The honest head-to-head our team would have wanted before they bought either of these. We’ve used both in our home test space for at least three months each — the wins below are what actually matters in daily use, not what the marketing says.
| Lovevery Play Gym $$$$ | Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud $$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it wins | 6 developmental zones with age-by-age toy swaps 0–12 mo | Half the Lovevery price |
| Where it wins | Wood + organic-cotton build (matches contemporary lounge rooms) | Detachable arches — mat continues as a play surface after the gym phase |
| Where it wins | 70% resale value on Marketplace at 12 months | 5 hanging toys with sensory variety (mirror, rattle, crinkle) |
| Where it wins | Includes teething card set + storage box | Machine-washable mat |
| Buy | Amazon AU Amazon US | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Our verdict
Buy the Skip Hop Cloud if the Lovevery price genuinely stings or you only need a 6–12 month gym. Cheaper, lighter, hits all the functional needs.
Buy the Lovevery Play Gym if you can stomach the price, want the staged toy progression, and care about the lounge-room aesthetic. The resale value at 12 months is so high that the true cost works out close to the Skip Hop.
Our team’s pick: Lovevery if budget allows. The staged toy swaps genuinely match baby’s developmental milestones in a way the Skip Hop doesn’t, and the resale recovery makes it cheaper-than-it-looks.
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