ITEM# 303300

Skip Hop Explore & More Amazing Arch Activity Gym

This item is discontinued.
Description
The Amazing Arch activity gym is bursting with dynamic friends, including a hooting owl, a musical hedgehog, a dancing fox and more! Position the arch overhead for newborn exploration, then bring it down for tummy time or to convert to a seated activity center. Slip your phone in the parent pocket to record those special milestones or let grandma observe the action from afar! Baby will think he's looking at a mirror? and not your camera? which means you'll capture some truly amazing moments!
  • Ages 0+
  • Use it three ways: on back, tummy time and sitting up
  • Two-position arch for overhead and seated play
  • 20 developmental activities include: sound-activated dancing fox, pull-string peekaboo owl that hoots, hanging hedgehog musical teether and more!
  • Soft mat with crinkle flaps
  • Insert your smartphone behind the mirror to take baby photos or video chat with grandma
  • Includes tummy time pillow
  • Coordinates with Explore & More collection
  • BPA-free, PVC-free, Phthalate-free
  • Size (inches): 38l x 38w x 20h
Product Reviews
3.8
out of 5.0
25 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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72%
of Reviewers
Recommend
CH540
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Cute Arch
June 23, 2020
I loved the idea of being able to slide my phone into the slot without distracting the baby. When I actually got to use this product the slot for the phone is way too tight. The dancing fox never danced no matter how much noise the baby or we made. Every other feature works fine and baby is very interested in.
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Shagger
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Verified Buyer
Wonderful features!
March 5, 2020
Couldn't be any happier with my purchase, we use it daily.
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Oliu
San Jose, CA
Verified Buyer
Super cute! Even my 4yr old joins his brother.
December 24, 2019
Great mat, love all the different toys and how the arch can be moved. Only thing is I can't store it when we are not using it, would be nice if there was a way to fold it up easily.
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Southern M.
Nashville, TN
Nice playmat
December 24, 2019
My son loves it! It was fairly easy to put together and take apart when a piece was put backwards. The phone pouch is such a cute idea, but the sleeve is really too tight to properly place a phone in it. Cute mat though and my son absolutely LOVES the little dancing fox.
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Adella45
Nashville, TN
Verified Buyer
Nice playmat
December 24, 2019
My son loves it! It was fairly easy to put together and take apart when a piece was put backwards. The phone pouch is such a cute idea, but the sleeve is really too tight to properly place a phone in it. Cute mat though and my son absolutely LOVES the little dancing fox.
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Bonnielilyfuzz
Nashville, TN
Verified Buyer
Nice playmat
December 24, 2019
My son loves it! It was fairly easy to put together and take apart when a piece was put backwards. The phone pouch is such a cute idea, but the sleeve is really too tight to properly place a phone in it. Cute mat though and my son absolutely LOVES the little dancing fox.
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Pmilom
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Wonderful
September 18, 2019
My 2.5 month old daughter loves this playmat. It's so awesome.
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pepucha
Wilton, CT
Cute and great product.
September 16, 2019
This is very nice. Love all the colorful features!
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Ashleya1220
Franklin Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Amazing!
September 10, 2019
I bought this for my daughter ( 1 month). She loves it! My son(2.5 years old) even plays with it!
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Megan
Calgary, AB
Verified Buyer
Amazing Arch
March 24, 2019
Pros: Love the arch with multiple positions; Baby plays with the interactive toys and is interested in them; Pillow helps support newborn with tummy time; Great design.

Cons: My hooting owl never 'hooted' from day one; Toys are too high and out of reach for my three month old (I had to use additional links to lower the toys; My phone does not fit in the phone pocket behind the mirror.

