One of the most interesting and useful toys for a baby will be a developmental mat. Bright and textured rugs for the little ones allow children to explore the world almost from birth. These products stimulate the development of coordination of movements, the ability to navigate in space, hand motor skills, imagination, thinking, and creativity. You can use a soft developmental mat both at home and outdoors.
With the help of a developing rug, the baby will quickly get acquainted with the basic colors, shapes, and will also be able to have fun. Using a rug with a variety of toys and rattles allows you to teach a child to be independent, a colorful product can be chosen for kids of different ages.
What are the developmental rugs?
Developing rugs vary in size. There are both small products and whole entertainment centers. The smallest rugs are easy to use for babies up to 3 months old. When the child grows up, he can choose a rug with arcs on which teethers, toys, bells and other elements are suspended. On sale there are models with a music panel. It is advisable to choose a rug with removable toys, this will make it easy to wash the product.
The shape of the mat for the development of the child traditionally does not matter much, however, both oval and square mat should be made of quality materials. It can even be synthetics, provided that the manufacturer of the product can be trusted. But it is best to focus on natural materials. Be sure to check the product quality certificate before buying your favorite rug model.
When the baby grows up, a developmental rug with bumpers will be a good choice for him. This design resembles a riding arena, but the boards are used more as restraints. If desired, the sides can be expanded, increasing the area of the developing mat.
Requirements for a developing mat
Folding rugs are convenient to use, such models can be taken with you on a trip, to a picnic or a summer cottage. The product should be soft and fluffy enough, warm, so that the child does not catch a cold while lying on the floor. Ideally, a development mat should have a layer of insulation.
Pay attention to the color of the rug. It should not be too aggressive, moderately bright, natural colors are encouraged. The comfort of the baby will be given by the presence of a small pillow.
The game panel will help the little explorer to recognize the sounds of nature, vehicles. The optimal model of the rug should allow you to mute the sound on the panel, the melodies should be pleasant to the ear and not too loud. When choosing a developing rug, you need to focus on the size of the children's room, the arrangement of furniture in it.
