Early learning mats for babies
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In today’s world, access to a variety of toys is truly enormous. As parents, we have the opportunity to buy products that teach, entertain, influence the child’s development, so that the toddler, from the very first months of learning about the world, develops, learns something new. The more we focus on wise upbringing, the better the effects will be later on. Access to toys is very broad. In our range, the babyplay mat, one of the items most frequently chosen by parents, is a proposal that deserves attention.
How to choose a good playmat?
Types of play mats at Happy Dreams
The educational mat is mainly designed for babies in the first few months of life, during moments of activity, when they focus on exploring the world with their sense of sight, which is the least developed sense in newborns, and explore the environment with their sense of touch.
We offer two types of mat (colored and contrasting) from the BabySteps brand. BabySteps is a leading Polish manufacturer of infant products and toys for the healthy development of children. We chose these mats because they combine all the most important aspects. They are sturdy, made from safe materials, interestingly designed and include sensory toys that promote children’s development.
Our boutique offers a wide choice of models and colors – every parent will find something to suit them and their child. Our models:
1) Beautiful, colorful play mats with a set of sensory toys in different shapes.
Through play, the educational mat encourages the development of the senses – sight, hearing and touch. At the same time, it fosters the development of manual and motor skills, encouraging children to do gymnastics and grasp hanging toys.
This is certainly one of the most popular play mats on the market. The painted animals on our mats, as well as the surprise-activating pendants, catch the eye with their warm colors and fashionable, pleasing design. Many interesting toys await your child here too, and a secure mirror lets you see your reflection. Thanks to it, your little one will spend happy moments playing, which has a positive influence on his emotional and cognitive development. The headband with beautiful toys will encourage your baby to move his hands and touch the toys attached to the mat. Most of them emit rattles and noises, so your child won’t get bored quickly. Our mats are age-appropriate for younger children. The hoops can be detached from the mat so that it can be used as a blanket, play mat or standard mat for infants and older children.
Advantages:
– certified fabrics of the highest quality,
– variety of patterns and colors,
– educational carpet that grows with a child,
– encourages the development of the senses,
– encourages the development of manual and motor skills,
– detachable toys and multifunctional playmat for babies and older children, – mat, blanket and underlay,
– will add charm to any child’s bedroom,
– packaged in a personalized sleeve,
– attractive price.
2) Contrasting carpet with arch
Is an educational contrast mat the right choice? Most parents ask themselves this question… We answer – YES.
From the very first moments of life, sight is the least developed sense in children. The image he sees is blurred and devoid of color. Research shows that in the first few months of life, children are better able to see large patterns and combinations of bright, contrasting colors, such as black and white.
The colorful, detailed images that delight you, your little one will see as an indistinct, gray blur. Your baby’s eyesight is developing very intensively to become the main sense with which he gets to know the world. This makes it easier for him to see clear contrasts and strong contours. The quantity of visual stimuli must be adapted to the child’s ability to perceive them, which influences the appropriate stimulation of the eyes and nervous system. This has a considerable impact on the development of the infant’s brain.
According to research conducted at the University of California, Berkeley, an infant in the first few months of life can clearly distinguish red, black and white from the background. The contrasting playmat provides age-appropriate stimulation. It’s a space that attracts toddlers’ attention and interest, provided the prints on it are large and clear enough, and the edges are well marked. This helps them recognize the boundaries of objects, and makes it easier for them to grasp toys later on. When you observe contrasting patterns and shapes, your baby’s neurons work harder, providing excellent training for his brain.
To better illustrate the situation:
– 3 months – begins to see, recognize parents and colors,
– 8 months: images become sharper, hand-eye coordination improves,
– 12 months – can see colors clearly, but fully developed vision is achieved by age 2.
The playmat with arch encourages the child to be active when lying on his tummy or back. The baby tries to lift its arms and legs, reaches for the toy, learns to concentrate and focus on the object. Let’s not forget the toys attached to the arches, which have sensory properties. The size of the toys is adapted to the baby’s small hand, so that he can grasp them easily to develop his fine motor skills. Pendants can be detached from the arches and given to the child to play with.
