Plush Flannel Wide-edge Baby Play Mat vs JoyStone Baby Play Mat 50" x 50"

Buy the Plush Flannel mat if comfort and a soft, warm surface matter most, especially on hard floors in a nursery or living room. Buy the JoyStone if you need a large square mat that fits a standard playpen and folds away for travel. The Plush Flannel is thicker and plusher, with OEKO-TEX fabric and CPSIA/ASTM safety claims, but it is smaller, rectangular and has far fewer ratings. The JoyStone has a much larger review base and a bigger footprint, but it is thinner, not one-piece certified in the listing, and owners of thin mats often report less cushioning for crawling.

• Choose the Plush Flannel mat if you want a thick, slow-rebound surface with certified fabric for a nursery or living room.
• Choose the JoyStone mat if you need a 50 x 50 inch square that fits a playpen and folds for travel.