About Lalo
How can I get in touch with the Lalo team?
How do I pronounce Lalo?
Tell me about the hippo.
The Lalo Promise
What makes Lalo different?
What safety testing does Lalo follow?
When is the next product launching?
Where and how are Lalo products made?
Product FAQs
The Chair
Can I use The Chair at my table?
How do I assemble The Chair?
How do I clean The Chair?
How do I remove and attach the belly bar from The Chair?
How do I remove the harness from The Chair?
How do I remove the tray from The Chair?
Is The Chair's Footrest Adjustable?
My product seems uneven after assembly, how can I fix this?
The Chair's User Manual
What ages is The Chair designed for?
What are the dimensions and weight of The Chair?
What's included with the purchase of The Chair?
The Play Kit
The Play Gym
Convert The Play Gym to The Tent
Do I need a Play Gym?
Do the accessories come in other colors?
How do you wash & care for the Accessories?
How do you wash & care for the Play Gym Accessories?
Is the Play Gym BPA, Phthalate and PVC free?
The Play Gym | Manual
Tips for using the Play Gym
What ages is this recommended for?
What are the dimensions of The Play Gym?
What do child development specialists say about it?
What is the pad treated with?
What materials is the Play Gym made of?
What’s included with the purchase of The Play Gym?
Where is this manufactured?
Tableware and First Bites Kits
Are the Tableware Items Dishwasher Safe?
Are the Tableware Items Returnable?
How Do I Clean the Tableware Items?
My Suction Plate or Bowl Won’t Suction.
Should I wash my tableware before first use?
What Are the Dimensions of the Tableware Items?
What are the Tableware Items Made of?
What’s Included with the purchase of The First Bites Starter Kit?
What’s included with the purchase of The First Bites Full Kit?
When Can My Little One Start Using the Tableware Items?
Why Is There A Minor Odor When I Unpack My Tableware Items?
The Daily Stroller
How can I recycle my old Lalo products?
Ordering, Shipping, + Returns
Can I update my shipping address?
Can I use multiple Promo Codes at Checkout?
How do I check the status of my order?
How do I make an exchange?
Promotional Price Guarantee
Return Policy
Shipping Policy
What forms of payment do you accept?
What if I need to cancel my order?
What if one of the items I ordered is on backorder?
When can I expect to receive my refund?
Our Family Warranty + Product Registration
Gifting + Adding Lalo to your Baby Registry
- All Categories
- Product FAQs
- The Play Gym
- Tips for using the Play Gym
Tips for using the Play Gym
Updated
by Missy Burgin
Giving babies the freedom to “play” independently in a safe space on the floor helps foster healthy cognitive and motor development. For younger babies, these “play” experiences look more like kicking, moving their head and wiggling around, but from these early movements, they’re beginning to discover, learn and develop.
We collaborated with a team of early childhood development experts to design multi-use sensory toys that help foster this:
Sensory Ball: Six panels of different textures and a hidden bell inside the Sensory Ball will inspire babies to use their gross motor muscles to reach out and fine motor muscles to grasp it, while providing a sensory learning experience once they do.
Mirror Prism: The Mirror Prism, which can hang on the bar or be used on the mat, can be a great way to distract babies from the grueling aspects of tummy time and motivate them to keep at it too! Trying to focus on their own reflection will strengthen their attention and visual tracking skills, and they’ll get practice working their big muscles.
Art Cards (sold separately): Right from the start, black and white high contrast images with varying patterns promote visual exploration and strengthen your baby’s vision without overstimulation. Use the Art Cards on their own, or reverse the Mirror Prism and slide the high contrast cards into the inner pockets to introduce them to their favorite animals, food and more.
Silicone Teether: Oral exploration is an important way for babies to play with and learn about new things. Dangling from the bar, the Silicone Teether motivates babies to reach and grasp, and detached, it provides a safe option for soothing sore gums.