As parents, we're always on the lookout for ways to entertain our little ones and a baby water play mat offers hours of fun with an array of developmental benefits. A water mat provides the opportunity for sensory play and to improve both hand-eye coordination and motor skills as well as being an all-around fun toy for both babies and toddlers.
What is a baby water mat?
An inflatable water mat makes for a stimulating place for your baby to play, doubling up as a tummy time mat where they can learn to strengthen their necks when they are little.
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes and bright colours to choose from, a baby water play mat usually features eye-catching graphics and illustrations as well as sometimes being filled with floating toys such as underwater creatures.
What are the benefits of a baby water mat?
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Supports good visual sensory growth and promotes healthier neuron connections.
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Encourages physical development.
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Learning through play.
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Training of motor skills.
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Prevention of a flat head.
Usually suitable for babies aged three months and older, water play mats are easily inflated and then filled with water, ready to be explored. But which one should you buy for your baby?
Take a look at our pick of the best five baby water mats for your little one
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100 per cent leak-proof, we love the adorable turtle design of this baby water mat featuring
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Perfect if you don't want a water mat that takes up too much space, this lightweight mat is the
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With babies only seeing black and white for the first few months of their life, this high contrast
4. Keten Inflatable Tummy Time Water Play Mat
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Your little one will have endless fun splashing on this play mat, captivated by the magical
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Your baby can enjoy water time without getting wet! Simply inflate the outer ring and fill the
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The largest baby water play mat in our round-up, this offering from Amazon is made of BPA-free PVC
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This entertaining design with a smooth and comfortable structure, means your little one can lay