Baby Einstein

Lights, music and cheerful sea creatures: with Baby Einstein your baby discovers the world through play. The brand makes toys that spark babies' curiosity, with bright colours, sounds and different materials. At Tiny Giggles you will find the Baby Einstein play gym in two versions, both with a play arch and suitable from birth. Also take a look at all our play mats.

About Baby Einstein

Baby Einstein was born from the belief that the future belongs to the curious. The brand wants to help parents nurture curiosity, in their children and in themselves, by discovering and being creative together. Curiosity motivates us to learn, to be open to new things and to gain confidence in our own abilities. You can see that in the toys: lots to see, hear and feel, so there is always something new to discover. The brand's motto is fitting: great minds start little.

Sea Friends Activity Gym

With the Sea Friends Activity Gym you bring the underwater world to life. The play mat is about 81 x 81 x 43 cm, with a large, soft mat that is machine washable. Hanging from the play arch are 7 removable toys that stimulate the senses. The seahorse can serve as a cuddly toy and as a support pillow for tummy time, and the turtle's lights spark your little one's curiosity. Your baby can play lying down, sitting or on the tummy, so the mat grows with their development. You can also take the toys off to play with them separately.

Rhythm of the Reef Play Gym

The Rhythm of the Reef Play Gym is a tropical play mat of about 81 x 81 x 45 cm with lights and classical melodies. The electronic toy Neptune has two modes and a softly glowing belly. The lights and 8 classical melodies are activated by your baby's movements, or play continuously for more than 20 minutes. On the arch there is a 3D crinkly palm tree, a baby-safe mirror, a starfish toy, cards with real images and an octopus bead toy. For tummy time there is a plush fish-shaped pillow. The play mat folds up and runs on 3 AAA batteries, which are sold separately. Wipe the mat and toys clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.

Which Baby Einstein play gym should you choose?

• Lots of separate toys: the Sea Friends, with 7 removable toys.
• Music and lights: the Rhythm of the Reef, with Neptune and 8 classical melodies.
• Machine-washable mat: the Sea Friends.
• Easy to store: the Rhythm of the Reef, which folds up.
• Practising tummy time: both, with a seahorse or fish support pillow.

Play and discover

In the first weeks your baby mainly looks at the colours, lights and moving toys overhead. Around 3 months your little one starts reaching and batting at the toys, and discovers that something happens: a light switches on or music plays. That is cause and effect in practice. Put your baby on their tummy regularly too, with the support pillow under the chest. That makes tummy time much more fun and helps your little one strengthen the muscles in the neck, shoulders and back. Later your baby sits on the mat and plays with the separate toys.

On the go too

You can also take the Sea Friends toys and Neptune from the Rhythm of the Reef along separately. According to Baby Einstein you can attach them to a playpen or car seat, for example, so your little one has something familiar to look at away from the mat too. Only do this when your little one is awake and you are there. That way your baby has their favourite sea creatures close by at grandma's, on holiday or on a car journey.

Playing together

The nicest thing is to discover together. Lie down next to your baby on the floor, point at the sea creatures and name what you see and hear. Sing along with the melodies and respond to your little one's sounds. That way the play mat becomes a place where your baby not only plays, but also connects and feels safe. Alternate with calm moments without lights and music, so your baby doesn't get overstimulated.

Safe use

Always supervise your baby on the play mat and don't let your little one sleep on it: put your baby in a cot for naps. Don't hang toys in the cot while your baby sleeps. Only do tummy time when your little one is awake and you are there. Keep batteries out of reach of children and check that the battery compartment is closed properly. Check the play arch and toys regularly for loose parts or damage.

Care

The Sea Friends mat is machine washable; take the toys off first. For the Rhythm of the Reef, wipe the mat and toys clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, without immersing them. Remove the batteries from Neptune if you won't be using the play mat for a while. Let everything dry well before your baby plays on it again.

A Baby Einstein newborn gift

A Baby Einstein play gym is a newborn gift parents really get use out of: they use it every day, from the first weeks until the baby sits up. Combine the play mat with separate baby gym toys or a rattle for a complete present. You will find more ideas under gifts. We are happy to gift-wrap your present.

More to discover

Also take a look at our teethers and teething toys, stroller toys, cuddly toys, all our toys and everything for play.

Frequently asked questions about Baby Einstein

From what age is a Baby Einstein play gym suitable?

Both Baby Einstein play mats are suitable from birth.

Does the Baby Einstein Rhythm of the Reef need batteries?

Yes, it runs on 3 AAA batteries. They are not included.

Can the Baby Einstein play gym go in the washing machine?

The Sea Friends Activity Gym mat is machine washable. Wipe the Rhythm of the Reef clean with a damp cloth.

Discover all Baby Einstein products at Tiny Giggles below. Order before 1pm, shipped the same working day. Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.