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Tummy time is very important in the proper growth and development of babies. To ensure that the tummy time remains comfortable, safe, and hygienic a best baby play mat is very important. Besides being a great tool play mats can become your baby’s best pal provided you choose wisely.
The best baby play mat is also known as a play gym. These mats come with an age restriction as they are most suitable for babies who haven’t started to crawl yet. These mats become extremely versatile as they can be set-up basic anywhere there is a flat space available and you can use other toys along with the mat to make your baby’s playtime, interactive, safe, educational, and calming.
A play mat can be bought as you are returning home from the hospital but your baby will really start to enjoy this mat once he/she is older than 3 months. These mats are a great tool in helping to enhance the eye-hand coordination development which takes place during this period.
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1. Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano Gym:
This compact and lightweight product is an excellent choice for your baby’s kick and playtime. However, the best part of this product is that your baby can learn new things and techniques on his/her own.
The toy arch and 5 get-up piano keys with musical settings are assured to make your baby happy and keep him/her engaged during their playtime.
This playmat has the versatility and long life as its stronghold since this mat essentially grows with your baby.
For the first few months, until your baby is ready to have some tummy time, you can use this mat to lay your baby on his/her back. Later on, your baby can have fun tummy time on this playmat. Then as time progress your baby can sit up and play on the piano.
Essentially this baby playmat functions as a fun, innovative product that can be used on various ages and stages of your baby’s growth.
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Low maintenance
- Very spacious to accommodate your baby as he/she grows up
- The visual and auditory learning and adaptation are aided by the 3 senses activation design.
Cons:
- Expensive
- Quality issues when considering the high price tag
- The lights on this playmat require a frequent battery change
2. Balance From Kid’s Puzzle Exercise Play Mat:
If you are more of a “value for money” person, you do not need to look further as Balance From Kid’s Puzzle Exercise Play Mat is your obvious choice.
The design is ample enough to satisfy even the toughest critics and the materials put into the making of this product are toxin-free and BPA free.
To state the quality of this product it is enough to mention that this product is approved by the respective United States regulatory authorities.
If you feel like the mat requires to be cleaned, it is a simple enough process where you can use a mild soap and damp cloth which will restore this mat its original glory.
The high-density foam used in the making of this mat ensures that your baby is not hurt or injured while rigorous thrashing and playing.
Unlike some conventional mats, this mat has a double-sided slip-resistant technology that prevents accidental slippage of the mat which can injure your baby.
Pros:
- Low maintenance
- Easy cleaning
- Compact and lightweight
- High-density foam
Enough grip to safeguard your baby
Cons:
- Expensive when considering the quality offered is moderate
- Can start to smell bad on frequent use
3. Baby Care Play Mat – Haute Collection:
Care and protection of babies are the number one priority of Baby Care Play Mat – Haute Collection. Babies during their active learning stage tend to tumble, crawl, and tipple down which can result in an injury if a carefully designed product is not used.
This mat is very easy to carry around and has a very attractive collection of colors and graphics to keep your baby visually engaged.
Pros:
- Very safe
- Hygenic
- Large single piece make
- Reversible
- Waterproof
- Innovative cushioning that is resilient to damage
Cons:
- The warranty offered on this product is for a very low period
- This product is made from a non-toxic PVC
4. Tiny Love Meadow Days Super Play Mat:
The fun graphics and colors on this mat act as a great support for letting your baby visually accommodate new information.
This mat comes with a soft padded mirror intended to engage your baby in advancing his/her facial recognition abilities. Also, this mat’s soft and cushiony design enables your baby to comfortably enhance his/her motor skills as well.
Pros:
- Textures for fun and engagement
- Comfy for developing motor skills
- The soft padded mirror helps the development of facial recognition
- This mat comes with a toy carrot tethered to it
Cons:
- For the price asked, quality can still be a compromise
- Cleanliness is also compromised
- Takes up a lot of room
5. Baby Einstein 5-in-1 Journey of Discovery Activity Gym:
There are 5 different fun and engaging options for your baby with Baby Einstein 5-in-1 Journey of Discovery Activity Gym. They include,
- tummy time
- active discovery of a newborn
- crawling
- sitting
Thus this is a playmat that suits the needs of a fast-growing baby for a longer period of his/her growth. The arches with toys dangling around make up for a great visual enhancer and keep your baby engaged on his/her mat time.
