Infantino Pond Pals Twist and Fold Activity Gym and Play Mat

I received this play mat as a hand-me-down from a friend and we have used it almost every single day for my baby's first five months (full disclosure, we have the old "vintage boy" pattern -- see photo -- but the design is the same). My baby LOVES it! Really, I'm shocked at how his face lights up after a week of vacation when he sees this play mat again. At first he just looked at the critters, but now he grabs them and rolls from side to side hanging onto them. Each critter has different sensory activities. My little one loves the rings. There is space to clip on extra toys. We also used as a soft surface for tummy time at first and the little pillow was a helpful prop. He is just now starting to get a too big for it at 5 months; however, I'm worried he's going to be so sad if we put it away! Would have paid a lot of money for a toy that makes my kid this happy! So simple, yet effective. Lightweight and easy to travel with. mGreat for a small apartment. Also, very easy to wipe clean or wash, and doesn't attract pet hair (two huge pluses).

Most baby gyms are insanely expensive so finding this one was a relief. It is light weight, sturdy, and baby loves it. No batteries to deal with or worry about. Easy assembly. Plenty of space for baby to move around and colors are gender neutral. The pond animal are cute and interesting. Included pillow seems a bit useless, but just toss it in a closet...maybe it's useful later when baby is older?! I'm so happy Walmart had this for such a great price.

Amazing. Very easy to clean. Unclip and throw in washer. I have washed it 3 times and it looks brand new. Folds up well which is great for traveling. My son loves the hanging toys. The pieces are soft and not hard like some other playmates. The playmat is nice and big and has plenty of room for my big guy. He loves the mirror that can be moved around to different parts of the playmat. The toys do detach if you want to take them off. I also love the pillow for tummy time. It gives him a little boost while we hang out.

I have received the Pond Pals Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play Mat from Infantino to facilitate my review. I had another play mat for my older daughter and this one was WAY easier to set up. I like how easily it folds up if I want to put it away quickly or store it. I'm not sure if it was a defect in mine but the only complaint I had was the mirror wasn't actually a mirror. You cannot see yourself in it, which my son LOVES looking at himself.

"I have received the Lil Gems Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play Mat from Infantino to facilitate my review." I have used several activity gyms with my son and this one is by far the easiest to take down and store when he is not using it. I love that it comes with the mirror wedge and toys so that you do not have to purchase them separately.