While many babies enjoy tummy time, others dread laying on their belly. When purchasing tummy time toys, look for items with mirrors, musical sounds, and those with rattles and squeaky objects attached to make tummy time entertaining and exciting. If you’re looking for a toy that will last, some tummy toys can attach to a stroller, while others can convert to a seat for your growing baby. To find the best tummy time toys, we looked for fun toys that encourage babies to spend time on their bellies. Because tummy toys are used by infants, we also considered each toy for safety. Finally, we evaluated the tummy time toy’s ability to grow with your baby as they reach new developmental milestones. Based on our reviews, these are the best tummy time toys on the market today. This tummy time toy tops our list thanks to its versatility and because it is suitable for newborns through 18 months. The Infantino 2-in-1 toy can be molded into different shapes as your baby grows. For infants, the soft fabric toy unfolds like a snake to provide tummy time support as the baby develops head and neck muscles. It also includes a detachable mirrored crinkle toy and a BPA-free teether to motivate babies to reach and grasp. As your baby develops more strength and is learning to sit up, the convertible toy stacks to make a supportive and comfortably padded chair. Parent reviewers appreciate the gender-neutral design, and that no assembly is required. Price at time of publication: $37 Besides the mirror, there are high contrast toys like a ball and ladybug that are fun for tactile exploration and peek-a-boo. Reviewers are amazed by how much the mirror interests their babies and makes tummy time last so much longer. Price at time of publication: $21 Price at time of publication: $37 For life on the go, the mat can be attached to the back of a car seat’s headrest, crib, car seat, or stroller so your baby can continue to play. In addition to the black and white images, there’s a big mirror and touchable textured attached toys to play with. Price at time of publication: $16 With three modes including animals, colors, and xylophone, you can also switch the language to English, French, or Spanish. Easy to wipe down and clean, the activity bar requires three AA batteries that are included. Price at time of publication: $23 Your baby can engage with water play without getting wet with a leak-proof and highly durable mat. When in use, place the baby right on the mat or on the edge of the mat so they can reach onto it. Reviewers are impressed by how much their babies like this mat and find it’s engaging for older kiddos too. Price at time of publication: $16 During the “lay and play” mode, your baby’s kicks will activate the piano and, as your baby gets older and can sit up, you can position the piano flat on their lap for some more musical fun. Along with five detachable toys, the piano has five light-up keys and four musical settings, including one with 15 minutes of continuous music. Price at time of publication: $40 Price at time of publication: $17
Safety
Babies in tummy time mode should always be supervised. Never leave them alone and don’t allow a baby to fall asleep on their tummy. According to the AAP, babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep for naps and at nighttime. So, if your little one is starting to look sleepy, remove them from their tummy time mat or toy and move them to their crib, sleeping on their back.
Other Milestones
Using tummy time toys can help babies reach other developmental milestones and grow strong neck, shoulder, and core muscles. Milestones like crawling, rolling over, and sitting up will all be influenced by tummy time. Since they’ll be spending time in new positions, tummy time can help reduce the risk of flat spots on the baby’s head.
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Maya Polton is a former marketing manager and current freelance writer who covers food, home, and parenting. She’s also the mom of an 11-year-old son, 8-year-old son, and 4-year old daughter. Tummy time already seems like ages ago, but Maya does remember it well. In her opinion, the best toys are ones that don’t take up too much room or can be used in a few modes for a long(ish) period of time.
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