Also, this mat is a great tool that can help to enhance your baby’s motor skills as well. Besides all the learning goodies this mat comes with a storage compartment for storing your baby essentials.
Pros:
- Motor skill enhancement
- Additional storage compartment
- Long warranty
- Low maintenance
Cons:
- Expensive for the quality on offer
6. Bright Starts Tummy Time Prop & Play:
The compact and fun design makes this product a great choice for younger toddlers. This mat is made keeping in mind the needs like total safety and comfort of your baby.
This mat is capable of taking care of your baby when he/she kicks, plays, and even wiggles vigorously.
All sorts of fun play and growth activities needed for a growing baby is included in this product. The plush and padding technique offers maximum comfort to your baby. To ensure the auditory development of your baby, you can attach toys to this mat that makes rattles and crinkle sounds.
The compact design helps this mat to fit into even the tightest of spaces.
Pros:
- Machine washable
- Good comfort is offered
- A simple and easy to use product
- To support the baby’s head a matching prop pillow is also available
Cons:
- Overpriced for its quality issues
7. Baby Folding mat Play mat Extra Large Foam play mat:
For babies who are old enough to crawl, this mat is really adequate to provide the padding for both crawling and great tummy time.
This mat can be taken along with you on journeys. This product is a worthy and long term investment.
Pros:
- Great quality
- Easy to clean
- Waterproof.
Cons:
- The edges have a touch of low-quality fabric
- Difficult to fold and takes up lot of space.
8. Superjare 36 Pieces Baby Play Mat:
If you prefer to give your baby quite a large space for playing around this is your obvious choice. This mat has a thickness of 0.56” and is easily washable, waterproof, and safe.
The best things about this mat are its safety, comfort, and ease of use.
Pros:
- Well-cushioned and comfortable
- Safe
- Easy to clean
- Improves your baby’s imaginative capacities
- Waterproof
Cons:
- There is scope for improvement like addition of toys
- The quality offered for the price isn’t adequate
- Limited warranty period
9. Folding Baby Care Baby Play mat:
Made out of quality XPE foam this mat is safe and comfortable for your baby. The design and coloring of this mat help visual enhancement and additionally helps motor skill development. This mat is very lightweight.
This mat is super easy to clean hence it is easy to maintain. It is slip-proof and is made of 100% BPA free material and is non-toxic.
Pros:
- Easy to clean
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Non-slippery
- Non-toxic
- BPA free
Cons:
- Needs your attention while using it
- Can get ells from the fabric
10. Baby mat Folding Extra Large Thick Foam crawling play mats Reversible:
If you are all about XXL when it comes to playmats, look no further as Baby mat Folding Extra Large Thick Foam crawling play mats Reversible is 71”x76”x0.6” in dimensions. That means not only your baby, but you too can play on this supersize mat with your baby.
The foam cushion additionally prevents any injury from falling or hitting due to the baby’s rigorous motions. The designs and colors on this mat are very engaging and this comes with double face design.
Pros:
- Non-toxic
- BPA free
- Easy to clean
- Waterproof
- Long warranty
Cons:
- Feeble stitching
- Quality isn’t that great
Reviewed By –
Desiree Blanchard - Child Development Consultant, Owner and Founder of Love Bloom & Learns
Desiree Blanchard is an Early Interventionist, a Positive Parenting Practitioner, as well a mommy of two. She has a Master's Degree in Human Kinetics specializing in child health. Desiree is the owner and founder of Love Bloom & Learns, a consultative business that provides education around many child development topics. She currently works in an early intervention setting to provide direct-service delivery to families of infants and young children at risk of delayed development or developmental delays.
