We've partnered with child development experts to create play tips just for you and your little one! These simple, curiosity inspired, fun activities make it easy for you to be your baby's first teacher while enjoying special moments together. Let's learn, play, and grow!
Explore Tips
Actions = Reactions (Cause-and-effect)
Touch a key to make music! Show baby how pressing keys creates sounds, then let them try.
On-the-Go Discovery (On-the-Go)
Make music anywhere! Play songs during walks and trips. Ask baby to join in!
Encouraging Encores (Tummy Time)
Make tummy time musical! Play songs to encourage baby to reach for the keys.
Creative Counting (Rhythm & Counting)
Build rhythm skills! Play music together and count along with the beat.
Explore Tips
Explore from the Ground Up (Tummy Time)
Place Opus just out of reach during tummy time. Press his arms to engage baby with lights, spins, songs, and smiles!
Sit-Up & Take Notice (Seated Play)
Introduce colors, shapes, and numbers as baby sits. Press Opus's arms and play the "Still Learning" song for encouragement.
Follow the Leader (Chase)
Play chase! Baby follows Opus's directions while crawling or walking. Each successful catch earns a musical reward.
Take a Spin Together (Dance)
Dance to Ocean Explorers™ songs! Follow Opus's moves - every zigzag and spin builds coordination while having fun.
Explore Tips
Imagine the Possibilities (Role Play)
Show how to take pictures! Hold camera, twist lens, press button - now let them try!
Chase the Rainbow (Color Learning)
Find and snap photos of colored objects! Turn the lens to match each color and discuss what you see.
Build Connections (Cause-and-Effect)
Press button to make characters appear! Point out how actions create fun results.
Put Language in Focus (Language Learning)
Learn colors in 4 languages during a photo session! Focus on different colors and practice saying their names.
Explore Tips
Special Effects (Cause & Effect)
Watch baby's actions create reactions! Bouncing triggers lights and music. Point out how their movements make these exciting changes happen.
Dive Deep Together (Interactive Play)
Discover ocean wonders together! Show baby the toys, point to the orange fish, and let them spin the globe to spark curiosity.
Explore the Senses (Sensory learning)
Engage baby's senses! Touch the starfish's texture, enjoy the music, and watch the lights dance together.
Sea Floor Exploration (Seated Floor Play)
Play and learn with Neptune! Use this detachable toy on the floor to build sitting strength. Let baby explore the music, lights, and numbers.
Explore Tips
Grow Stronger Together (Sitting)
Use floor play mode to help baby sit and explore while building muscles through movement.
Orchestrate Incredible Discoveries (Music)
Let baby create music by tapping drums and pressing piano keys. Celebrate their musical creation!
Foster Amazing Reactions (Cause-and-Effect)
When baby makes sounds, describe what they did: "You blew the horn!" or "You strummed the guitar!"
Curiosity That Adds Up (Numbers)
Count and clap to the beat of songs together. Encourage baby to count along as they grow.
Explore Tips
Kickstart the Fun (Gross Motor Skills)
Tap the piano with feet to stimulate nerve endings and brain development. Say "You're making music! Again!"
Reach for the Stars (Fine Motor Skills)
Around 4 months, baby develops purposeful reach. Lower toys with rings so they can grasp and build motor skills.
Mobile Music (Cause-and-Effect; Music)
Take the detachable piano anywhere! Perfect for exploring music and cause-and-effect while on the go.
Clever Word Play (Foreign Language)
Set to Discovery Mode to hear numbers, colors and animal names in 4 languages while corresponding colors light up.
