24" Playmats set of 4 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Boo Boo Free

2008-06-20
Based on all the good reviews, I purchased 4 sets of these for my 7 months old baby girl. I couldn't be happier. She just learnt how to sit-up and I don't want all those extra pillows around her. These mats are life saver. She can sit-up and play with her toys and I don't have to worry about her falling on head if I don't catch her fast enough. She feels safe and she can enjoy all her toys.

a must for any play room

2008-06-01
I have had these for over a year now and they are just as durable as the day I got them. I have all tile floors so I had to put something in our playroom. These are perfect. They are warm to sit on and easy to lift up and clean. I just spray them with warm soapy water and let them air dry. My kids have spilled all kinds of things on them and they wash right off.

lots of fun on the floor!

2008-03-23
These are perfect for my 9 month old to practice his "moves" on the floor!
They are easy to keep clean and stay together when he scoots and crawls. They are also easy to store and transport from place to place; we recently brought them on vacation with us to a cabin in Georgia. Definitely a great value for the money.
Tom's Mom

luxury thickness

2008-03-08
don't bother with any mats less than 3/4" - these are so much thicker, my 6 month old could sit and fall on her head as much as she liked without hurting herself - whereas at friends houses who had the ABC or less thick mats she hurt herself when she fell. also with the ABC mats, babies spend the whole time taking out the letters, undoing the borders and chewing them. these ones are quick and easy to put together and are easily hidden under our sofa. only wish i'd bought 2 packs straight away to save on my shipping costs!

These mat's smell - strong odor

2008-02-25
The mat's have a strong odor and leave behind an oily/slippery substance on my hardwood floors and my feet. I scrubbed them down with a sponge and Dawn dish soap, but it did not help.

The overall quality is great, but I do not feel comfortable allowing my daughter to roll around on something that emits such a strong odor and oil. Per Step2, they are not 100% EVA foam, they also contain a rubber compound.

Good Buy

2008-02-24
This set of four extra thick 24-inch play mats creates 16 square feet of cushioned surface for exercise, play and so much more. Lightweight, durable, waterproof and easy to wipe clean, the 24" x 24" mats lock together easily. When playtime is over, pull them apart for storage. Includes four 24" x 24" mats.

Perfect surface for baby to play and practice walking

2008-01-29
I bought two sets. I am ordering two more sets to cover the whole room. I find the simple blue much better for our nine month old baby. The mats with patterns and colors are just too busy and over stimulating; they remind me of being in Las Vegas. The simple blue is much more tolerable and they are less expensive.
The mats have been very helpful for our baby's walking practice. They are not slippery like hardwood floor and they provide the much appreciated soft landing . They are also better than carpet both for having thicker cushion and being washable.
The price seems reasonable but the shipping cost seems to be rather high.

Classroom use

2008-01-07
My students find the foam tiles to be very comfortable. My only gripe is that the tiles do not grip the floor. If you are covering a small area then the "tile island" will definitly slide across the floor. This is distracting to the students and can lead to a fall.

Best invention ever!!

2008-01-04
We absolutely love this product. Completely durable for safe play. We bought four packs, and covered our hardware floor so our one-year old could play. I couldn't be happier. Friends of ours bought the mats that have removable, colorful puzzle pieces, full of happy colors for babies to play on...but...they end up being a complete mess, as they easily come apart, babies chew on the removable pieces, and adults trip all over the parts. I say...go for these blue play mats!! They stay in place, being very safe, and are just the best thing ever!!

Great product!

2007-10-05
We bought 12 boxes to completely cover our son's playroom. The mats fit together perfectly and are easy to cut with a box knife in order to get them the exact size you want. The thickness is just right and they are easy to clean. We love them!!!

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