What babies liked: Gideon’s baby was stoked about this play gym: he loved the musical elephant toy and the colorful balls, and the tummy time pillow that comes with the mat supported him perfectly.

What babies liked: Gideon’s baby was stoked about this play gym: he loved the musical elephant toy and the colorful balls, and the tummy time pillow that comes with the mat supported him perfectly.

The Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym, a.k.a. the "purple monkey" mat, has become something bigger than a baby toy among parents of newborns. Learn more.

Flex little minds and muscles at this elevated baby gym, which looks equally as chic in the nursery as it does your living room. "It’s lightweight, so it’s easy to move around, the mat it ...

We’ve rounded up the best baby play gyms and mats of 2025, all tested by real parents. Plus, we consulted Dr. Amanda to help you know what to look for when choosing the right one for your baby.