The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym
The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym

The Forest of Firsts™ Play Gym

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Stage-Based Play
Story-Led Play
Developmental Zones
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Ages: 0M+
Material: Made with a soft polyester play mat and fabric toys, a TSCA Title VI-compliant engineered wood frame, and a 100% food-grade platinum silicone teether, with plastic and metal components used for connections and adjustment.
Package Dimensions: 17.5 × 13.4 × 4.7 in (44.5 × 34 × 12 cm)
 What’s Included: 

  • 1 × Forest-Themed Activity Mat
  • 1 × Adjustable Wooden Play Gym Frame
  • 1 × The Missing Note Interactive Storybook
  • 1 × Moonkie On-the-Go Sloth Toy
  • 1 × Double-Sided Cloth Book
  • 1 × Montessori Sensory Ball
  • 1 × Fawn Tag Lovey
  • 1 × Rainbow Ribbon Rattle
  • 1 × Fabric Maraca Rattle
  • 1 × Self-Discovery Mirror
  • 1 × Black & White and Face Cards Set
  • 1 × Detachable Wooden Ring
  • 1 × Play Guide
  • Adjustable Hanging & Connection Accessories

Features:

  • Stage-by-stage play grows with baby from first focus to first stories
  • Play Guide offers age-matched activities and tips for every stage
  • Storybook play connects real toys, pictures, names, and stories
  • Adjustable hanging system adapts toy height and position to each play stage.
  • 5 Developmental Zones support focus, sound, touch, color & discovery
  • Includes detachable toys for sensory, motor and early learning—at home or on the go.

Wash Before First Use
We recommend washing the activity mat before first use.

  • Activity Mat
    Machine wash on a delicate cycle.
    Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean.
  • Play Tools & Accessories
    For the Montessori Sensory Ball, Rainbow Ribbon Rattle, Self-Discovery Mirror, Fawn Tag Lovey, Double-Sided Cloth Book, and Fabric Maraca Rattle, surface clean only with a damp cloth.
    Do not submerge in water.
  • Moonkie On-the-Go Sloth Toy
    Wash the teether with warm, soapy water or place it on the top rack of the dishwasher.
    For all other parts, surface clean only with a damp cloth.
  • Frame
    Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.
    Do not soak or scrub vigorously.

Cleaning Tips: 
Use non-toxic, alcohol-free, baby-safe cleaning products. Avoid bleach, harsh chemicals, strong scents, and essential oils.

Shipping
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Please note that our shipping times vary due to worldwide shipping variances. We have warehouses located in North America, Europe, and Asia. We will ship from the warehouse closest to your location to ensure the most efficient processing.

Our average worldwide shipping time is 7-20 days.
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A Gift Made for Every Little First

Personalize the play mat with baby’s name to create a keepsake gift. Detachable toys extend play beyond the Play Gym, bringing familiar sounds, textures, and forest friends to everyday moments as baby grows.

Safety Standards & Quality Materials

Made with baby-friendly materials and tested to meet U.S. and European safety requirements, including CPSIA, CPC, ASTM F963, EN71, CE, and REACH. The engineered wood frame is TSCA Title VI compliant for reduced formaldehyde emissions, supporting safe everyday exploration.

A Montessori-Inspired World That Grows With Baby

Five discovery zones and adjustable hanging grow with baby—from first looks and reaches to sitting and crawling. Montessori-inspired play links familiar toys with pictures, names and stories, extending hands-on discovery into story-led interaction.

What Makes Moonkie So Special?

Features Moonkie's Others'
Stage-Based Play
Story-Led Play
Adjustable Design
5 Discovery Zones
Machine-Washable Mat

Frequently Asked Questions

It brings story, sensory play, and stage-based activities together in one play space. Familiar forest characters, pictures, sounds, textures, and detachable toys give babies different ways to look, listen, reach, grasp, move, and explore as they grow.

The play gym is designed for babies from birth (0M+), including newborns, and offers stage-based play activities for babies through 12 months and beyond. Always place it on a flat, level floor, use it under direct adult supervision, and follow the age and developmental guidance included with the product.

The set includes an activity mat, montessori-Inspired storybook, wooden frames, seven sensory toys, hanging straps, 12 activity cards with three clips, a Play Guide, and illustrated assembly instructions. The seven toys are a Montessori sensory ball, fawn tag lovey, fabric maraca rattle, self-discovery mirror, cloth book, sloth activity toy, and rainbow ribbon rattle.

