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I think the term "baby gym" is causing a bit of confusion about what some of these products are, especially the first picture. Some of these are actually meant to be a Montessori-type "toy hanger" for use before an infant can sit up. In Montessori, the baby is supposed to be down, free to move on her own, many times throughout the day. A toy hanger is placed over a baby to provide visual stimulation at first (which would make a string of felt balls not dangerous, as the baby can't reach or grab yet). Later, when she can start to grasp, a dangling toy with an elastic string is placed on the hanger with a ring or bell to encourage grasping. Of course, the hanger would have to be sturdy enough that the baby could pull it down. Also, Montessori assumes that someone is observing the baby in order to take away the toy when the baby has had enough or to change it when she is bored. The box will tell you these are not suitable for a baby who can sit up. That said, we bought the Plan Toys one for $60 from Amazon, used it for the 1-year-old, will use it for the new one on the way, any additional bambinos, and it is quality enough to pass on. Just depends on what you're looking for. I felt the plastic ones are just too stimulating -- too much.

I agree that this room is awesome and not too precious design wise, but it seems like it's so full of all the awesome things we collect through the years that there will never be room for Lulu to add her own stuff.
Also, I have no problem with boobs in art (my baby has this hanging in his room: http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=nm35-examine-the-food-chain ) The pillow is disturbing to me and others because it totally has a soft-core vibe going -- not a fine art vibe.

krgr1428 -- thanks for the links. I had never noticed that "Tour Ross's Room" was a link. You just made Ohdeedoh that much better for me. Thanks!