Large Play Mats for Toddlers & Young Kids

There will come a time when your baby or infant will outgrow a small or medium size play mat or gym.

A baby will play around happily with all the little hanging toys on a play mat gym – but this just won’t cut it if for an infant or toddler who has reached the stage of wanting to crawl around and play with toys on the floor.

A standard size mat is fine for young infants but when your little boy or girl reaches the toddler stage they will naturally be much more active and it will take a lot more to interest and stimulate them.

Thankfully there are plenty of extra large play mats or rugs available these days with a bigger play area which fit the bill perfectly for toddlers and older children who are capable or rolling, jumping and diving around an activity mat.

A great example of this larger type of mat is the Pingko Friends Play Mat. This features a soft and cushioned surface which ensures a soft landing for any toddler who is happily rolling and tumbling on it. It is fully waterproof, making it easy to remove any mess from food and drink.

This mat is ideal for using in a bedroom, play room or living room in your home. Its soft surface, made of material similar to memory foam, means there’s no risk of your son or daughter hurting their wrists, knees or other party of their bodies while getting down to some serious play.

The spongy material also acts as an excellent shield against cold floors and gives your toddlers great traction when moving on the surface of the mat.

The are some excellent themed giant-sized mats available to buy – top-selling themes include traffic mat with roads, a farm mat with animals and alphabet mats with assorted colourful images.

Here are some popular large mats at Amazon which are guaranteed to provide plenty of fun and entertainment for any active youngster.

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TLCmat - EN71 Safety Approved Non-Toxic, 30cm x 30cm, Thick Soft Puzzle Jigsaw Foam Play Mat with Storage Bag (Alphabet/Number 36pcs Pack) #1

TLCmat - EN71 Safety Approved Non-Toxic, 30cm x 30cm, Thick Soft Puzzle Jigsaw Foam Play Mat with Storage Bag (Alphabet/Number 36pcs Pack) #2

TLCmat - EN71 Safety Approved Non-Toxic, 30cm x 30cm, Thick Soft Puzzle Jigsaw Foam Play Mat with Storage Bag (Alphabet/Number 36pcs Pack)

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🎁Safe, Soft & Comfortable: Gym mat, Non-Toxic Fabric Educational, Moisture-proof Seamless One Piece Mat 🎁Non-Toxic&Non-Slip: The soft extra large playmat for children is hygienic and safe for babies and children to play; Material: PE cotton, pattern:...

[6MM Thick] Large Play Mat Waterproof Baby Child Toddler Boys Girls Crawling mat for Floor Non-Toxic Non-Slip 2 Side Kids Playing Gym Mats for Baby Gift - 200 x 180 x 0.6cm #1

[6MM Thick] Large Play Mat Waterproof Baby Child Toddler Boys Girls Crawling mat for Floor Non-Toxic Non-Slip 2 Side Kids Playing Gym Mats for Baby Gift - 200 x 180 x 0.6cm

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🎁Safe, Soft & Comfortable: Gym mat, Non-Toxic Fabric Educational, Moisture-proof Seamless One Piece Mat 🎁Non-Toxic&Non-Slip: The soft extra large playmat for children is hygienic and safe for babies and children to play; Material: PE cotton, pattern:... read more

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New Colourful Design and High Quality kids Baby Crawling 2 Sided Educational Soft Foam Play Mat Made from Durable non Woven and non Toxic Fabric Material Size: 200cm (2metre) X 180cm (1.8metre) X 0.5cm Water Proof and Moisture Proof, Comes in a carry...

Denny International ® Kids Crawling Educational 2 Side Play Mat Game Soft Foam Picnic Carpet 200X180cm

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£6.97

New Colourful Design and High Quality kids Baby Crawling 2 Sided Educational Soft Foam Play Mat Made from Durable non Woven and non Toxic Fabric Material Size: 200cm (2metre) X 180cm (1.8metre) X 0.5cm Water Proof and Moisture Proof, Comes in a carry... read more

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Denny International® Kids Crawling Educational Play Mat 2 Side Game Soft Foam Large Size Picnic Carpet 200X180cm (Fruits Design) #1

Denny International® Kids Crawling Educational Play Mat 2 Side Game Soft Foam Large Size Picnic Carpet 200X180cm (Fruits Design)

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These activity mats are made from non-toxic materials, but it’s worth letting a new mat air for at least a day before use to get rid of the synthetic manufacturing odour that often exists initially on spongy materials.

Jumbo-sized play mats for infants and toddlers provide a perfect setting for bonding between a child and parent. They provide the ideal location to get the educational toys out and spend some quality time on the same level on the floor with your child – and when your little one is exhausted after a play session, many of these mats are so soft and padded that they make a great place for a little nap before the fun begins again!

Another great idea for toddlers is the innovative three-in-one book play mat – this concept sounds strange, but it’s a really marvellous idea that’s great fun for kids – these convertible books can be read as a storybook, folded out on the floor to form a long play mat, or folded into the shape of a vehicle that your child can sit in.

Many types of ‘book’ vehicles are available including a fire engine, train, tractor, police car, spaceship, car, bulldozer, digger, bus, submarine and pirate ship.

Here’s a few of the most popular convertible books currently available to buy at Amazon.

Convertible Fire Engine - Converts to a Sturdy Toy then Quickly Unfolds into a Long Playmat #1

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Convertible Train – Great Value Sit In Train, Interactive Playmat & Fun Storybook (Convertibles) #1

Convertible Train – Great Value Sit In Train, Interactive Playmat & Fun Storybook (Convertibles) #2

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Most of the larger styles of mats for toddlers are heavy duty and very durable so they should last years if cleaned and looked after properly.

Tumble mats are a variation on standard play mats and are specifically aimed at ‘big kids’ aged around five and above. They are ideal for the types of physical activities older children like to get up to including jumping, skipping, leaping and doing somersaults. They are very durable and are often made of thick geo-foam, a form of extruded polystyrene.

Another great choice for young children are alphabet and numbers play mats, which consist of colourful interlocking foam tiles. These are are ideal for helping to develop a child’s spelling and numerical skills.