Play changes as your baby changes: 

  • 0–1M—look, listen, and notice simple contrast; 
  • 1–3M—track, turn, and begin reaching; 
  • 4–6M—kick, grasp, roll, and explore textures; 
  • 7–9M—sit, reach, use the mirror, crawl, and follow movement; 
  • 10–12M+—point, turn pages, find hidden objects, and enjoy simple back-and-forth play. 

The included Play Guide offers stage-based ideas for each phase.

Our play gym brings story-led discovery, sensory play, and stage-based activities together in one engaging space. Forest characters, illustrated activity cards, a cloth book, sensory details, detachable toys, and an included Play Guide give babies varied ways to look, listen, touch, reach, grasp, and explore as they grow.

It means creating simple, purposeful invitations to explore rather than directing your baby toward one “right” way to play. The activities encourage parents to prepare the play space, offer one or two choices, observe, and follow what interests their baby.

The play gym invites babies to look, listen, touch, reach, grasp, kick, roll, sit, point, and explore through age-appropriate play. Different colors, textures, sounds, pictures, and movable toys offer varied sensory and movement experiences.

Yes. The activity mat provides a soft play surface for supervised tummy time. Always place it on a flat, level floor, stay within arm’s reach, and never leave your baby unattended.

The play gym features five discovery areas in total. Four are built into the activity mat: Making Sounds—music and gentle sound-making play; How Things Feel—varied textures to feel and explore; Exploring Colors—soft colors and visual details to notice; and Hiding & Finding—pockets and familiar objects to discover. The fifth area, Learn to Focus, is featured in the cloth storybook and uses simple images and visual contrast to encourage focused observation. Together, these areas give parents easy starting points for adapting play as their baby grows.

Yes. The play gym is quick and easy to assemble, with no tools required. Adult assembly is required. Connect the six wooden frame sections to form three arches, secure them by hand with the frame connectors and threaded fastener, then attach the mat, toys, and activity cards as shown in the illustrated instructions. Before use, check that every frame section, connector, strap, clip, and toy is firmly secured.

Yes. The hanging toys attach with removable straps, so they can be taken off or repositioned in the locations shown in the instructions. Always make sure each strap is securely fastened before use.

Yes. Wash the activity mat before first use. Remove the wooden frame, toys, straps, and card clips, then machine wash the mat separately on a delicate cycle. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean. Always follow the care label.

Wipe the wooden frame with a slightly damp cloth; do not soak or submerge it. Surface-clean the sensory ball, rainbow ribbon rattle, self-discovery mirror, fawn tag lovey, cloth book, and fabric maraca with a damp cloth, then air-dry; do not submerge them. The sloth toy’s teether may be washed with warm soapy water or placed on the top rack of a dishwasher; surface-clean all other parts.

The toys are detachable, and the play gym can be disassembled for storage or transport. 

The assembled play gym measures approximately 36.6 × 33.9 × 21.3 in (93 × 86 × 54 cm). Place it on a flat, level floor with enough clear space around the mat for supervised play.

The activity mat has a soft, breathable polyester surface with polyester padding and an Oxford cloth backing. Its non-slip underside helps reduce movement during play.

The seven detachable sensory toys are made mainly from soft fabric, with reflective, rattle, ribbon, or teething elements. They include a soft fabric sensory ball with contrasting patterns; a fabric fawn lovey with textured ribbon tags; a fabric maraca with a rattle insert; a fabric-framed mirror with a reflective surface; a soft cloth book; a fabric sloth activity toy with a washable teether; and a fabric rainbow rattle with colorful ribbons and rattle elements.

Use the play gym only on a flat, level floor under direct adult supervision. Before each use, check that the arches, connectors, straps, clips, and toys are securely attached. Follow all assembly, placement, age, and developmental guidance included with the product. Never place the play gym on a bed, sofa, thick blanket, raised surface, or other overly soft surface.

Yes. The included Play Guide offers stage-based activity ideas to help parents adapt play as their baby grows. Illustrated assembly instructions are also included for setup.

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Our Commitment to Safety

At Moonkie, your little one’s safety is always at the heart of what we do. We use only 100% food-grade platinum silicone in all our products—completely free from BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, and other harmful substances.
Each product goes through strict, independent testing to meet or exceed U.S. (CPSIA, FDA) and EU (CE, EN) safety standards. So whether it’s mealtime, playtime, or teething time, you can trust that every Moonkie piece is made to be safe, gentle, and worry-free.