How To Choose The Right Crawling Mat For Your Baby
This article mainly writes about how to correctly choose a baby crawling mat, the definition of a baby crawling mat, the applicable age, cleaning methods, etc. If you are interested in baby crawling mats and the above content, you can read this article for more information.
How to choose the right silicone crawling mat
Mat style: There are three main types- splicing type, integrated type and folding type. The specific choice is mainly based on the space size and storage needs of the home. For example, the home space is relatively large, the crawling mat can be placed in a fixed position and not moved, then you can buy one, and if the home space is limited and needs to be stored for a long time, you can buy folded, if the storage space is very small, you can buy splicing.
Thickness selection: the mat below 2cm can play a role in isolation, but it may not be enough buffer, there is a floor heating recommended 2cm and below, otherwise it may affect heat dissipation. the mat below 4cm is better supporting protection, large cushioning effect, not easy to hurt.
Quality check: you can press the crawling mat by hand, and the good quality crawling mat will soon be restored by pressing it by hand, while the poor quality can be restored after a little time or can not be restored at all.
Color check: Rub a paper towel on the mat to see if the color fades. If the color fades, the baby is easy to eat chemical dyes into the stomach, affecting the health of the body.
Safety guarantee: No matter how much money the crawling mat, we must choose non-toxic and tasteless products. In order to ensure that the toxic smell of the product has all evaporated, it is recommended that you put it in a ventilated place for a period of time after purchase.
What is a baby’s crawling mat
A crawling mat is a mat that helps your baby crawl. When every baby is a toddler, it is necessary to learn to crawl first, and the baby crawling mat can help the baby to crawl safely and happily on the ground.
Why buy a crawling mat for your baby
The baby crawls and plays on the bed and easily falls off. The height of the crawling mat is only 2cm or 4cm, playing on it, there will be no risk of falling, and the safety is guaranteed, and you no longer need to worry about the baby’s personal safety.
The baby uses the crawling mat to crawl, which is equivalent to a whole body coordinated movement, and the baby consumes more physical strength after crawling, which helps the baby to eat well, sleep well, and grow fast.
In the process of crawling can improve the communication between parents and babies. After the baby can crawl, it can achieve a variety of experiences such as success and failure in crawling, which can enrich the baby’s emotions.
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Which material of crawling mat is most suitable for baby use
|
Material |
Advantage |
Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|
|
XPE |
Environmental protection, good elasticity, pressure resistance, waterproof breathable, durable, easy to clean |
No apparent defect |
|
IXPE |
Environmental protection, good buffer, waterproof and antibacterial, durable, easy to clean |
Higher price |
|
PVC (Linear) |
Durable, waterproof, soft, shock-absorbing good rebound |
Heavy, inconvenient to carry, damage easy to breed bacteria |
|
EPE |
Environmentally friendly, cheap and lightweight |
Easy deformation, poor resilience, not durable |
|
EVA |
Light, low price, flexible, sound insulation and warmth |
Easy to absorb water, may contain harmful substance, odor |
|
PU |
Wear-resistant, waterproof, easy to clean |
Poor air permeability |
|
Silicone |
Safety, non-toxic, anti-slip excellent |
Hard texture |
|
PE |
Light material, low cost |
Weak durability |
|
PVC (Surface) |
Strong waterproof, affordable |
Environmental protection is questionable |
|
Fabrics |
Skin friendly, breathable |
Easy to dirty and difficult to clean |
The inner liner is the “core” of the crawling mat, which determines its overall quality in a sense, such as whether the material is safe, whether it is breathable, how resilient, self-weight and so on; The film affects whether the crawling mat is easy to take care of, and how the feet feel.
At present, there are roughly XPE, IXPE, PVC, EPE, EVA and other liner materials on the market. The main surface materials are PU, silicone, PE, PVC, fabric and so on. Comprehensive comparison of various aspects, silicone and XPE is the most recommended.
Who is suitable for the use of silicone crawling mats
Children 0-12 months: This is the time when babies begin to learn to roll over and crawl. Silicone crawling mat environmental protection, non-toxic, non-slip surface characteristics are very suitable for the use of babies.
Children 1-3 years old: As their mobility increases, they need to crawl and explore their surroundings in a larger space, and silicone crawling mats can be the perfect solution to this problem.
How to clean and maintain silicone crawling mat
Cleaning and cleaning: the silicone crawling mat is easy to be contaminated with dust and dirt, and it should be wiped regularly with a damp cloth or cleaned with neutral detergent. Especially after the baby eats or plays, it is necessary to clean in time and keep the mat dry and hygienic.
Regular inspection: Regularly check whether the crawling mat is damaged or worn to ensure its structural integrity and avoid safety hazards caused by aging or damage.
Avoid sharp objects: Avoid placing sharp objects or heavy objects near the crawling mat to ensure the safety of the baby’s activity space.
Pay attention to temperature: the ambient temperature is too high or too low will affect the baby’s comfort, so when using the crawling mat, you should ensure that the indoor temperature is appropriate.
Timely storage: When not in use, the crawling mat should be well stored to avoid safety hazards caused by environmental changes.
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How much does the budget and price of silicone crawling mat need to cost
For families with a limited budget, 100-300 yuan can also choose the basic silicone crawling mat to meet the basic needs of the baby; The average family will control the budget at 300-600 yuan, you can buy a good quality, suitable size silicone crawling mat; Families with high quality requirements can put the budget to more than 800 yuan and choose better products.
Conclusion
As an important tool to promote the growth of babies, it is important to choose the right product and ensure the safety of use. I hope that through this introduction, we can help you make more wise decisions when purchasing and using children’s crawling mats, create a safe and comfortable growth environment for your baby, and let your baby crawl happily and grow healthily in a safe space!
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