{"id":22642,"date":"2021-02-23T17:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/scoperta-mondo\/capitolo-13-tappetini-e-palestrine\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:38:07","slug":"chapter-13-play-mats-and-gyms","status":"publish","type":"scoperta-mondo","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/scoperta-mondo\/chapter-13-play-mats-and-gyms\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 13 \u2013 Play Mats and Gyms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To support new parents in stimulating their little ones, helpful accessories can include <strong>play mats<\/strong> (such as mats with toy arches and sound effects) and <strong>activity gyms<\/strong> &#8211; small spaces specifically designed for the baby&#8217;s first discoveries \u201cin freedom.\u201d These areas allow the baby to practice and refine motor skills and hand-eye-mouth coordination.<\/p>\n<p>As time goes by and the baby\u2019s motor skills continue to develop, it is advisable to use a large blanket or a special rubber mat for playtime. 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