Play mats are very popular with children. While playing, your child can spend a great time with family or friends and really have a lot of fun. There is a wide range of play mats for children. To make your decision easier and to give you a better overview of the different play mats for children, we have taken a closer look at the mats and compared individual products.
In our product recommendations, we have compiled the best play mats for you. So you are sure to find a great play mat for your child and can give him a lot of pleasure.
Tip: Find great mattresses for your baby in our The 9 best baby mattresses guide
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Recommended Play Mats
Checklist For Play Mats
- Large selection.
- Specific motifs or colors (animals, dinosaurs, princess).
- Different sizes and lengths (adaptable to your own home).
- Playmats to turn.
- Suitable for indoor and/or outdoor use (follow manufacturer’s instructions).
- Suitable is for example soft PE foam.
- PE is a plastic that does not contain any softeners. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for children’s toys.
- Toxin and pollutant-free: PP (polypropylene) or ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) are also plastics that are suitable for toys.
- The material should be insulating for warm little feet and hands.
- Easy to clean: Many models are machine wash able and/or wipeable.
- Caution Avoidat all costs: PVC, plasticizers, varnishes.
- Fall protection.
- Insulation.
- Protection from dirt.
- Playing on the go.
The Best Sellers Of Play Mats
In this bestseller list we have compiled the most popular play mats for kids for you.
Tip: In our The 20 best toys from 1 year – guide you will find very special play ideas for children.
Current Offers Of Play Mats
Here you can find a collection of the current offers of playmats.
FAQ For Playmats
A play mat is a usually foldable or rollable mat that is designed to protect children from dirty surfaces while playing. Also, play mats usually have an insulating as well as cushioning effect so that falls hurt less and the child can learn to walk, crawl and play gently.
Since children are still very young (and like to put everything in their mouths at this stage), you should look for particularly tear-resistant material . It should also be free of toxins and harmful substances. The mat should also be non-slip and insulating.
Which play mat is the best is a matter of taste. There are endless designs, sizes and variations (e.g. with reversibility). It is important that the material is not dangerous for children (sharp edges, toxins, …). We have picked out the best play mats for babies and summarized them in our guide.
A water play mat is a base for playing, which is partially or completely filled with water. It provides children with a lot of fun and trains their sense of balance. Sometimes peepholes are also integrated and in the water are toys that children can observe. They are popular for very young babies.
In a Magic play mat, the mat reacts to pressure from the child’s weight. Sound effects are played or the mat changes(color or motif). Some mats also change color after contact with body temperature. These mats are made for children from 1,5-2 years old, because they arouse their curiosity. Moreover, they are more expensive and not as versatile as simpler play mats.
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