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Activity gyms

Arches and mats with hanging toys, by age and size.

Baby on a cream mat reaching for a felt star under a wooden A-frame activity gym

44models tracked
$24 to $199price range

Activity gyms by budget

The 18 activity gyms with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $506

Mid-range$50 to $806

Splurge$80 and up6

All 44 activity gyms

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Limit or size	Ages		Folds	No batteries
	Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Play Gym55% Plastic, 40% Fabric, 5% Metal	–	0 - 36 months	–	?	?
	Baby Einstein Discover More 4-in-1 Play Gym42.5% metal, 22% wood, 17.8% fabric, 17.7% plastic	–	Ages 0+ Months (listed user age range 0 to 48 months)	–	?	?
	Baby Einstein Farm Explorers Busy Barnyard Grow With Me Activity Gym70% fabric, 20% plastic, 10% metal	–	–	$49.99	?	?
	Baby Einstein Happy Harvest Touch & Feel Gym70% fabric, 25% plastic, 5% metalFolds	–	Ages 0+ Months (listed user age range 0 to 36 months)	–	✓	?
	Baby Einstein Neptune's Discovery Reef Play Gym50% fabric, 40% plastic, 10% metalFolds	–	0 - 36 months	–	✓	?
	Baby Einstein Sea Floor Explorers 2-in-1 Water Mat Play Gym90% polyester, 10% plasticNo batteries	–	0 - 36 months	$39.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Zen's Activity Milestones Plush Gym50% fabric, 35% wood, 15% plasticFolds	–	0 - 12 months	$99.99	✓	?
	Bright Starts 4-in-1 Groovin' Kicks Piano & Drum Play Gym55% plastic, 40% fabric, 5% metal	–	0 - 36 months	–	?	?
	Bright Starts 5-in-1 Your Way Ball Play Gym55% Fabric, 40% Plastic, 5% Metal	–	0 - 36 months (listed user age range; also 'newborn and up')	–	?	?
	Bright Starts Disney Stitch Gym / Island Adventure Gym70% Fabric, 30% PlasticNo batteries	–	–	$24.99	?	✓
	Bright Starts Finding Nemo Mr. Ray Lights & Music Gym65% Fabric, 30% Plastic, 5% Metal	–	User Age Range 0 - 36 months	$69.99	?	?
	Bright Starts Oball Grip & Kick Gym60% fabric, 30% plastic, 10% electronic parts	–	Newborns and up (listed user age range 0 to 12 months)	$49.99	?	?
	Bright Starts Tropical Treetop Activity Gym & Tummy Time Mat70% fabric, 30% plasticFoldsNo batteries	–	0 - 36 months	$34.99	✓	✓
	Bright Starts Wild Wiggles FoldAway Gym80% fabric, 20% plasticFolds	–	0 to 12 months	$27.99	✓	?
	Cloud Island Wood Play GymBeechwood and plywood; soft toys in a polyester, rayon and linen blend with polyester stuffingCertified materialsNo batteries	–	Newborn and Up	–	?	✓
	Comfy Cubs Wooden Baby Play Gym100% New Zealand Pinewood	–	–	$59.99	?	?
	Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Kick & Sway Activity GymNo batteries	–	Ages Birth +	–	?	✓
	Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Music, Glow and Grow GymLarge, 30 x30 inch playmat (as listed)	Large, 30 x30 inch playmat (as listed)	Birth +	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym & Maracas	–	Birth - 36 months	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym	–	Birth - 36M	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Go Wild Gym & Giraffe Wedge	–	Birth and up	–	?	?
	Infantino 4-in-1 Jumbo Activity Gym & Ball Pit	Jumbo 32" round play space (as listed)	–	–	?	?
	Infantino 4-in-1 Milestones & Memories Twist & Fold GymFolds	–	0 months and up	–	✓	?
	Infantino 4-in-1 Twist & Fold Musical Mobile GymFolds	–	0 months and up	–	✓	?
	Infantino 5-in-1 Epic Developmental Learning Gym	32" mat	–	–	?	?
	Infantino Deluxe Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play MatFolds	–	0 months and up	–	✓	?
	Infantino Explore & Store Activity GymFolds	–	0 months and up	–	✓	?
	Infantino Grow-With-Me Playtime Teepee	–	0 months to 3 years	–	?	?
	Infantino Infant to Toddler Play Gym & Fun Teepee	–	0 months to 3 years	–	?	?
	Infantino Kick 'n Keys 7-in-1 Musical Piano Activity Gym	–	–	–	?	?
	Ingenuity Calm Springs Plush Activity Gym80% fabric, 10% plastic, 10% wood; mat quilted rayon from bamboo (70%) and cotton (30%)No batteries	–	0 - 12 months	$79.99	?	✓
	Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym50% Fabric, 40% Wood, 10% PlasticFoldsNo batteries	–	–	$69.99	✓	✓
	Ingenuity Every Season Plush Lambswool Play Gym60% fabric, 30% wood, 10% plastic; real Australian lambswool mat	–	0 - 36 months	$129.99	?	?
	Ingenuity Piper's Playspace 3-in-1 Activity Gym70% fabric, 25% plastic, 5% woodFoldsNo batteries	–	0 - 36 months	$39.99	✓	✓
	Ingenuity Sprout Spot Milestone Play Mat Tummy Time Gym90% fabric, 6% wood, 4% plasticNo batteries	–	0 - 36 months	$29.99	?	✓
	Ingenuity Tummy-to-Toes 6-in-1 Milestone Center45% plastic, 35% fabric, 15% metal, 5% woodFolds	–	0 - 48 months	$199.99	✓	?
	Ingenuity Wonder & Wood Toy Arch & Play Mat55% wood, 35% fabric, 10% metalNo batteries	–	User Age Range 0 - 36 months	$49.99	?	✓
	Itzy Ritzy Music & Motion Activity GymHardwood arches	–	0 months+	–	?	?
	Lalo The Play Gym II / Play Gym & Mat SetSustainably sourced birch plywood, organic cotton play mat, FDA-grade silicone (per the maker)Folds	–	0mo.+	$129.99	✓	?
	Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play GymWooden frame (mat and toy materials not specified)VibrationCertified materialsFolds	–	–	$79.99	✓	?
	Poppyseed Play Wooden Baby GymPine wood gym frame, beech wood hanging toys, food-grade silicone beads (per the maker)	–	Newborn to 12 months	–	?	?
	The Peanutshell 7-in-1 Activity Gym & Play Mat100% cottonFolds	–	–	–	✓	?
	Tiny Love Boho Chic Luxe GyminiWood, fabric and plush	–	–	–	?	?
	Tiny Love Magical Tales Black & White GyminiSoft fabrics; no fuller breakdown listed	–	–	–	?	?

