Best Activity Centers
When your baby outgrows the bouncer, but before he's up and walking, one of these will be his favorite place to play.
By Jessica Hartshorn/Hannah Werthan from American Baby
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Fun Safari
Evenflo's ExerSaucers have been favorite sit-in play centers for years. This deluxe version, the Jump and Learn Jungle Quest ExerSaucer, has an amazing fifty-eight learning activities and toys. There's also a balance base that your baby can push off of, helping to build core strength. The animal toys come off for travel or for play long after you're done with the seat. ($98)
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Room to Grow
Here's another seat with lots of bells and whistles: The Doodle Bugs Around We Go Activity Center from Bright Starts has toy dragonflies that bend around, fish that slide, and a frog with swirling beads. Your baby can rotate around the table to reach all the fun. Once your tot grows too old for the seat, it's detachable so she can still enjoy the play table. ($90)
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Jumping for Joy
Is your baby full of energy? Fisher-Price's Discover 'n Grow Jumperoo rewards him for his movements. Each time he jumps, there are lights, sounds and music. The seat pad comes right off and is machine washable, and the legs fold for storage. ($100)
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Compact and Fun
Bright Starts' Bounce Bounce Baby has a lot to offer without taking up a lot of space, and for nearly half the cost of a fullsize activity center. Your munchkin can play on the electric piano and take a look at herself in the mirror. There is also a snack tray for when she gets hungry. There are three height settings so it can adjust as Baby grows. ($55)
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Now Sea This!
Baby Einstein's endearing characters line the Baby Neptune Activity Saucer, even hanging up near your little one's head to keep him exploring. A keyboard, mirror, and plenty of silly toys keep your baby busy, and the seat adjusts to three height levels. ($95)
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Dreaming of Sunshine
Evenflo's A Day at the Beach ExerSaucer allows Baby to rock, spin and bounce while surrounded by ocean scenery and cheery colors. No tools are required, so it's an easy build. ($60)
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Island Adventure
The SuperSeat from Summer Infant works triple duty as an infant support seat, a floor time activity seat, and a booster seat as your little one grows. ($50)
This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, patterns, and availabilities are subject to change.
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