Overall I love the amazing arch and would recommend it. There are some flaws, but I have been able to work around them.
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Dani
Ohio
Verified Buyer
So cute!!
March 7, 2019
This play gym is worth every penny! It's absolutely adorable! I couldn't wait to get it! Now I just can't wait until this summer when my little one can play with it!
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Nancy
Maryland
Verified Buyer
I loved this
March 6, 2019
The best play gym, my baby love musical hedgehog. But I including all toys
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Avivit
New York
Verified Buyer
This product is not comfortable
September 26, 2018
The toys should be lower so the baby should be able to reach them
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Jonathan S.
Sugarloaf, Pa
Verified Buyer
Very entertaining
July 19, 2018
This skip hop explore and more amazing arch activity gym is so neat! My son loves the arch he doesn’t like tummy time so having the arch doesn’t happen to much, but I love that he can use it later on when he can sit unassisted! I love the phone slot feature as well I can FaceTime him or he can watch something! My only gripe was it was a bit hard to assemble the mat to the arch and the phone sleeve is a bit tight ( I have a iPhone 6s) I have to take my phone case off and it’s still snug.
Pros
  • Very engaging
  • Interactivee
  • Multifunctional
Best Uses
  • Will be able to use for some time!
  • Baby to toddler
Cons
  • Arch was hard to connect to mat
  • Phone sleeve is very snug
Boymom
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Poor choice of toys
July 2, 2018
The hedgehog failed after 2 months. The owl is cute but hard to pull for an infant to make the noise, and you can't replace the batteries in the hedgehog.
We love that it folds down for tummy time and that you can attach additional toys. Overall not terrible since my LO loves it. Just some manufacturing could have been better.
Contacted customer support and they gave us a gift card for the hedgehog since there isn't a replacement.
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Stablemind
NY
Verified Buyer
BEST MAT AVAILABLE...GROWS WITH THEM!
June 18, 2018
The most functional, useful mat on the market. It serves as the "regular lay the baby under the arch" play may to begin with...and the arch's design allows you to hang many other toys from it (use plastic toy links or any attachable toy). THERE IS NOTHING BETTER FOR TUMMY TIME! My son HATED tummy time...this was a life saver! Noise activated fox toy is AWESOME!!! Used the camera holder "in reverse" to play videos and get his attention during tummy time and it worked!!! Once he was sitting everything was in front of him to look at and reach for and all held firmly in place. When he started to stand, the arch was secure and strong enough (when laid down in ground position) to help him get up and hold on to as he stood...though I sit on the opposite edge to ensure it wouldn't shift, I really had nothing to fear! He tried another "regular old" play mat we got maybe four times his entire infancy...but this mat was used constantly at all stages until he really started to walk. He'd probably still play on it now at 18m if I hadn't passed it along to his new baby cousin!
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Rstimp
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Super cute but somewhat lacking
April 26, 2018
Very cute gym/activity mat but the phone sleeve is already too small for most phones, especially if you have any kind of case. The sleeve should be more of a stretchy bag/pouch to keep any size phone in it but still keep it secure. Was super disappointed because our owl didn't work from the start. It's a terrible design to not have replaceable batteries in the owl and the hedgehog. Baby/kid toys should always have replaceable batteries otherwise it seems like such a waste! We haven't had any problems with the fox or hedgehog yet and overall it's very cute. It's a little annoying that it can't fold up when not in use as it takes up a bit of space. I love that the arch moves and makes tummy time more enjoyable! That's my favorite part and why I'd still recommend the gym despite some of it's downfalls. The mat washed really well too which is always a plus!
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Natalie
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Beautiful mat, but parts failed quickly!
April 17, 2018
We were so excited to get this as a shower gift, but quickly after beginning to use it (about a month), the hedgehog music failed, and the batteries are not-replaceable. Soon after, the fox died. We replaced the batteries (with several different, brand new ones), and it no longer responds to sound. When you press the power button, it will give one feeble shake if you're lucky.
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Katel
SoCal
Verified Buyer
Best choice
April 2, 2018
What I really liked about this activity gym is the fact that it will have more use than most. The fact that the "gym" will change position as baby gets older, is wonderful. It's bright with fun characters and activities, and feels sturdy. Really happy with this choice for an activity gym!
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Momofboys
Kansas
Verified Buyer
Attachments don't work
February 13, 2018
I bought this for my son because of the rave reviews and was really excited to use it. I put it together and the fox, owl and hedgehog didn't work. These are the main attachments that are supposed to keep your child engaged! I am really disappointed. My husband already threw the box away so now I'm stuck with a toy that doesn't work.
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chris
ca
Verified Buyer
i really want it to love it
February 9, 2018
I purchased this for my son, I loved the overall look of this, however it did not meet my expectations, save your money and go with something else. The fox, never worked. The hedhog stopped working within a few hours.
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SueZQue
Mesa AZ
Favorite Play Gym
January 19, 2018
The arch that can go overhead, as well as down to the side is the best feature of this play gym. The toys are easily accessible from the side position which is great for tummy time and in the sitting position later down the road as baby is able to do that. That "magic" dancing fox is my baby's favorite, but all of the toys are of excellent quality. I also appreciate the light weight frame around the mat which keeps it from crinkling up and can be moved very easily. If I could only have one play gym this would be the one. 5+ stars
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Stacey
Newmanstown, PA
Verified Buyer
Great Tummy Time Product
November 21, 2017
Finally an activity gym that makes sense for tummy time! I love that this product entertains baby while they play on their tummy. I feel like the traditional activity gyms encourage baby to stay on their back... no wonder they cry when you turn them over because their is nothing to look at. This product solves the problem and encourages them to lift their head. Great product! Wish this was around with baby #1!
John
Atlanta
Verified Buyer
Tummy time
April 27, 2016
This is perfect for tummy time. It's large enough to keep you baby on no matter how wiggly they are. Great toys and a slot to put a phone or iPod for music. I do wish the batteries on a few of the toys were replaceable.
kayla
kansas
Verified Buyer
it could be the perfect play mat if it plays song
February 4, 2016
I was very surprised that this baby gym doesn't play any song...i love everything that's on, but not play song is a huge negative for me.it would be perfect if it played song
Customer Q&A
2 Questions & 1 Answer
callred
from Tupelo, MS asked:
January 15, 2018
Can you remove the floor mat to be washed in washing machine?
Padded Playmat: Machine wash cold separately, gentle cycle, no bleach. Air dry. Padded Arches: Spot clean only. Do not submerge in water. Tummytime Pillow: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, no bleach. Air dry. Rattle Bee Toy and Musical Hedgehog Teether Toy: Spot clean only. Do not submerge in water. 1. To wash playmat, release hook & loop on bottom Playmat pockets. 2. Press white button on each Arch Support and pull out one Playmat Rod. 3. Slide Playmat off other Playmat Rod and wash according to instructions on label. CAUTION: Replace Playmat Rods into Arch Supports or store away from baby during wash. 4. Re-assemble Playmat onto Playmat Rods.
Submitted by: Customer Service on January 15, 2018

Dina
from Virginia, Herndon asked:
November 2, 2017
Dose it fit I phone 7 plus?