Deluxe Baby Play Mats Over £25
Play mats can play a significant role in the mental and physical development of a child, so it makes sense to invest in a good quality product to ensure it really delivers the goods.
It’s not a wise move to buy an inferior quality mat made from cheaper materials and lacking the features and accessories which can aid the development of your baby or infant.
A good quality plush mat will serve you well during your child’s infancy and even for a few years after that if cared for properly. Play mats can come in for some heavy use when kids reach the toddler stage and beyond – so it makes sense to purchase the best quality mat or activity gym mat you can afford.
Here’s a selection of deluxe play mats at Amazon which have proved a popular choice with parents in the UK.
Baby Foam Play Mat, Bammax Playmat Baby Crawling Mat for Floor Baby Mat Large Soft Extra Thick (1.5cm), Water-Proof Reversible Non-Toxic, 177 x 197 cm
(3600)
KIDOOLA Play Mat, Quality Reversible Foam Floor Mat, Perfect for Babies, Toddlers, Newborns, Soft on Tummy, Waterproof, Wipeable, Easy Clean, Foldable, Large and Thick
(112)
Faburo Baby Play Mat,Foldable Crawling Mat,Large, Soft Foam Playmat for Baby,Water-Proof Non-Toxic(200x 180 cm)
(134)
Uanlauo Baby Play mat, Foam Playmat Extra Large Thick Crawling playmats Reversible Waterproof Portable Floor mat for Babies, 180 x 200 x 1.5cm (Cloud)
(1642)
Bammax Baby Play Mat, Foam Playmat for Baby Floor Play Baby Crawling Mat Large Soft Thick Baby Mat, Water-Proof Reversible Toxic Free, 177 x 197 x 1.5cm
(3600)
Bammax Baby Play Mat, Foam Playmat for Baby Floor Mat Crawling Mat Large Soft Baby Mat, Extra Thick (1.5cm) Water-Proof Reversible Non-Toxic, 177 x 197 cm
(3600)There are some excellent mats in this plush top-of-the-range price bracket – for example, the Deluxe Road and Rail Playmat by Learning Carpets features a colourful road, rail and river layout, providing a great area for toddlers and infants to play with their toy trains, boats and cars. This rubber-backed mat is washable.
Another great option is the impressive Melissa & Doug Deluxe Activity Road Rug Play Set which comes with a selection of wooden vehicles and play things.
These scene mats really do encourage imaginative play and help to develop a child’s cognitive and mental skills – other popular deluxe mats in this style feature a village, racing car track, town, park, zoo and shopping centre.
If you looking for a truly elegant mat for a newborn or older baby, you can’t go wrong with the Mamas & Papas Extra Large Activity Floor Mat. This has a water resistant backing, which makes it perfect for using outdoor in the garden or a trip to the beach.
It comes with a host of lovely features including a rattle, shatterproof mirror, peek-a-boo flap and a handy carrying bag.
The Pingko Friends range of mats are another lovely option – these are not cheap at around £80 to £100 but the are made from a memory foam type of material to protect your older baby, infant or toddler from any accidental tumbles.
They are waterproof, easy to wipe clean and tested to European Toy Standards with regard to safety and hygiene. Various sizes are available including medium and large.
Multi-tile foam mats also feature in this luxury price range – these interlocking jigsaw-type mats have been a big favourite in UK homes for years and show no sign of waning in popularity.
These single-piece play mats are very colourful indeed and feature lots of little animals and character to capture your little one’s attention. There are also some educational mats in the Pingko Friends range which feature letters and numbers, or animal images with the identifying names printed below them.
If you are unsure which play mat or rug is best for your little son or daughter we offer plenty of information about the types of baby play mat.