Are these mats suitable for babies &amp; toddlers?
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They are soft enough for playing on (playing like standing and sitting, not like wrestling and falling), and certainly don't pose any hazards as far as breaking or damaging them. If properly put together they won't slide apart and leave exposed concrete or something. They are slightly textured which might be a disadvantage for use of toys like cars and things. My only real concern would be with their chemical make up. I'm not a chemist or a biologist so I can't speak to any chemical hazards associated with them. I would think they would be safe, but they do probably contain some plastic or petro chemical.
1161132
No it's not , but my twin boys played on it from about 3 months to 9 months. I absolutely loved this mat.
725558
Yes. The only fabric you cannot use directly against the skin is microfiber. These are bamboo on top of microfiber so they would be fine against babies skin.
1944464
I guess they could be. They might be a little bid depending on the age of your children. I have bad knees and use them for support when I exercise. Hope that helps!
359622
Yes. My kids are 1 and 2 1/2 and they LOVE them. Plus the padding really helps with them playing on the travertine!
2064370
A better suggestion is to buy a good quality foam mat that is intended for infants to lay on in the bath. They are perfect for sitting on in the tub. Mine helps me maintain my balance, and I can stay in one place and avoid slipping. It also helps to cushions one's bottom.
1556419
I suppose they *could* be, but they're easily larger than a tootsie roll, so your little one would need to be pretty determined. I have two kiddos and haven't ever had to worry about this.
1311173
Yes they are fine for 2 yr old also. They are nice quality. Only if using on a rug they're better with little sliders on chair legs/bottoms so child can move chair more easily. Very happy with purchase and quality - taken care of they could be saved for our future grandchildren ;-)
1705658
Unfortunately no. As my son started moving around I became concerned about him bumping his head even though he was on this playmat. There is cushion and it is soft, but not thick. I think it's better for soft surface like plush carpets or outside on the grass.
126525
I thought the same. My kids haven't complained about them though. They are four and two and have very large vocabularies with which to convey EVERYTHING:) A doctor might say different but firm seems good for infants right? Hope that helps.
1961325
Honestly, I never used them for that purpose (just everything else that comes with baby-ing around). I will say that they are large and pretty well made (soft, thick, etc.). Hope that helps!
1705660
Yes it is.. My daughter used it from 3 months until she turned 6 months and then started to crawl outside the carpet. She didn't find the toys on the mat very attractive but we mainly used it to cushion the hardfloor. Hope this helps!
1672405
No. They are much much smaller, but also my toddler liked them more because they were easier for her to pick up. Now that she is a pre-schooler, she uses both sets at the same time.
195305
Def NOT. They are very lightweight as they are acrylic. I have min on a low pile shag rug and while it is sturdy and doesn't fall, its not an everyday use sort of item. They can easily tip if the child leaned back.
962480
I use these for the same purpose on my 18 month son... He doesn't seem to mind! Although I agree they are not super soft
2208654
For small kiddos, yes these would work well. I think big strong kids would shred these. Maybe canvas bags for big kids?
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While this may vary from person to person, I would say that they're probably best for toddlers who are walking. However, they certainly would not be harmful for a baby younger than walking age to play with. They really are a great size, and the material is a soft rubber -- so not as hard as a real soccer ball, football, or basketball, but not a fuzzy soft toy either.