The Kaye Play Frame is designed to encourage children to experiment and practice various strategies for reaching, batting, swiping and kicking. These skills usually develop very early in infancy and are the beginning of visual regard and eye-hand coordination. The frame can be used with the infant in supine or sitting so that the child develops strength in the shoulder girdle while moving against gravity.

Toys can be placed to encourage reaching out and playing with both hands. By changing the position of the frame and the toys, infants can develop kicking, strengthening the hips and legs.