INTRODUCTION:
Being a parent, you always want to provide your little ones (baby) with the best environment with huge safety to help your baby grow and develop.. In this context, a baby care play mat is one of the essential items that your baby needs to grow in a stimulating environment.
In this short but effective guide, I'll explore some of the essential tips on 'Baby Care Play Mats' including the benefits, types of mats available, how to clean and last of all how to buy a baby care play mat in right way.
(A) What Is Baby Care Mat?
Baby care play mat is a soft and padded surface designed for babies to play, crawl and explore. These mats are available in various shapes, sizes and designs. These mats are generally made of foam or other soft materials and designed in such a way that these mats can easily be cleaned and babies find the surface very comfortable to play, lie or crawl safely.
B) Benefits Of Using Baby Care Play Mat:
The following benefits can be derived from a baby care play mat:
1) Enhancement Of Motor Skills:
On a baby care play mat, a baby can move around and this helps a baby develop gross motor skills and fine motor skills of a baby develops when the baby tries to reach out for and grab toys.
2) Safe Environment:
Baby care play mat , as made of soft and cushioned surface, is safe for babies to play and thus reduces the risk of any injury or accident during their play.
3) Provides Comfort:
The soft and cushioned surface of a baby care play mat provides a comfortable zone for babies to play, crawl and lie on.
4) Easy To Clean:
Parents must feel comfortable when it comes to cleaning these mats because these mats are easy to clean and maintain. For cleaning these play mats, parents should use damp cloth and mild soap with water.
(B) Types Of Baby Care Play Mats:
A variety of baby care play mats are available on the market, each with its own special features, sizes, shapes and designs and with benefits each offers.
A) Activity Gyms:
These types of play mats are designed to allow a stimulating environment for babies to play or crawl. As the name suggests, these include hanging toys and other sensory features. Activity gyms can be used from birth up to six months old. These baby care play mats encourage a baby to develop different sensory aspects of a baby.
B) Foam Play Mats:
This type of play mats provide a soft and cushioned surface for babies to play an crawl. Different shapes and sizes can be opted according to the the choice f the parents.
C) Soft Mats:
If you've small space, soft mats should be your best option.The mats are made of cotton and as such, you can roll up for easy storage. You can wash the play mats in machines too.
D) Rug- Style Play Mats:
These play mats look like a rug but with additional benefit for babies to play on it.
(C) How To Choose The Right One:
While choosing for a baby care play mat, parents should consider the following points to prove the best for their little ones:
1) Size: Choose a large one so that your baby finds a large area to play, crawl and thus, finds this play mat a comfortable play zone.
2) Material:
Always consider the soft and comfortable materials for baby care play mat. Also search for play mats that are made of non-toxic and are free from harmful chemicals.
3) Thickness:
While choosing a baby care play mat for your little one, always consider thickness because comfort for your child depends on how thick the mat is.
4) Safety Measures:
Parents must give the priority on safety while choosing for a baby care play mat. Search for mats with non-slip features to prevent your baby from sliding on smooth surface. Rather, you should look for play mats that are fitted with straps.
(D) Cleaning & Maintaining:
It is very important to keep your baby care play mat clean and hygienic. You can clean the mat with damp cloth or with mild soap with water.
CONCLUSION:
Baby care play mats are essential part in development your baby's different skills such as, motor skills, other sensory advancement etc., however, when time for buying such a mat comes, you should be very much careful in considering its sizes, shapes, materials used and how far it is safe for your baby to play and crawl or jump and fall on the mat.
If you follow the tips mentioned in this article, I can assure you that you'll create a safe and comfortable space for your baby's growth and development in away full of fun and entertainment.
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