Hello! My name is Maryann, and I am the Mom of a sweet 6-month-old baby boy! We live in Utah and enjoy seeing the beautiful mountains every day from our home. We love adventures and being outdoors. One of our favorite things to do is go on camping trips with our family and cousins!
I was able to try out the Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym for my baby boy.
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Your Baby Club Score
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Design -
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Value for money
Best For
I would recommend getting this play gym for any baby who is at the age of 3 months and up. I have been very impressed with this gym and am so happy to be able to enjoy it with my baby boy.
Pros & Cons
- The portability is amazing. With just a click of the top button, it folds into an easy 'pack and go' size.
- The soft hanging toys are a fun sea fish theme, enjoyable and safe for baby to hold.
- It's reversible and has a black and white print on the flip side which is a fun scenery change.
- It would have been nice to have some softer parts around the lower part of the 3 wood pieces for when baby is rolling.
- The button at the top that you click to fold up could have been a little easier of a push.
Features
- Sturdy wooden frame with wide opening
- Double-sided and machine-washable
- 5 sort skill-supporting attachable toys
- High-contrast black-white graphics
- Sensory ribbons and crinkling clam
- Innovative Quick-Close™ button
- Suitable from birth to 9 months
- FSC-certified
Specifications, Weights & Dimensions
Dimensions
29.5 x 9.5 x 6.4 inches
Weight
0.45 Kilograms
Color
Multi Color
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Ocean Easy-Fold Wooden Play Gym: $114.99
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First Impressions
My first impression of this baby play gym was how cute the sea theme was. It was packed very nicely in the box. The setup for this was so simple and easy. It comes with about five pieces. The hanging toys velcro on very easily.
I loved how easy it was to set up by myself and I was very impressed with how compact this play gym can be. I could easily load it into my car when we are going to the park or to visit family. It did also come with instructions that were very easy to understand, which helpfully show you how the play gym works.
Entertainment Value
I was so excited for my baby to be able to play on this. It was so fun to set up and let him play. Once he got on the play gym he immediately began to reach for the soft hanging toys. It was fun for him to pull on the blue octopus because it vibrates when it's pulled.
I thought that was a very fun feature and he enjoyed it thoroughly. He played on the mat for about 30 minutes. When I stay by him to play with him on the gym he lasts for about 45 minutes. It was fun for me as a parent to help him play with the toys. They come off easily with the velcro so he can hold them in his hands as well and all of the colors on the mat are a bonus.
Ease of Use
This play gym has been so convenient and easy for us to use. It is very easily washable which is a plus point. I washed it before I used it for a baby. I got a towel that was damp and used a drop of Dawn soap and rubbed down the toys and play mat. For my baby, one of the fun features on this is the turtle toy because it has a mirror underneath the stomach.
This keeps him entertained because he likes to watch the mirror while he plays. It has been very convenient to use in multiple areas of my home. He plays in it while I get things done around the house and it keeps him happy!
Value for Money
I feel like this play gym is overall well worth the money. The reason I say this is because I have loved having the feature of the button that collapses the play gym for easy portability. I have found myself choosing this one over my other one because of the convenience in moving it. The very cute sea theme is something my baby has really loved and enjoyed.
Final Thoughts
My final thoughts on this are that I would recommend getting this play gym for any baby who is at the age of 3 months and up. I have been very impressed with this gym and am so happy to be able to enjoy it with my baby boy. I would recommend it to my family and friends, it's a good brand and good quality play gym!