A good activity mat is worth its weight in gold. It provides little babies something to gaze at as well as practice tummy time or rolling over. We purchased a Baby Einstein mat that had all the bells and whistles: rattles, lights, music, etc. Sometimes I think less is more. A little stimulation goes a long way in baby world. Too many gadgets and gizmos can send a happy baby into an over stimulated crying frenzy. Kaloo, makers of the softest plush toys I know, has a sweet, simplistic mat that provides the perfect amount of stimulation and comfort. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue ($145).
Oh, I love Kalooo!!! Jori and I were pregnant together with our first babies and she gave my son the adorable Kaloo bear and matching slippers when he was born. He is STILL attached to that bear and takes it with him everywhere (it goes to school daily for his naps) and has traveled around the globe with us.