Activity gyms by the numbers

The 44 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Price$24.99 to $199.99; the middle half $39.99 to $79.99 (18 of 44 publish it)

Activity gyms side by side

Every value is as the maker lists it.

Product	Age label	Toys	Power	Folds
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym	Birth - 36M	Repositionable high-contrast toy arch, 10 linkable toys, removable piano with 5 light-up keys	–	–
Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Kick & Sway Activity Gym	Ages Birth +	Deluxe playmat, 3 linkable toys (froggy rattle, birdy mobile, hedgehog teether), tummy time mirror	No batteries required (maker wording)	–
Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Music, Glow and Grow Gym	Birth +	5 activity toys: music and lights otter, self-discovery mirror, soft rattle hedgehog, snail teether, double-sided crinkle rainbow	–	–
Fisher-Price Go Wild Gym & Giraffe Wedge	Birth and up	Musical lion, self-discovery mirror, leaf teether, jingle elephant, crinkle toucan, mobile with 2 soft animal pals, giraffe tummy wedge	–	–
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Play Gym	0 - 36 months	7 detachable toys (crinkle medallion, triangle rattle, textured music note, flash cards, self-discovery mirror, piano toy, tummy time pillow), 2 toy bars, kick	3 AA alkaline batteries required, not included	–
Baby Einstein Discover More 4-in-1 Play Gym	Ages 0+ Months (listed user age range 0 to 48 months)	Sensory chimes, prop mirror, flashcards, crinkle seed packet, chime cube, wooden ring with ribbons, textured leaf, plush caterpillar, toy bars, fabric play fort	Batteries not required	–
Baby Einstein Happy Harvest Touch & Feel Gym	Ages 0+ Months (listed user age range 0 to 36 months)	5 detachable toys: sun-shaped mirror, crinkle seed packet, 5 animal flashcards, tractor rattle, Donald the Sheep musical toy	2 AA batteries required for the sheep toy, not included	Yes
Bright Starts 5-in-1 Your Way Ball Play Gym	0 - 36 months (listed user age range; also 'newborn and up')	Elephant musical toy, bead chaser, safari crinkle toy, mirror, flash cards, hanging leaf toy, bead rattle, 40 balls with carrying case	3 AA alkaline batteries required, not included	–
Bright Starts Oball Grip & Kick Gym	Newborns and up (listed user age range 0 to 12 months)	Oball, plush toucan with chimes, number and animal flashcards, textured leaf toy, electronic take-along kick pad, prop-up tummy time pillow, mirror, Taggies rib	3 AA alkaline batteries required, not included	–
Bright Starts Wild Wiggles FoldAway Gym	0 to 12 months	Plush musical elephant, tummy time mirror, sun rattle, leaf toy, ring rattle	3 LR44 alkaline batteries required (included)	Yes
Bright Starts Finding Nemo Mr. Ray Lights & Music Gym	User Age Range 0 - 36 months	6 detachable Finding Nemo themed tummy time toys	3 AA alkaline batteries required (not included)	–
Ingenuity Wonder & Wood Toy Arch & Play Mat	User Age Range 0 - 36 months	5 toys: plush giraffe with crinkle, textured leaf, plush zebra, plush elephant with crinkle, fabric mirror	No batteries required	–
Lalo The Play Gym II / Play Gym & Mat Set	0mo.+	–	–	Yes
Itzy Ritzy Music & Motion Activity Gym	0 months+	Gym, mirror, fold-out book, plush hanging friends	3 AA batteries included	–
Cloud Island Wood Play Gym	Newborn and Up	Sun, rainbow, and car-shaped hanging toys	No battery used	–
Poppyseed Play Wooden Baby Gym	Newborn to 12 months	4 handcrafted hanging toys	–	–
Baby Einstein Neptune's Discovery Reef Play Gym	0 - 36 months	–	2 AA alkaline batteries (included)	Yes
Baby Einstein Sea Floor Explorers 2-in-1 Water Mat Play Gym	0 - 36 months	5 removable toys	Not required	–
