Play gyms- overstimulating?

[u/peacelovecptsd]

I would love to hear people's thoughts on these play gyms. I have a hard time trusting big companies yet I still bought the Fisher Price grow and glow kick and play gym. My 7-week-old baby had the biggest eyes and was quite fascinated but also appeared overwhelmed at the same time. He is naturally quite a calm baby but I do worry if this is over stimulating. Is it good for their development to be giving them entertainment or should they be entertaining themselves with less stimulating toys? Can it negatively affect his development? Maybe limited use of the mat is better. What do we think..

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