Is this mat thick enough for a crawling baby?

It is sold as extra thick foam, which gives more padding than a blanket or thin mat. It softens knees and falls during crawling and early walking.

Will it stay in place on a wood or tile floor?

It has an anti-slip backing, and owners report it stays put. Smooth hard floors are where it works best.

Can it be used inside a playpen?

Yes. It is described as a crawling mat for playpen use, and the 50 x 50 inch square suits a standard square playpen.

How does it compare with interlocking foam tiles?

It is one solid piece, so there are no seams to come apart and nothing to lose. Tiles can be reshaped and packed away smaller; this mat cannot.

Is it easy to clean and store?

The foam surface wipes clean. Because it is one large piece, it is harder to fold away than tiles and takes up floor or closet space.

Babies learning to crawl and toddlers who sit and play on hard floors. It also suits parents who want a single mat rather than a tile set.

What do buyers say about the Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.

Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat

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$31.99at WayfairChecked Nov 2

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Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat

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$31.99at WayfairChecked Nov 2

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Last seen at $31.99 at Wayfair on Nov 2.

Our take on the Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat

This is a one-piece 50 by 50 inch foam play mat for the floor, sized to give a baby or toddler a padded area to crawl, sit and play. It is extra thick and has an anti-slip backing, so it stays put on hard floors and softens falls better than a thin blanket or a quilt. It also fits inside a playpen. The one-piece design means no interlocking tiles to pull apart or lose, but it cannot be folded down small or reconfigured into a different shape the way tile mats can. Ten ratings average 4.5 out of 5, which is a small sample, so treat the feedback as a hint rather than a verdict.

Best forCrawling and tummy-time for babiesToddlers who sit and play on hard floorsPadding a playpen floorParents who want one mat with no loose tiles

Pros

One piece, so no tiles to separate or lose
Extra thick padding for falls
Anti-slip backing keeps it in place
50 x 50 inch area covers a good-sized play zone
Suits babies through toddlers

Cons

One piece is bulky to move and store
Cannot be reshaped or extended like tile mats
Square shape may not fit every room
Few ratings so far

Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat prices at every store

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Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat price history

Lowest price we've seen: $31.99 on Nov 3 at Wayfair. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 510 ratings

Buyers describe it as a thick, non-slip mat that does the job for babies and toddlers.

What people mention

ThicknessPraisedBuyers say the extra-thick foam gives real padding under a crawling baby.
Anti-slipPraisedOwners report the backing keeps the mat from sliding on hard floors.
SizePraisedThe 50 x 50 inch area is described as roomy enough for play.
StorageCriticisedA one-piece mat this size is awkward to move and store.

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50" x 50" one-piece foam play mat for floor
Anti-slip activity playmat
For babies, toddlers and infants
Crawling mat for playpen use

About the Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat

This is a 50 by 50 inch foam play mat for the floor. It is made as one piece and is extra thick. It is designed for babies, toddlers and infants.

The mat has an anti-slip surface. It can be used as an activity mat, a crawling mat or a playpen mat.

Dimensions: 50 in x 50 in
Material: Foam
Construction: One-piece, extra thick
Surface: Anti-slip
Age group: Babies, toddlers and infants
Use: Floor play, crawling, playpen

Questions and answers

Is this mat thick enough for a crawling baby?: It is sold as extra thick foam, which gives more padding than a blanket or thin mat. It softens knees and falls during crawling and early walking.
Will it stay in place on a wood or tile floor?: It has an anti-slip backing, and owners report it stays put. Smooth hard floors are where it works best.
Can it be used inside a playpen?: Yes. It is described as a crawling mat for playpen use, and the 50 x 50 inch square suits a standard square playpen.
How does it compare with interlocking foam tiles?: It is one solid piece, so there are no seams to come apart and nothing to lose. Tiles can be reshaped and packed away smaller; this mat cannot.
Is it easy to clean and store?: The foam surface wipes clean. Because it is one large piece, it is harder to fold away than tiles and takes up floor or closet space.
Who is it for?: Babies learning to crawl and toddlers who sit and play on hard floors. It also suits parents who want a single mat rather than a tile set.
Where is the Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat cheapest?: At Wayfair, for $31.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Baby Play Mat for Floor, 50"x50" Extra Thick Foam Playmat?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings.