Infantino 4-in-1 Deluxe Twist & Fold Activity Gym & Play Mat, Tropical - Includes linkable Toys, Musical Monkey, Mirror and Bolster Pillow, for Newborns, Babies and Toddlers

Velcro is unnecessary for a monkey. To close, simply press down! At the age of two months, my baby began to enjoy playing with it. I like how the toys can be hung in different places and at different heights as your child grows, and how portable it is. I was hesitant to purchase this because of two recurring criticisms in other reviews, which I wanted to address here for those who are still undecided. First, people who claim their musical monkey does not have Velcro may be misinterpreting how it connects (there are no instructions). On the monkey's head is a white ribbon - Simply thread one end of the ribbon through the white hook that hangs in the gym's center - It can spin because of this system. If the monkey's fabric is covering the white plastic to which the ribbon is attached, it will stop spinning. Second, if you're having trouble closing the toy, simply press down on it a little as you turn the knob (in the same way you did to open the legs) and it will close up easily.

Leighton Montoya

| May 01, 2021

  I purchased this gym to keep my puppy occupied while I was on the phone for work. Did you know that a puppy gym costs two to three times as much as this baby gym? Yes, it is. This appears to be working well for my puppy. br>br>Updated to include that the bottom mat shrank in the dryer, so air dry it after washing.

Riley MORLEY

| May 25, 2021

This is a very sweet playmat. The instructions were a little vague, and it didn't say where to put the mirror (if you get one) or how to put the monkey piece on the center component (my monkey piece didn't come with velcro, so I couldn't attach it where it needed to go). I needed to improvise in a safe manner). Also, there were no instructions for attaching the baby's pillow to the playmat, so I'm going to have to guess on that one. Overall, it'll suffice, but more clarity on where pieces must be attached is required, and the pieces must be attachable to their appropriate parts in the first place. In the future, I'll most likely purchase a new playmat that appears to be safer.

Emory READ

| Sep 16, 2021

So I removed the legs and reinserted them, and it now works perfectly; I must have seated something incorrectly the first time! I love how the monkey spins and plays music! I didn't get a velcro strap for my monkey, but it's fine. This is a great space saver because it folds/collapses so easily when not in use! It came with a ribbon that inserts at each end and it works perfectly! The toys to be attached are large and soft - that's cool! The mat material appears to be a little brittle when it comes to snapping - I noticed a few small "holes" in the fabric, as if something had gone through it - They are, however, very small and unnoticeable. I simply assumed they'd snag or grow larger - However, this is not the case. I believe it's due to the fabric's composition. Overall, I like this mat a lot, and so does my baby! It maintains his focus.

Julio Luna

| Feb 26, 2021

There will be no more crying during tummy time. This activity center is fantastic. It's simple to operate and transport. I like the colors and the fact that it's all made of soft materials, so if something falls on her, she won't be hurt; also, for some reason, when she uses the mat and little pillow for tummy time, she no longer screams. It is well worth the money just for that.

Amina Holland

| May 06, 2021

This is something I really enjoy. And, most importantly, my daughter enjoys it. She'll keep playing until she's exhausted. It's incredibly simple to put together. It will take about 5 minutes to complete. It's bright and adorable. There are numerous options and toys from which to choose. Tummy time can be done with the pillow, and toys can be attached to it. The money in the middle spins and plays music for about 5 to 10 minutes, so it's a good quality product. It's a purchase that's well worth it. My mother has expressed an interest in purchasing one for her home now that we have it. I would give it a 10/10.

Tomas Caldwell

| Jan 05, 2021

I had another infantino activity mat that had lasted through my first two children, so I needed to replace it. I really like the textures in this one. My baby adores the monkey sound, which the other one lacked; in fact, all of my children have adored these items!.

Piper Schaefer

| Sep 11, 2021

This is one of the best purchases I've ever made for my two-month-old son. The monkey and the mirror are two of his favorite things in the world. Others have claimed in reviews that their monkey stops spinning after about a month. Ours did as well, which disappointed me greatly. We continued to use it without the spinning motion because it still made music. After further investigation, I discovered that the stuffed monkey's fabric was above the plastic spinning mechanism, spinning within the monkey rather than spinning the monkey. Hooray! I pushed the stuffed animal onto the plastic inside. The monkey has begun to spin once more! I hope this helps anyone else who is frustrated because their monkey isn't spinning! The piece I'm referring to is shown in the photo.

Corbin Dalton

| May 21, 2021