LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Mat Only $19 on Amazon (Regularly $30)

This is a very fun interactive toy. My baby crawls on it as she can’t walk yet but she likes the music nonetheless. It is great for learning numbers from 1-10 and animals as well.

This Learn and Groove arrived right on time! We had 3 snow days in one week, and this mat helped burn off some energy! The girls has fun trying the different modes and songs. They, of course, loved free play mode the most and worked together to make up the craziest music combinations possible. It is NOT a quiet toy, but I found the sounds and music to be bearable. The girls LOVED the sounds and music–so I would consider that a win! They would have liked a bit more challenge with the game portion, but this still kept them busy (and not fighting) for hours!  

This is a toy that pretty much any baby or toddler is going to love. While it is geared for 2-4 year-olds, I think even babies would love patting the numbers and making music. My friend’s two-year-old was not interested in following the directions or playing the games, but she loved jumping from space to space and making music. Her four-year-old sister was much more inclined to play the actual games. I like that more than one child can use this at a time and that the child can listen and follow directions (always great practice). This is perfect for long days when kids have more energy than their parents. I love to be able to direct their energy in a positive way.