Snuggly soft, the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym is a safe and soothing baby play gym for baby. Penguin's flippers gently cover baby's belly while the soft contemporary colour palette and cosy nest design of the mat promote a sense of warmth and security. Five detachable rattle and teether toys encourage baby to reach, grasp and visually track movement, and a penguin mirror reflects baby's image promoting self-awareness. It also features removable gym arms for sit-and-play activities and an adorable seal pillow for soft and comfortable tummy time support. The Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym won bronze for Best Baby Toy in our 2023 Mother&Baby Awards.
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Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym overview
Pros
• Features tummy time pillow
• Toys are fun and engaging
• Price offers good value
• Unisex design
Cons
• No lights or musical element
Testing the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym
Many parents have credited the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym for helping their little child enjoy tummy time, especially thanks to the seal cushion and the hanging toys attracting their interest.
"My son loves the play gym and all the toys that come on it. They are low enough for him to interact with and it has made placing him down to play so much easier as he has plenty to keep him occupied and he does not get bored and upset easily."
"My little boy particularly liked the teether toy once his teeth had started to come through and it was a great feature that this toy could be removed and used off the play gym too. The cross-over bars are flexible and once my son was sitting unaided he enjoyed holding onto them and pulling at the hanging toys."
One mum raved about the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym being a fantastic developmental toy for her little boy on the whole. "It’s fun and interactive design has captivated my baby since the first day it arrived. He has loved laying on his tummy and in the early days before he could completely support his weight, resting on the little plush seal that comes with the gym. I absolutely believe that the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym helped my little boy to roll at 4 months and crawl at 6 months. He has loved spending time on the penguin and is happiest when rolling about under the toys."
Our testers all felt the play gym is incredible value for money, especially when compared to other similar products that do not come with anywhere near as many extras and accessories.
It folds flat for storage and the colours are soft and gender-neutral, which testers felt blended in well with their homes and meant they were happy for the play gym to stay out all the time.
"The base mat of the play gym is machine washable and cleaned up really well. It dried quickly outside on the washing line and easily fitted in the washing machine. I was pleased that when washed the materials remained soft and didn’t bobble," said one pleased mum.
Final thoughts
While testers loved the hanging toys, a few of our parents wanted to see more of them while others thought some light-up features and sound would be nice additions.
Overall, the Snuggle Me Penguin Tummy Time Gym was a big hit with our testers. "I cannot recommend this product enough!" gushed mum Natalie. "It has literally been a lifesaver with my second baby, I wish I’d had one with my first child. It’s been a really important item to us over the last few months, it’s kept my baby entertained, not to mention how comfortable it is, we have used it every single day."