Shop Our Range of Activity Mats for Kids
Our best-selling baby play and activity mats are designed to keep your little one safe, clean and comfortable during playtime. Guaranteed comfy fun for your little one as they grow, our mats are perfect for solo enjoyment with toys, or interactive play with mum, dad or buddies.
We know how time-consuming it is to keep your little one entertained, and the importance to take a break and teach your baby a little self-entertaining fun. Placing your precious bundle of joy on one of our Marmalade Lion Activity Mats is peace of mind that your little one is comfy and protected. Add a few toys and your baby is set for some solo playtime.
Our mats are designed for indoor or outdoor use with a non-toxic waterproof finish, making them versatile and adaptable to go where you go. Padded with quality thick, soft memory foam to maximise comfort and increase longevity, its body temperature-activated design is perfect to keep baby supported and comfortable no matter what the mat’s placed on.
Available in both cotton and wool, our mats are available in every original ML design!
With cotton and wool options and removable, washable covers, you can interchange all our beautiful hand-illustrated designs. Trust our glowing 5-star reviews because you'll love your Marmalade Lion baby play and activity mat!
Get Your Kids Moving with Our Interactive Activity Mats
It’s important to provide your baby with a comfortable and safe place to play, roll and grow, and adding educational and interactive elements, like toys and books will help stimulate their minds and encourage their motor skills.
Activity play mats are a hygienic, safe place where you can watch your baby as they develop their strength, muscles and coordination. Tummy time is essential for babies to form their neck, back and core strength, which is vital to their development.
Our activity mats will become your favourite baby item. Designed for you to put your baby somewhere safe and supportive while harnessing their development, they’re perfect for napping, ‘tummy time’, learning to roll, crawl and beyond. And our chic, stylish designs are hand-illustrated and made to complement our environment and your home.
When looking for the perfect activity mat, you want something that’s easy to clean and has a non-slip backing to ensure safety while on the floor. Our mats are made with our Expect-A-Spill™ material, featuring our unique waterproof coating and tried-and-tested durable components, so you can wash and wipe them as often as you need to without impacting their functionality or needing to machine wash them over and over. The non-slip backing means our mats are safe to use anywhere, from the beach to the park, from carpeted to tiled floors.
Our durable design and fabrics mean your baby activity and play mat will last through the toddler years and beyond. Created to withstand the rough and tumble of playtime, our mats can be used and passed down to the next baby.
We all know babies like to put everything and anything into their mouths. Our mats are non-toxic and eco-friendly, meaning they’re kind to you, your child, and the environment. Easily slide your playmat into the pram and take on your park or beach adventure to keep your babies play time safe, comfortable and fun.
Cuddly Faces Activity Play Mat
Cockatoo Activity Play Mat
Australian Washable Wool Activity Play Mat
Modern Native Activity Play Mat - 1M
Lady Elliot Island Activity Play Mat
Amongst the Ferns Activity Play Mat
Little Creatures Activity Play Mat
Rosella Activity Play Mat
Swedish Check Activity Play Mat
On the Road Again Activity Play Mat
Happy Buttons Activity Play Mat
Blue Mountains Super Activity Mat
FAQs about our Activity Play Mats
What are activity mats?
Generally, an activity or play mat is a cushioned mat/pad/rug that provides a safe place for your baby during tummy or playtime.
What are the benefits of using activity mats for children?
Playmats are a great place for babies to learn and develop their muscles, encourage motor skills and provide a safe, comfortable place to play.
What age range are activity mats suitable for?
There is no age limit to using a baby play mat. Our mats are designed to stand the test of time and can be used throughout their toddler years and beyond. Once baby is all grown up, our mats make a great comfortable picnic rug.
Are activity mats easy to clean?
Not all activity mats are designed the same. What sets Marmalade Lion apart from others is our Expect-A-Spill™ material. Featuring our unique waterproof coating, you can easily wipe them down as often as you need to without needing to machine wash them after every spill. Our removable and washable covers mean you can keep one cover on while the other is in the wash.
How do I choose the right activity mat for my child?
The most important thing when choosing the best activity mat for your child is quality. You want something that is safe, non-toxic and comfortable. You also want a mat that is big enough for baby to enjoy where they can move around without rolling off.
When it comes to how it looks, well at Marmalade Lion, we have hand-illustrated, changeable covers so you can change the look whenever you feel.
Can activity mats be used for outdoor play?
The short answer is ‘yes’. You can use anything outside, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to get damp and dirty. Some playmats are simple blankets you can lay down on the ground, while others are designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Ours are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, with a waterproof coating to keep baby safe and dry, body temperature-activated to keep baby supported and comfortable no matter what the mat’s sitting on, and easy-to-clean protection for all the spills and dirt.
Are activity mats safe for children to use?
It’s important to do your research when choosing any baby product. And it’s just as important to supervise your baby at all times.
Our glowing 5-star reviews mean you know you can trust our play and activity mats.
How do activity mats promote early childhood development?
Tummy time is essential for babies to form their neck, back and core strength, which is vital to their development, and a hygienic and safe place for them to develop their strength, muscles and coordination is on a play mat.
Are there any educational benefits to using activity mats?
A play mat is a base for a child to learn and grow their cognitive skills as well as coordination, problem-solving, space awareness, sensory perception, memory skills and more.
How do I store your activity mats when not in use?
You can easily store our activity mat in its re-useable bag and it will bounce back to its original shape when you pull it out again.
Can your activity mats be used for group play?
Group play is important to a child’s growth and our mats are perfect for your little one’s playdates. Our mats also come in Super size so you can have even more room for your baby’s friends to play.
What are some of your popular activity mat themes?
We have a range of interchangeable designs to choose from that are hand-illustrated and made to complement our environment and your home.
Our most popular design is Cuddly Faces, with cute koalas, echidnas, and platypus. Little Creatures is fun and bright with hungry caterpillars, rainbows, ladybugs, nature and more. Happy Buttons is bright and colourful and great to stimulate baby’s developing eyesight, while Rosella and Cockatoo is colourful and fun.
If you’re after a more subtle look, our Amongst the Ferns and By the River are beautiful designs. And if you want something more traditional, we have an Australian Wool cover.
Are there any educational and sensory benefits to using activity mats?
A play mat is a base for a child to learn and grow their cognitive skills as well as coordination, problem-solving, space awareness, sensory perception, memory skills and more.
How durable are your activity mats?
Our durable design and fabrics mean your baby activity and play mat will last through the toddler years and beyond. Created to withstand the rough and tumble of playtime, our mats can be used and passed down to the next baby.