Gross Motor Skills The intriguing features attached to the playmat distract baby during tummy time, enabling them to practice coordination and balance and strengthen their back, neck and shoulder muscles. Fine Motor Skills Sliding rings and removable hanging toys can be placed to encourage your baby to practice grasping, tapping, holding and hand-eye coordination, critical for future tasks, such as writing Senses Babies love touching objects to explore the world around them. The Toys will enrich your baby's tactile experience and foster a deeper understanding of their surroundings Cognition Playing with the peek-a-boo sun on the mat promotes cognitive development and teaches baby about object permanence - that even when an object is out of sight, it is still there.