Playskool Kick Start Gym

Pros: Very interactive for kids for different ages
Cons: It broke within 6 months, have not received replacement part

Ok folks, here is the scoop on the Playskool Kick 'N Start Gym (also manufactured by Hasbro). I bought this toy last Christmas when it was the "hottest item" to purchase for new infants, and since I was expecting twin girls -- I thought...

Pros: entertains children longer than any other gym, sturdy, brightly colored, toys that spin, and music
Cons: none

Playskool Kick Start Gym was a blessing in disguise. Entertaining a Four month old is difficult, their attention span is short and not many things interest them. The are developing motor skills and finding toys that stimulate them mentally and...

Pros: grows with your childs motor skill development
Cons: footpad should be padded

I received the Kick Start Gym as a gift for my daughter when she was born. She is now 2 1/2 months old and just starting to use this toy, but I can tell it is going to be a favorite of hers.

Some of the features of this toy are:

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Pros: Keeps infants occupied, nice songs and silly sounds, entertaining
Cons: Doesn't fold for storage or travel

Our experiences:
My little boy has been a very alert baby since the day he was born. When he was tiny, before he figured out that he could use his hands and play with toys, Mommy and Daddy spent all day, every day, entertaining him. He...

Pros: Entertains Infants, Kick Activated For Infants, Good Sound Quality And A Variety Of Music/Sound
Cons: Cannot Be Broken Down For Easy Storage Or Travel, Moves When Baby Kicks

Playskool’s Kick Start Gym was purchased for my daughter at the age of four months. I immediately became intrigued with the activity gym, and had high expectations for its use throughout my daughter’s first year. My daughter appeared to have other...

Pros: Helps baby discover that HE can make things happen!
Cons: Needs to be heavier, maybe add volume control.

Kick, kick, kick, kick, kick. .. . . That’s almost music to my ears. It means my 4 month old is really enjoying himself and discovering that HE can make things happen! (He is a future CEO you know)… I was hoping we'd receive the Kick Start Gym as baby...

Pros: Good song variety, Uses both hands and feet, Bright colors
Cons: Not portable, Some suggested positions for use are awkward, Baby can move it easily

What made us choose this gym?
We were looking for a gym for our son for three main reasons. It seemed like a good idea because young babies spend so much time on their backs looking up at...nothing special. This seemed like a good way to...

Pros: Colorful, durable construction. Entertaining and engaging.
Cons: Can be a little loud and abruptive for the very young.

Since the birth of my first child back in July of 2000 (Rebecca), my wife and I have gone through a series of firsts. First, and foremost, this is our first child.

Note: To any of my relatives, friends, in-laws, etc. who might be reading...

Pros: Colorful Toys, Easy Assembly, Great Concept
Cons: N/A

It took me a while to finally find the Playskool Kick Start Gym. Apparently this little gem is quite popular and sells as soon as it hits the shelves. I have been thoroughly pleased with this neat little contraption, but I think my daughter has...

Pros: bright colors, sounds, moving parts, for babies who are younger and older (sitting up)
Cons: can make babies cry

After hearing wonderful things about this toy from two of my husband's cousins, we decided to buy one for our four month old daughter. I made the purchase from Target and eagerly came home waiting to see my daughter's reaction. Well, it was a big flop....

Pros: Captivates baby, great sound effects, utilizes kicking reflex
Cons: battery operated, may become mundane

Now that my son is four months old, I’ve found that his attention span is quite like that of a err, um, well a man, I guess! It seems that little holds his attention for longer than a few minutes at a time, much like myself when sitting in front of the...

Pros: A squealing delight to play with.
Cons: To bulky and does not fold for storage.

This was a toy that should have been redesigned while it still laid on the inventor's drawing table. It turned out to be a nuisance from the start.


The Playskool Kick Start Gym is a very unique toy for babies. Even for those that...

Pros: music, motion & color keep baby interested
Cons: can't fold it up or disassemble for storage

My 2-month-old twins love the Kickstart Gym! They are fascinated by the bright colors and different shapes. Their eyes get huge every time we get the gym out. Even though they're too little to swat at it with their hands, it has a "kick pad"...

Pros: Captivates a three-month old for 30 minutes or more at a time!
Cons: Even a 4-year old wants to play with it.

My 3-month old granddaughter, Julia, absolutely adores this toy! She's had it for about a month now and she never seems to tire of it.

I don't recall anything capturing the attention span of my children for as long as the Kickstart Gym does...

Pros: Very durable! Easy for infants to operate.
Cons: Gets pretty old after awhile. Not much to it.

I have to hand it to this toy, it's one tough cookie. I bought this toy for my first daughter when she was a baby, she played with it until she was about 9 months. I then passed it on to a friend who had a baby, her daughter played with it for a good 9...