additional items in this line include the Peek 'N Play Discovery Dome and Sing Along Spider.