A Baby Gym & Play Mat

Parents tend to love baby gyms and play mats for a variety of reasons — the first being that they can't hold their baby 24/7! Play mats are wonderful gifts because while most babies get the most joy and fun out of it between 3-6 months, they can be used from day 1 to long after the baby starts to walk. Additionally, most play mats and gyms also have detachable toys that the babies can play with independently or can be hung on car sets, in strollers, and on mobiles. That said, they provide the perfect place for tummy time while also providing stimulating visuals, sounds, textures to play around with and practice grasping.

Tita's Pick

Maybe it's the tropical theme and colors (that are also pretty gender neutral), or the adorable stuffed animals dangling but we can't help but love Infantino's 4-in-1 Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play Mat. It's also relatively affordable compared to some of the other ones on the market if you're an Amazon Prime member.