Inflatable Baby

Baby Play Mats, Play nests and Play Gyms

We wanted to highlight some of the pros and the cons when choosing a baby play mat or baby play nest and play gym. All parents to be or parents of very small babies are faced with the dilemma of how best to keep your little one amused when they are too small to crawl or even hold their heads up. Most parents (mums) will find that they are with their baby almost all the time unless they are sleeping so wouldn't it be nice to let baby play (in a supervised environment) giving you that much deserved rest.

The good news is that there are a multitude of play nests and mats on the market that all claim to offer fun and exciting environments for your newborn baby. Some parents may just choose to buy a baby mat, nest and swing to have all angles covered but if you are on a tight budget it soon becomes apparent that baby will begin to grow very quickly which means that all these wonderful toys will be redundant after 6 - 12 months.

The simple solution is to spend your money on one good quality toy and to get baby used to spending time on her own and experiencing some of the sensory elements that the toy offers.

PLAY MATS / PLAY MAT AND GYMS

These are a great all round performer. A large padded baby play mat will give your baby a soft and clean play surface that will keep them entertained. Initially your baby may only find the mat interesting for a few minutes at a time before wanting to be held again. A newborn baby may only be comfortable lying on her back or stomach. It is always important to stress that babies should never be left unattended in case they run into any difficulties. Mats with the additional of an arch (gym) will allow her to focus and make sense of colourful toys and sounds (if you have musical toys attached).

PLAY NESTS

Play nests are another great play environment for your baby (an inflatable ring surrounded by a soft fabric cover). They are suitable from birth but it should be noted that you should only partly inflate the ring if your baby is unable to hold her head up (always consult the manufacturers instructions). The soft fabric covers provide a multitude of colours and patterns and textured surfaces. The ring is a secure contained environment that will keep your little one smiling and giggling for many hours (you may of course have a few tearful moments in the early days!)

 

About the Author

Childs Play Sussex are an on-line baby and nursery store offering support and information about many of today's popular baby play nests and padded baby play mats and gyms.

Inflatable Baby Pacifier $5.99 Inflatable Baby Pacifier

BABY BOTTLE BLUE INFLATABLE $5.95 BABY BOTTLE BLUE INFLATABLE

Inflatable Baby Bottle $4 Inflatable Baby Bottle

Inflatable Baby Costume - Pink $35.95 Have you made a boom-boom in your pants? Well, don't be a big baby! Change into something new with this fabulous Pink Inflatable Baby Costume! Our Pink Inflatable Baby Costume comes with a pink bonnet with lace accents! This also comes with a loose-fitting pink trapeze shirt, a pair of pink bloomers, and an inflatable bottle! But, that's not all! This also comes with an inflatable derriere to make your diapered bottom stick out! This is a hilarious look that will surely earn you lots of laughs, so order this costume today!

Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater.

Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit

Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.

Adult Inflatable Baby Costume $39.95 Waah! Ready to cry for your bottle this Halloween? Need something expansively exciting to complete your wacky wardrobe? Then this Adult Inflatable Baby Costume is just what you're looking for!This amusing apparel features an inflatable baby suit a white diaper print and blue safety pin design. It also includes an attached blue and white bib, a blue and white baby bonnet, and it works with four AA batteries! This Halloween, everyone will go "ga-ga" when they see you in this infantile ensemble!With this Adult Inflatable Baby Costume, you'll have just what you need to have hours of humorous hilarity this Halloween season!

8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion

Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending.

Sea Eagle 12.6 SRD 6 Man inflatable Boat $1799 12' 6" - 6 man inflatable boat. Rugged 1000 denier material, maintenance free plastic floorboards. 3 year warranty. Complete kit - see page for details.

Inflatable Giraffe Each $4.99 The Inflatable Baby Giraffe has the look of a baby giraffe witht he yellow body and orange spots. Each plastic Inflatable Baby Giraffe measures 36 inches tall and is to be inflated with air. Use the Inflatable Baby Giraffe as a centerpiece for your tables, but also as a fun favor for your party guests.

Nylon Carry Bag for inflatable boat $25 Our storage bag is a convenient way to transport your Sea Eagle. This 26x43 inch bag will comfortably hold a deflated SE-6, SE-8, SE-9, or SE-330 and several accessories (i.e. oars, pump & motormount).

Pink Crab Shaped Inflatable Baby Swimming Floaties Ring $9.49 Pink Crab Shaped Inflatable Baby Swimming Floaties Ring

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Inflatable Duck Each $1.99 This Inflatable Duck is bright yellow with piercing blue eyes. Each 18 inch Vinyl Inflatable Duck makes a great baby shower accessory to display in the center of a table or on the floor. Our Inflatable Duck also makes a cute addition to a farm themed event.

Inflatable Elephant Each $4.99 Our Inflatable Elephant is as cute as a real baby elephant with the pink ears, long trunk and gray body. Each plastic Inflatable Elephant measures 24 inches and is to be inflated with air. Use the Inflatable Elephant as a centerpiece or as fun accent at your safari or jungle themed party!

340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater.

395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking!

Not Inflatable $21.99 Not Inflatable - T-Shirt

Yellow Duckie Inflatable Costume $42.95 I don't know if a Yellow Ducky Inflatable Costume makes a good epic mount (I'm partial to a wyvern or some kind of a mammoth, but that's neither here not there), but it is a pretty cute one. Who doesn't love baby ducks? Bad people, that's who. Ducks are great and the Yellow Ducky Inflatable costume is no exception. The costume requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Also, with this costume you can pull off a really high-concept "16 Candles costume. In fact, I might just do that myself.The Yellow Ducky Inflatable Costume is for anyone who thought that Baby Huey never carried his weight or for someone that just really wants a goofy epic mount.

