Our granddaughter is 6 months old. This toy is great. She plays in it for at least 30 minutes without getting tired or bored. It is strengthening her leg muscles. She can play the music. She can spin around to play with other toys. It was easy to assemble. It alos has directions with it for storing it when our baby outgrows it.

JoyceCook

Chambersburg, PA

My daughter loves standing, right now, more than she likes to to just about anything else. The Baby Einstein Activity Center makes it easy for her to practice standing before she can actually do it herself. She can't fall over and no matter where she turns there is something to play with and look at. As with most baby toys everything is very colorful and makes noise. Everything looks nice and fits together well. The unit is very solid, to the point that it was a little hard to put together. I finally got it but there's no way it will ever come back apart. That's how hard everything had to be wedged into place. Now that it's together though it is very sturdy and I have no worries that it will fall over or fall apart. It is quite big and heavy but it's mean to be stationary and not mobile. Though it has adjustable height, at the moment we have to put a huge book underneath of the baby's feet in order for her to tough the ground. She will grow into it, but it would be nice if it worked now. Overall, a good little play area. We did not pay for it, being a shower gift, so I can't comment on price.

tonygxp

Fredericksburg, VA

My husband and I got the Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Center for our daughter this Christmas. From the moment she laid eyes on it (she is 5 months old) she has been so happy with this. The colors on the activity center are so bright and engaging. There are a variety of items for her to play with and each of them really engages her. The little lion puppet is so wonderful- her two older brothers are always having a puppet show with her and dancing along with the music that plays along. I like the fact that the music volume is adjustable and that there are different modes for the music center (i.e. music, nature sounds and color identification in 3 different languages). The seat swivels easily and the seat cover can come off with little effort for super easy clean up. Another great feature are the knobs on the underside that can be pulled down to make the activity center stable. Without pulling these down, the activity center can rock back and forth, which is nice...when you want that feature available. The price on this item is great, considering what all comes with the product. We have been so happy with this!

cookiemama3

Lexington, NC

I have never had so much trouble putting a baby toy together.  I literally had bruises for weeks from trying to get this together.  It is finally together and the little one loves it now.  The feet on the bottom of it that are suppose to stabalize it so that it doesn't move are not made right, so I could not use those at all.  If you can get it together, there are awesome toys on it.  The baby really likes the musical keyboard the best.  It is also has an adjustable height as the baby grows.

GrandmaMcKee

Pittsfield, IL

My 1-year-old's grandma bought the Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Center to keep at her house so we don't have to drag over our own toys to entertain him. He loves it. I don't know if it's just because he only gets to play with it about once a week or if it would be just as entrancing if played with everyday. From the first time we put him in it, it's kept him entranced for at least a half hour at a time, sometimes much longer. He quickly learned how to turn himself and each of the toys offer something different to learn. Baby Einstein toys in general do the best job at keeping my baby entertained for long periods of time. This one is my absolute favorite so far. The only problem I have with this toy is that the music piece didn't fit down into the holes intended for it so it's just sitting there. My baby likes to play with it but since it's not screwed down, it just falls over the side.

kendrlynne

Tooele, UT

I could not wait to get my son into an exersaucer!  He loves it and it keeps him entertained and contained so I can get stuff done in the house.  Now that he is older, he likes to crawl underneath it which is pretty funny.  I will always be a fan of Baby Einstein stuff.

