The Bottom Line
For infants who need entertainment in a hurry, the Busy Belt should allow them to have fun at home or away. The rattling, squeaking and music-playing animals hold baby's attention, while the small mirror and picture frame provide familiar faces for gazing. Since the Busy Belt buckles around a parent's waist or onto a stroller or shopping cart, this is one toy you won't have to pick up several times when baby is at the toy-flinging age.
Pros
- Straps securely to parent, stroller or high chair so it won't easily be lost.
- Provides a variety of sounds and textures for baby.
- Includes a place for a favorite photo.
- Key pockets allow some storage space for parents.
Cons
- Older babies and toddlers may get bored with the few activities quickly.
Description
- Busy Belt is a portable activity center for baby.
- Can be worn around a parent's waist or strapped to another object with the safety buckle.
- Features four animal pictures and two dangling plush bug toys that make sounds and music.
- Center ladybug toy has a mirror and photo frame.
- Recommended for babies under 18 months old.
- Manufactured by Lucon Kids.
Guide Review - Busy Belt Travel Toy - Baby Activity Belt
Hands-free entertainment is a valuable thing for busy parents! The Busy Belt is a portable activity center that allows parents to run errands or even ride a bike while baby plays contentedly. The sturdy belt strap can be used to secure the Busy Belt to a parent's waist, vehicle seat, stroller tray, shopping cart, high chair or other stationary object so baby can play without losing the toy or requiring a parent to hold a toy. The soft neoprene activity area is comfortable when worn on the waist, is easy to adjust to fit and is small enough to be stored in a diaper bag. Two plush toys dangle from the belt to grab baby's attention. The soft ladybug in the center has wing that fold up to reveal a photo frame for a favorite picture and a child-safe mirror so baby can gaze at his or her own face. All of the animals shown on the Busy Belt squeak, rattle or play music, so baby learns cause and effect during playtime. The Busy Belt is best for babies under 18 months old. Toddlers, with their incredibly short attention spans, tend to get bored with the limited number of activities in a hurry. If you travel a lot with your baby, the Busy Belt would come in handy in airports, as it can easily be folded to fit in a carry-on bag after playtime. Safety note: Though the Busy Belt package suggests attaching the toy belt to a baby's car seat, this is not recommended per NHTSA's car seat safety guidelines. Parents should not attach toys to their child's car seat.
