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Why Playmats Matter for Child Development

By Wander & Roam

September 24, 2025

It might not seem so important in the development of your babies, but a baby mat is essential when it comes to a child’s curiosity and a safe zone to explore. 

As parents to a newborn, you might be looking for ways to help your baby grow in a safe environment. An infant playmat is going to be a lifelong companion to both the child and the mother or father as they bond over the years. 


For any parent, it is the priority to take care of their newborn in the gentlest and kindest manner possible. The way they smell, reach out with their tiny hands, and make those cute baby sounds – every parent’s dream come true is to experience this in a safe space. 


When they take their first baby step into the world, you know that they need a safe space to fall and get up from, and there’s nothing as protective as a non-toxic playmat, as simple as it may seem. 


When the babies start making their adventurous spirit known through their curiosity and spark to learn, foam playmats become their home and a place they can be the victor of their own imaginary stories. Some more reasons are mentioned below.

  • It is lightweight 
  • It is portable
  • It is soft and cushiony 
  • It is sustainable and eco-friendly 
  • It should be durable 
  • It should be easy to clean 


From tummy time to crawling around searching for their toys or parents, depending on their baby moods, motor skills take center stage for your babies’ development. Soft yet firm playmats become an encouragement to babies to push up, roll around, and make their muscles stronger. 


Sensory development is also improved through playmats, especially monochromatic ones in the early stages. Babies engage well with textures, white and black, and other imaginative activities. 


At Wander and Roam, we believe that a foam mat is essential for babies’ development and growth and provides a safe space to grow up in surrounded by their loved ones.