Seven of the best play mats for babies and children

While there are a multitude of rockers, carriers and bouncers for little ones, sometimes you just want to pop them on the lounge room floor without dealing with clips and harnesses.

With this in mind, we’ve scouted some of the very best play mats for babies and children.

These are the ones that ticked boxes in terms of comfort, practicality, good looks and clever design. Not only that some of them even look like a chic decorating accent, rather than a nursery product.

That’s a win-win for tiny tummy-timers and parents too!

7 of the best play mats for babies and children 

1. 3 Sprouts Play Mat
2. Skip Hop Double Play Reversible Play Mat
3. Lamaze Fun on the Farm Play Mat
4. Bambella Designs Play Mat
5. Taf Toys North Pole Play Mat
6. Map Design Play Mat
7. Boho Padded Play Mat

Here are some of our very favourite play mats for busy babies and kids …

1. 3 Sprouts Hedgehog Print Play Mat

A clever play mat that helps to keep toys contained and looks very cute in the process.

We love this one because it has handles and it cleverly transforms into a storage bag, making it brilliant for toddlers and older children.

Find out more about this play mat here.

2. Skip Hop Double Play Reversible Play mat

 

Practical and pretty, this oversize play mat is made of thick, soft foam that creates a soft surface for playing and crawling that’s just perfect for babies and toddlers. 

And when you’ve put baby to bed and packed away all the toys at the end of the day? You can just flip the mat over for a child-free geometric design that is simple and stylish. 

Find out more about this play mat here.

3. Lamaze Fun on the Farm Play Mat

The Lamaze name is synonymous with excellent baby products, and this farm-themed play mat is no exception, as comfy as it is engaging! This mat has waterproof backing so it’s an excellent choice for use at the park or backyard.

Find out more about this play mat here.

4. Bambella Designs Round Printed Play Mat

This low key round play mat is designed for comfort and style, ready to pair with both your baby and your home’s decor. It’s 100 percent cotton, comes with its own carry bag and is easy to clean, too.

Find out more about this play mat here.

5. Taf Toys North Pole-themed Play Mat

This play mat combines all four seasons with some very cute animal graphics creating a comfy spot for your bub to kick about on. This mat features two detachable, multi-sensory activities and two hide ‘n’ seek crinkling flaps for extra fun.

Find out more about this play mat here.

6. Map Design Play Mat

Prime your baby for adventures from a very early age with this gorgeous graphic play mat themed around geography. This one is super practical to clean too. Just pop it in the washing machine and it’s good to go.

Find out more about this play mat here.

7. Boho Padded Play Mat

This extra large, generously padded play mat is perfect for little ones to have tummy time on, but also fits in beautifully with current decorating trends.

Find out more about this play mat here.

Isn’t it brilliant how far baby products have come? Some of these will have non-parents wishing they could pop one on the floor to brighten up their living room.

The products recommended here are curated based on ones we love, however, Babyology may make a small commission from your purchase.