Any parent wants his child to develop fully. And for this reason, many mothers and fathers as assistants acquire a children's developmental mat. This purchase will not only be able to take the baby for a while, but will do it with great benefit for him. He will engage in the game, during which the child will be able to acquire new knowledge and skills, diversify and make the life of the baby much more interesting. A children's developmental mat is a whole fairy-tale world for a child, and for parents of a little man - precious moments of relaxation.
Arriving at the children's goods store, from the abundance of various options you can get confused. Large, small, with hanging toys and musical panels, with removable arcs and light elements - what kind of children's developmental mat will suit your baby?
First of all, it should be made in bright and contrasting colors to ensure the development of the child's visual perception. After all, the very first skill that a baby acquires is the ability to study and observe with the help of his own eye. And so the corner in which he will spend most of his waking time should be colorful and vibrant.
An important factor is the size of the rug. Undoubtedly, the more spacious it is, the more space the child will have for research. But at the same time, you must take into account the size of the room itself. After all, if a children's developmental mat will occupy almost its entire area, it will not be very convenient. A great solution are models that can be folded compactly.
It's no secret that children's toys are divided by age. Developing rugs are no exception. Some models can be used from birth, while others will be interesting and understandable to the child not earlier than 3 months.
As for the quality of the material of the mat itself and all the additional details, then, of course, it should be excellent. The fabric from which the base is made must be durable, anti-allergenic, non-toxic and wash resistant. For the safety of the baby, the developmental baby mat should not contain small parts that the child can easily put in his mouth and swallow. Among other things, it is better if the selected model will have a non-slip inside out.
A children's developmental mat can be equipped with arcs on which various toys are hung: animal figures, rattles, teething teeth, melodic bells. When the baby grows up, these arcs can be easily removed. And the base of the mat is also equipped with all kinds of developing elements. It can be rustling objects, rings, lacing, fabrics of different textures for the tactile development of crumbs. Rugs can also have limiters, which can be removed if necessary to increase the area for the game. And for the baby to be comfortable lying, many models provide for the presence of a small pillow.
Parents who could not find the suitable option can be advised to make a children's developmental rug with their own hands. It can be decorated with all kinds of applications, pockets, textured buttons, and instead of toys, use various items safe for the baby: lids, jars, boxes of different sizes.