As a parent who's tested countless baby toys, the Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar stands out as a true developmental powerhouse. My 5-month-old literally squeals with delight when I bring this out for tummy time!

The three interactive modes are genius - we start with Color Mode where my baby bats at the buttons to trigger rainbow lights while learning color names in English, Spanish and French. Animal Mode gets the biggest laughs when it makes monkey sounds, and Xylophone Mode turns my little one into a tiny composer.

What I love most is how it grows with your child. Flat for early tummy time, then propped up for seated play. The spinning rattle drum has been crucial for developing fine motor skills - though fair warning, the stand could be sturdier.

The multilingual feature is brilliant exposure (we're raising bilingual kids), though the French pronunciation makes my husband chuckle. Battery life is decent but keep spares handy - we go through about a set every 3 weeks with daily use.

While it's slightly bulky for travel, this toy has become our 'secret weapon' during fussy evenings. After two months of use, it still looks brand new despite constant drool and enthusiastic banging. Worth every penny for the developmental benefits and pure joy it brings!