| Infant activity mats are similar to baby blankets | | | | an infants world. A young child can get down with |
| but are more detailed with added features. They | | | | the little one and "teach" colors, sounds, names |
| encourage interaction between family and | | | | and a nearby grownup can still supervise the |
| newborn as well as entertain the baby. Baby floor | | | | interaction. It is a great way for siblings to bond. |
| mats are meant so that you can lay your infant | | | | Big brother and big sister are brought into and |
| on the mat on the floor and as they squirm and | | | | engaged in the baby's world. At the other end of |
| wiggle and grow there are designs and safe | | | | the spectrum grandparents can also use the mats |
| objects that capture their attention. These mats | | | | as a toy to interact with the baby. It is amazing |
| are made for infants from birth to 6 months. By | | | | to watch the elder's eye sparkle as the child |
| the time the baby reaches the age of 6 months | | | | responds to the voices of the grandparents and |
| they are ready for different forms of | | | | the touch of the various objects. |
| entertainment and stimulation. | | | | For the parents these mats are a wonderful tool |
| Baby mats are great for the entire family's | | | | to assist in the daily activities of the infant. The |
| interaction with the newborn. All members of the | | | | parent can set the infant down in a safe |
| family both immediate and extended can sit down | | | | environment, and let them squiggle, wiggle, squirm |
| on the floor with the infant, and talk to them, | | | | and stretch to their heart's content. After a short |
| laugh with them, point out objects and engage in | | | | time the child then can be picked up again and |
| a type of play. This type of play aids the infant in | | | | continue on with their day. The parent can either |
| speech and voice recognition, word patterns, and | | | | get down and play with the young one or watch |
| identification both of people and things. | | | | the interactions with others all while they go about |
| For members of the family it is also a way to | | | | some of their other duties of the day. |
| form a bond with the newest member of the | | | | Parents really enjoy watching the interaction, the |
| group. They clearly see the growth and | | | | growth, and the delight of their baby and activity |
| development as well as the delight in the child's | | | | mats are just one more way to bring that |
| eyes as the interaction expands. Activity mats | | | | enjoyment into their daily life. |
| are just one more way to encourage and enlarge | | | | |