Inflatable Pink Monkey Each $3.49 This adorable Pink Monkey Inflatable is metallic pink and pastel pink with large round black eyes. Our Pink Vinyl Monkey measures 19 inches wide x 19 inches high x 19 inches deep and makes a great addition to a baby shower or safari party!

Inflatable Swim Swimming Boat Floaties Ring for Baby $15.49 Description:This Floaties Swimming Boat is great for that first pool experience, helps children overcome the fear of water!Made of tough and durable vinyl, it features safety valves, smooth base for comfort.This Inflatable Swimming Boat is suitable for age 6-18 months.Kids will love learning to swim with this Inflatable Swim Boat.Wipes clean with a damp cloth.Great fun for pool or beach.Special gift for your kids, gives you a funny and happy summer.Swim Boat is measures approx. 38 3/4" in length and 27 3/4" in width when flat.Weight: 337gNot for life saving device, use with adult supervision only!Package Included:1 x Baby Swimming Boat

Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit $599 Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.

Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package $299 Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe. Rugged 33 mil polykrylar hull. 11'2" x 2'10" Only 26 lbs. Complete with two seats, two 7' 10" paddles, footpump, and repair kit.

Dream Baby Inflatable Neck Cushion $6.99 Helps support child's head and neck while traveling. Baby, Children & Toys , Childproofing & Safety , Childproofing Essentials , Safety

Round Inflatable Lounge Swimming Float Baby Pool $26.49 Description:Inflatable Baby Pool provides safety and durability.Made of tough and durable vinyl, it features safety valves, smooth base for comfort.This Baby Swimming Pool is recommended for children ages 3 years and older.Your little one will love learning to swim with this Float Baby Pool.Wipes clean with a damp cloth.Great fun for pool or beach.Special gift for your kids, gives you a funny and happy summer.Easy to store when not in use, deflate and fold for compact storage.It is measures approx. 72cm in diameter and 28cm in depth when deflation.Weight: 643gWARNING: Use only under adult supervision!Package Included:1 x Round Baby Pool

SE370 Deluxe Kayak $349 12 ft kayak featuring:Self bailing drain valveThree deluxe one-way valvesLashed down inflatable spray skirtsI-beam construction floor2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking & speed Pressure Gauge and Repair KitBow & Stern Grab Line3 year warranty

MB100 High Pressure Electric $89 Designed for our Sport Boats, PaddleSkis, & Kayaks (except the SE-330), the MB-100 high speed electric pump is specifically designed for higher pressure inflatable boats. Hooks up to a car battery. Just set the pressure gauge to the desired pressure and turn on.

Intex 56580EP Inflatable Flower Baby Float $8.98 Intex inflatable flower baby float fanciful swim float designed for young swimmers between 1 and 2 years old. Flowery tree shoots up from float ring to provide shade. Includes squeaky noise toy and a rotating propeller. Constructed of durable 10-gauge vinyl, two air chambers. Easy to deflate for travel, measures 33.5-Inch in diameter and 32.5-Inch high.

Baby Blue Inflatable Piggy Square Hug Back Pillow $7.99 Description: Soft and comfortable baby blue Hug PillowBest dream partner Inflatable Pillow for Children and girlsMade of soft material, wonderful touch feelingCan be used as Hug Pillow or sofa pillowSquare Hugging Pillow Color: Baby Blue as picture showSize: about 335mm*335mmWeight: 75g

Intex Recreation Inflatable Baby Whale Ring Pool Toys 59218EP Pack of 36 $70.13 Pool toys. Baby whale rings. Inflatable. Smiling face spout and tail. 32 x 24.50 . Length: 0.62. Width: 11.75. Height: 6.5

Bow Storage Bag $21 This trim, attractive bag fits on the bow of our 420x, 380x & 340x kayaks. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.Also fits on our 395ps and 435ps paddleski models.

Stern Storage Bag $18 This trim, attractive bag fits on the stern of our canoes. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.

Nylon Seat Bag for Aluminum Seat $39 Makes excellent use of the dead space underneath the wooden seat. Nylon flap secured with Velcro makes attachment easy. Comes with Nylon shoulder strap to carry to and from your boat. Storage capacity: 14 x 24 x 9.

Sea Eagle 375fc Fold Cat Pro Angler $1299 Pontoon boats are a great way to get to places where fish are hiding. But who has 35-40 minutes to spare to put your boat together? Most rowing frames take that long to assemble. Our FoldCat has a unique folding support system that can be inflated and assembled in 5 minutes by one person.

SeaEagle.com life jacket $39 Sea Eagle Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets are good looking and durable. Features four plastic closures on adjustable nylon straps for a comfortable, secure fit.

Sea Eagle Surf Mat $19 Great Fun on the Ocean!Two built in skegs let the Sea Eagle Surf Mat track down the face of a wave like a North Shore pro! Double I-Beam construction makes it rigid and bouyant, and an extra heavy PolyKrylar material make it tough and durable.

Repair Kit For Transom Boats $15 Repair kit for Transom Sport Boats, Explorer Kayaks and Paddleski models. Includes two pieces of hull material, tube of glue & Halkey-Roberts valve replacement tool.

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