Baby Einstein Zen's Activity Milestones Plush Gym	0 - 12 months	10+ toys and activities including a tummy time pillow	3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)	Yes
Bright Starts 4-in-1 Groovin' Kicks Piano & Drum Play Gym	0 - 36 months	–	3 AA alkaline batteries (not included)	–
Bright Starts Tropical Treetop Activity Gym & Tummy Time Mat	0 - 36 months	Bead chaser, textured leaf, crinkle disc with tags, prop-up mirror with flash cards	Not required	Yes
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym & Maracas	Birth - 36 months	Detachable keyboard, 5 linkable toys (mirror, elephant teether, crinkle panda, rattle lion, monkey cymbal clackers), 2 maracas	–	–
Infantino 4-in-1 Milestones & Memories Twist & Fold Gym	0 months and up	4 linkable toys, mirror and bolster pillow	–	Yes
Infantino 4-in-1 Twist & Fold Musical Mobile Gym	0 months and up	8 repositionable toys including mobile with puffins, mirror, bolster	–	Yes
Infantino Deluxe Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play Mat	0 months and up	4 linkable toys, mirror, pillow, musical hot air balloon	–	Yes
Infantino Explore & Store Activity Gym	0 months and up	3 swinging toys	–	Yes
Infantino Grow-With-Me Playtime Teepee	0 months to 3 years	Mirrored mobile with 4 hanging toys	–	–
Infantino Infant to Toddler Play Gym & Fun Teepee	0 months to 3 years	Mirrored mobile with 4 hanging toys	–	–
Ingenuity Calm Springs Plush Activity Gym	0 - 12 months	–	Not required	–
Ingenuity Every Season Plush Lambswool Play Gym	0 - 36 months	5 removable activity toys on a wooden SlimFold toy bar	2 AA alkaline batteries (not included)	–
Ingenuity Piper's Playspace 3-in-1 Activity Gym	0 - 36 months	3 sensory toys	Not required	Yes
Ingenuity Sprout Spot Milestone Play Mat Tummy Time Gym	0 - 36 months	5 detachable toys: elephant tummy-time pillow, mirror, wood ring, silicone toy, sensory tags	Not required	–
Ingenuity Tummy-to-Toes 6-in-1 Milestone Center	0 - 48 months	–	3 AA alkaline batteries (not included)	Yes
Tiny Love Magical Tales Black & White Gymini	–	Musical hedgehog, plush cloud, wind chime badger, crinkly peek-a-boo tree, black-and-white take-along book, mirror, grip teether, 36-page developmental guide	–	–
Tiny Love Boho Chic Luxe Gymini	–	–	Batteries included (maker wording); type not stated	–
Infantino 4-in-1 Jumbo Activity Gym & Ball Pit	–	40 balls, 4 linking toys, sun-shaped selfie mirror, pineapple tummy time bolster, watermelon-shaped ball bag	–	–
Bright Starts Disney Stitch Gym / Island Adventure Gym	–	3 detachable toys: crinkle disc, bead chaser, textured pineapple	No batteries required	–
Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym	–	5 detachable toys (silicone leaf, plush panda, wooden ring, lion mirror, giraffe bead rattle) plus a tummy time pillow	No batteries required	Yes
Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym	–	5 toys (octopus, turtle with mirror, sea star, crab, manta ray kicker) plus reversible mat and Play Guide	Batteries required: No	Yes
Comfy Cubs Wooden Baby Play Gym	–	5 sensory hanging toys in white and wood colors	–	–
Baby Einstein Farm Explorers Busy Barnyard Grow With Me Activity Gym	–	Musical tractor and pickup truck, 3 shape blocks, 3 detachable dangling toys	2 AAA batteries (not included)	–
Infantino 5-in-1 Epic Developmental Learning Gym	–	Electronic piano, flash cards, baby basics toys, bolster	–	–
Infantino Kick 'n Keys 7-in-1 Musical Piano Activity Gym	–	Take-along piano, hanging toys, teether, tummy-time bolster, C-shape seat positioner	–	–
The Peanutshell 7-in-1 Activity Gym & Play Mat	–	6 removable hanging toys and a pillow headrest	–	Yes