In an interview with Parents Magazine, HSS pediatric physical therapists Erin Orban, PT, DPT, PCS, and Hannah Burton, PT, DPT, PCS, share expert tips for parents on what to look for when choosing a baby activity center.

Orban advises parents to look for an activity center “that encourages movement and exploration. Items that allow babies to reach, bat, kick, and turn their heads are great.” The toys incentivize plenty of movement and activity, which is why we picked this as the best overall.

According to Burton, “when looking for a standing activity center, you want to look for something that allows your child’s feet to be placed flatly on a firm surface—an activity center with an adjustable footboard that can be raised or lowered based on the height of your baby. This is so important for keeping your child’s feet flat and in the best alignment to support the development of their growing bodies.” 

Read the full article at parents.com.