Modern parents are passionate about the development of the child literally from the first days of life, but everything is good in moderation. You should not try to teach a child a foreign language in the cradle, monotonously reading English fairy tales to him, but to provide the child with a unique safe environment in which the child is comfortable to have fun and develop is the responsibility of every parent.
Children's developing rugs, which have become popular with young mothers and fathers in recent years, will help to cope with this task. The rug is not only an interesting game in itself, it performs many other useful functions. But how not to get lost in the motley variety? What you need to know in order not to make a mistake with the choice and choose the best rug for your baby?
Read about it in our article on shop-ultra.ru
According to the age criterion, rugs can be divided into 3 groups:
children under 6 months old,
children 6-12 months old,
children from 1 year old.
Children in the first months of life
The developing mat for newborns and children up to 6 months is approximately a small soft bedding on which the baby will be cozy and comfortable. They will be enough small, but most importantly - soft! rug. The surface of the rug may consist of pieces of various fabrics sewn together, thanks to tactile contact with which the child's motor skills develop.
The overwhelming majority of models of this age group are also equipped with arches on which toys and other musical elements are attached - bells, rattles, squeakers and other rustles. Mirrors are hung on the arcs so that the cubs can look at their reflection, and teethers. I recommend to clarify when buying, whether electronic elements are removed. In this case, you can safely wash the rug in the washing machine (of course, it requires a delicate wash without bleaching).
Such mats do an excellent job with their main tasks - entertaining and distracting the child, developing a grasping reflex, teaching him to perceive signals by ear. In addition, holding on to the arches or lying on the tummy, the child trains the muscles of the neck and back.
This segment is represented by rugs from the following companies: Mambobaby, Nattou, WinFun, La-Di-Da, Tiny Love, Chicco.
Bright, in a wide variety of themes, developing mats for newborns are made of soft fabric that is pleasant to the touch. Their dimensions do not exceed 90 by 90 cm. They can be equipped with sides, but most often there is no point in such limiters.
Developing mats for babies 6-12 months.
Slightly older children need wider models, because they sit confidently, learn to crawl and stand. The dimensions of the playing surface are in the range of 120x90 cm.
If you bought a mat for newborns, you can safely use them for a while, and closer to the year buy a mat from the next age group. At the age of 6-8 months, by the way, you can use the bumpers on the rug, if any. You will get a kind of playpen, the child is already sitting, but he is not always able to climb over the side.
Designed for children aged 6-12 months, the rugs are painted in bright colors, babies learn to distinguish shades, and the drawings introduce them to animals, marine life, etc. In the collections of brands, you can find interesting models with painted animals, hidden toys and other playful and musical elements.
A very important criterion for a rug during this period is a soft top layer that will soften the blows when falling.
Developing rugs for "year-olds"
Babies over the age of 1 year require much more space (they actively crawl and try to walk) and are attracted to more interesting toys.
Therefore, rugs in this age group are necessarily bright and decorated with thematic patterns, for example, a highway, a zoo, a farm, etc. Alternatively, the alphabet can be written on the rug, you can slowly explore the mysterious world of letters with your baby. There are also double-sided models, in which case the drawings are placed on both sides: just turn the rug over and the baby will have a completely new game.
The dimensions of the rugs in this segment are approximately 200x180 cm.
For children from 1 year old, models such as:
Rugs Mambobaby
Made of super light foam material that retains heat perfectly, and the back of the mat has a foil coating, which will provide additional protection from moisture and cold. Your children will be able to play not only on the cold floor, but even on the ground.
The themes of the rugs are very diverse: the English alphabet, an exotic zoo, forest elves, the solar system, the ocean. Playing on such a rug will be instructive and exciting.
Developing rugs Dwinguler (Dwinguler).
Bright children's Dwinguler rugs are an excellent solution not only for an exciting game, but also for the development of a child. Produced in South Korea, made from environmentally friendly materials. Soft bedding will protect the child from bruises during the period of unconscious activity. In addition, the Dwinguler children's play mat has an additional soundproofing layer, which your neighbors will 100% appreciate 🙂
The assortment includes rugs of rather large sizes, they will become a real find for children's play centers.
Developing puzzle mats Tessel
The rocking chair for children from 3 years old will be an interesting game for your kids. First, they are invited to assemble a 3D puzzle, after which they can ride the resulting car or motorcycle.
Puzzle mats are essentially a separate class. Modular rugs will help out a lot if you need a custom-sized model. The mats of different series from the same manufacturer use a standard connection, thanks to which you can combine 2 or 3 sets and make an original floor covering in the children's room.
The developing carpets Felice, Ludi, Chicco, Lillabo from IKEA also proved themselves well. Prices vary, but they all have excellent ergonomic features.
Parents can try to make such a rug on their own, fortunately, there are enough video and photo instructions on the Internet. The result, of course, can turn out to be very impressive, however, it will take not a single hour to search for materials and directly sewing (do you have this time ???) + the material from which the leading manufacturers make mats (EVA polymer material, durable foam rubber) has a number of undeniable advantages over both hand-made rugs and simple floor coverings, the same carpet:
- the children's developing mat is hygienic, does not absorb moisture and is very easy to wash,
- incorporates a noise-insulating layer that will smooth out excess noise during falls or jumps,
- safe and non-toxic (brand rugs do not contain heavy metals, formaldehyde, endocrine disruptors).
I hope my advice will help you choose and buy a good nursery rug that will look harmonious in the room and allow the baby to play for fun.
Polina Morozova, specially for the site http://shop-ultra.ru