amlismom

Jupiter, FL

When nathan was born we looked around for toys that were going to inspire him   We have alot of neat toys at our house and we wanted him to have that special toy to play with at grandmas WE wanted something that was vibrant in color and educational  I happened to see this very cool world discovery center and to me I thought boy I wish they had this when I was kid. I just thought what an amazing toy with bright colors and music and all the differnt entertaing activities what more could our little guy want.   This toy is guarenteed to keep that little one in one spot and amuze them The music has 3 mode features I make my son laugh when i imitate the animal sounds  and the second music feature is classical melodies and the third isan introduction to colors in 3 differnt languages   This toy is great but only holds baby to 25 pounds   but it can grow with your child as they grow I wish they would come out with alot more differnt items for baby to grow with him as ive noticed baby items cost more than items for older children depending on what your buying. Its actually cheaper buying a toddler bed than it is buying a baby crib. starting at 4 months old there are 3 height adjustments other cool features and yes mom theres really really a volume control  wooo hooo 4 engaging activity stations   360 degree rotating seat  Flip book with real-life imagery Electronic piano with volume control, lights, and mirror   3 different height adjustments to grow with your baby    2 link loops to attach more of baby's favorite toys    Toy tray in table top Machine washable seat pad Lays flat for storage   3-position height adjustment     Base with built-in stabilizers I really like it because grandmas getting old and she cant run like she used to so she enjoys the baby while he plays in it and she sits beside him playing away too teaching him that each station has special feels textures and really fun toys to play with. . He can even move to the music in this play center. Grandma too is learning her colors with our little guy so he can learn the differnt languages whilehes young and it may benefit him when hes okder going to school.

busyone

Bemidji, MN

THIS TOY WAS GIVEN TO MY BABY BY HIS FATHER IN LAW, AND LET ME TELL YOU IT IS ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL TOYS EVER. IT IS VERY COLORFUL, AND HAS A LOT OF LEARNING TOYS ON IT. IT HAS A BABY PIANO THAT MAKES SOUNDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IT ALSO HAS A GIRAFFEE THAT MY SON LOVES TO CHEW ON. IT HAS TWO PANDAS PLAYING TEETER TOTTER AS WELL. THIS TOY IS AN EXCELLENT TOY FOR BABIES 4 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR. MY SON IS 8 MONTHS AND IS PULLING HIMSELF UP TO A STAND AND HE STILL LOVES THIS TOY, HE PULLS HIMSELF UP TO IT AND WALKS AROUND IT. HE STILL LOVES TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS ON IT. NOW IT IS A LITTLE BIG AND BULKY AND IT DOESNT STORE EASY. BUT IT WAS PRETTY EASY TO PUT TOGETHER AND THE SEAT ROTATES ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE SEAT ALSO COME OUT FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTANCING. ALL IN ALL THIS IS A WONDERFUL TOY FOR THE COST. KEPT MY BABY ENTERTAINED WHILE I WAS DOING DISHES OR TAKING A SHOWER. DIFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR NEW PARENTS!!!

jeydensmom

Centerpoint, IN

When my son was four months old our pediatrician labeled this phase as the cruise director phase. Yes small sir come over here and try out this attraction... We played musical toys and he would get bored after about fifteen minutes. This was a super tiring phase because Mommy had to constantly entertain. In desperation I bought the Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Center. The discovery center was very easy to assemble and Little Bit was happily playing away ALONE in no time. During this time period this was a favorite toy. He could play by himself and it had a variety of toys that were very age appropriate. It was neat to watch him discover each toy on the saucer and how to play with it. Today Little Bit is almost seven months old. He certainly does not like this toy as much as he used to but he will tolerate it for a little while. You do not get a lot of use out of this product but if you need some time to get anything done this may be worth the investment. It is safe, fun, and educational. A nice toy for a limited amount of time. [****][1] [1]: http://www.viewpoints.com/Baby-Einstein-Around-the-World-Discovery-Center-reviews

laprochaine

Strasburg, VA

Took my husband a while to get it together and it is not constucted very well.  The toys won't stay in place and fall off.  My 6 month old can very easily pull the toys out of their places.  It is also hard to get the seat to turn, it is supossed to turn 360 degrees so the baby can get to all of the activities but the seat gets stuck on the track and isdifficult to turn.  It's good when I want to set my son down for just a couple of minutes but not worth the price.  There are items out there that are half and a third of the price that will do the same thing.

babyice1132

Marysville, KS