Finding the right play mat and gym that’s both stimulating for your baby and practical for parents can be a challenge, but the Taf Toys Tummy Time Activity Gym appears to tick all the right boxes. From its thoughtful design to engaging sensory features, this tummy time mat has proven to be a favourite among parents and little ones alike.
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Taf Toys Tummy Time Activity Gym
John LewisPros
- We particularly love the little hedgehog toy included
- Brilliant way to encourage your baby to develop necessary skills
- You can turn off the music if you want a quieter playtime
Cons
- Does require batteries
- Does not fold away for storage
| Dimensions | 46 x 95 x 92cm |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash mat, surface wash toys |
| Weight | 1.05kg |
Awards
The Taf Toys Tummy Time Activity Gym won Bronze for Best Baby Toy in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. It strikes a perfect balance between being functional as a way to develop your baby's skills and still providing plenty of fun and entertainment for your little one. The sensory toys are an excellent touch, but if you want to add your own, you can do so easily, thanks to the removable archway. Our testers used the activity gym with their babies to get the scoop on how well it works - check out their thoughts below!
Testing
One of the first things testers noted was how incredibly easy it is to assemble. As one parent put it, “It was very easy to put together using the instructions with very few steps before it was complete,” while another said, “It was so simple, I didn’t even need to read the instruction manual.”
The gym comes together in minutes and is just as easy to take apart, making it hassle-free to clean—something many parents appreciated. “We had a nappy explosion on the mat, and although it’s meant to be wiped clean, I had to put it in the washing machine. Luckily, it came out good as new,” shared one reviewer. Others agreed that the materials used were “very easy to clean” and the mat “washed very well.”
Durability and comfort were also key positives. Unlike some play gyms where the arch can feel flimsy or unstable, parents found this one remarkably sturdy. “It is very sturdy—our baby can collapse another play gym we have by pushing the overarching bar with his legs, but he could not collapse this one,” one tester noted. Another praised how it held up even under pressure: “It has withstood the testing of my 3.5-year-old climbing over and under it to join her brothers.” The mat itself was described as “thicker than other play gyms,” offering the right amount of padding for both carpet and hard floors. Parents loved the soft-touch feel and found it “perfect for tummy time or lying on their backs.”
What really sets the Taf Toys gym apart is its focus on sensory play. Babies responded positively to the various textures, colours and sounds incorporated into the gym. “My child definitely gravitated to the crinkly leaf,” one parent said, while another highlighted the textured hedgehog toy: “The fabric hedgehog with bell was great for my little one, with plenty of different textures.” The mirror, music, and engaging picture cards were big hits, keeping babies entertained and helping with their development. As one happy parent shared, “My son smiles so much when using this product, he loves the mirror and the hedgehog toys. Honestly, it's the best play gym I’ve seen.”
Parents also appreciated that the gym grows with their child. One tester commented, “My son has used this since he was a few days old and he’s still loving it at 3 months old. When he was a newborn, we used it for a few minutes after a nappy change... now he’s trying to bat the toys and look at the picture cards.”
Final verdict
The Taf Toys Tummy Time Activity Gym is a thoughtfully designed, high-quality product that combines ease of use with engaging sensory features. From the sturdy construction and soft padding to the variety of textures, sounds, and visuals, it offers an ideal space for babies to play, explore, and develop. Whether you’re using it for a few minutes after a feed or as part of a longer play session, this activity gym keeps little ones happy, comfortable, and stimulated. It's clear from parents’ feedback that this gym is a stand-out choice—a must-have for tummy time and beyond.
Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby. With a background in both print and digital journalism, she has written extensively on pregnancy, fertility, perinatal mental health, and the best in baby and parenting products. A first-time mum to Theodore, Emily combines her professional expertise with personal experience, offering readers trusted advice and relatable insight. Specialising in product and travel reviews, she stays ahead of the curve on the latest parenting trends and is passionate about showing that life with a little one can still be full of adventure.