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Locking Links Snap & Snuggle Gym (0m+, Little Tikes, $70, 3 AA batteries included) Velcro the ends and fluff up the folded sides to make this double-arched infant gym convert to a snugly “walled” enclosure. There are two arches and five loops to attach toys for baby’s gazing pleasure. Includes a slide-in electronic panel to add lights and sounds when baby is older. “This gym offers 360 degrees of entertainment. Colin likes to lie down, but inevitably ends up rolling over, and when he does, there’s always something to discover.” Dion Yungblut Lamaze Lights & Sounds Barnyard Crawl Toy (9–24m, Learning Curve, $30, 3 AA batteries included) It looks like a large hourglass tipped on its side and when it rolls, the plastic beads inside it make a swishing sound. There are motion-activated lights and music, but even with the switch turned off, the bold patterned graphics and colourful knotted strings make this floor toy an interesting destination for crawling infants. “A simple toy that does exactly what it is intended to do: encourage my child to crawl. The toy is great for giving Kalina (8½m) some active time; maybe it’ll even wear her out for her nap.” Karen Positan Originally published in Today's Parent, December 2005 Ads by Yahoo    Loading Comments Image - advertisement - link Image - advertisement - link Got a great parenting tip to share? Send it our way and your idea could appear in the pages of Today's Parent. Click here to submit a tip! What's the best part of Christmas? Time with family Time off work and school Gifts Food Get togethers and parties Dressing up Other Results are for an upcoming issue of Today's Parent Favourite Tools Due Date Calculator Baby Namer Gender Predictor Family Meal Plans Children's Health Guide Recipe File Newsletters © 1997-2010 Most Popular Articles Top 100 baby names in Canada Top 15 signs you might be pregnant 37 ways to save money this year Sleep training Breastfeeding advice Easy at-home birthday parties Get Help Sign Up | Log In Contact Us | Who We Are Web Advertising Magazine Advertising Privacy | Terms of Use Site Map | All Recipes