Educational contrast mats – advantages:
– bright, contrasting colors,
– variety of patterns and colors,
– A playmat that grows with your child,
-Detachable toys and multifunctional educational mat for babies and older children – mat, blanket,
– protects children from the cold that escapes from the ground,
– packaged in a personalized sleeve,
– made from safe materials.
Brain development is most intense in the period up to 2 years after birth. It is during this period that a process called myelination takes place. It is responsible for the covering of mature brain cells, which is necessary for the proper direction and transmission of nerve impulses. This has an impact not only on the development and growth of the brain itself, but also on improving concentration, motor coordination and maintaining balance. The more the brain is stimulated, the more connections are formed, which has an impact on your child’s abilities.
Contrast stimulation has a very positive effect on children’s development. They do well at school and have no problem interacting with their peers. Their high level of intelligence sets them apart from other children.
3) Contrasting carpet
For a larger playing surface, a large rectangular mat can be an alternative to the mats described above. Shaped like a black-and-white chessboard with contrasting illustrations, it can also be a decorative element in a child’s bedroom.
Advantages:
– insulates well from the cold ground and, thanks to its size, can also be used by older children,
– contains two books: squeaky and rustling,
– bright, contrasting colors,
– grows with your child,
– multifunctional for baby and older children – mat, blanket,
– serves as a play mat to protect children from the cold that escapes from the floor,
– packaged in a personalized sleeve,
– made from safe materials.
Contrast is the best thing we can guarantee for children, because black and white elements have a very positive influence on their visual stimulation. This solution is particularly suitable for younger children, who cannot yet see well and cannot distinguish colors. A contrasting mat is a very good choice, as it enables faster visual stimulation in toddlers and, consequently, better development of the child’s brain, which establishes more neuronal connections. This type of mat develops not only the organ of sight, but also the nervous system and the ability to associate, as well as stimulating the child’s imagination.
Summary
Educational play mats for babies are a very practical solution. On the one hand, they promote the healthy development of toddlers, and on the other, they provide an ideal space for play. They’re a kind of portable playground. Thanks to their interesting design, BabySteps playmats are also an attractive room decoration. They are made from the highest quality materials and are totally safe for baby, as they are Oeko Tex Standard 100 certified.
Colorful, contrasting mats for BabySteps children:
– promote the development of the child’s senses – touch, sight, hearing – and enhance the toddler’s motor and manual skills,
– are a safe and attractive place to play,
– are a safe place to crawl.
Why buy a play mat?
Advantages:
1. Our baby mats can be rolled up easily and take up little space, so they’re easy to transport. They’re also perfect for travel. You can take them on vacation and spread them out in your hotel room, for example, to create a play area for your child.
2. Carpets awaken toddlers’ curiosity to discover the world around them. They also encourage development, for example, by helping to understand cause-and-effect relationships, by encouraging a baby lying on his stomach to raise his head, by developing the senses, and by improving motor skills through the exercise of manual skills, hand-eye coordination and muscle training.
3. Another advantage of educational mats is their excellent insulation against cold floors. They are thick and soft, so your baby can lie safely and comfortably on the floor. The mats are either colorful or feature contrasting patterns, which are particularly eye-catching for babies.
4. Our mats come with lots of surprise toys that can be hung on special arches. The toys encourage babies to lie on their backs, roll over onto their tummies or sit up (depending on their stage of development). They provide lots of fun – rustling, rattle – and all this not only for pleasure but also for the child’s development!
It’s hard to decide on a particular product. Whether you opt for a black-and-white solution or a colorful mat, it’s sure to be a great way to offer your child fun, learning and, above all, safety and comfort.
Educational playmats are products worth choosing and investing in. It’s one of those purchases that accompany children at different stages of their development. It works perfectly as an alternative to the blanket, it’s a space that deserves to be discovered by the child who begins the adventure by rolling, stretching and crawling, and it’s a perfect option for use outdoors, when we want to provide the child with sufficient space to play outside.
