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Best mats for children: which play mat to choose?

Browse our selection, follow our advice and fall for a mat with a circuit: your child's new play mat!

What should I look out for when buying a rug for my children's bedroom?

When buying a mat for your baby's bedroom, playroom or nursery, it's essential to prioritize safety, comfort and durability. But how do you choose a play mat? Here are the main criteria to consider, and how our Janod mats perfectly meet these requirements.

Safety first

Safety is our top priority. Children's mats must be made from non-toxic materials and free from harmful chemicals.

Our Cross Roads mats are made from materials that comply with current safety standards. They are certified free of harmful chemicals, to ensure that they are totally safe for children.

Treadmill with Countryside circuit - Cross Roads

Your child's type of play and activities

Before choosing a mat, think about the types of games your child plays most often. If your child likes to play with cars, trains or figurines, a mat with an integrated circuit (like those in our Cross Roads collection) can be an excellent choice. These mats are fun and educational, and offer children a playground that stimulates their imagination and cognitive skills, while helping them to develop their motor skills.

The key is to choose a mat that matches your child's interests and age, so that the play experience is optimal.

Comfort and softness

Children spend a lot of time playing, crawling and sitting on their mats. A soft, comfortable mat is therefore essential to provide them with a pleasant, safe space.

Our play mats are made from polyester, providing a pleasant surface that's thick enough to absorb falls. The rubber used in the underlay ensures a better grip on the floor, reducing the risk of slipping. A non-slip play mat is always a plus!

These materials are also chosen for their durability, to maintain lasting comfort over time.

Ease of maintenance

Children's bedroom mats need to be easy to wash, as little ones can be quite creative (and sometimes a bit messy) with their play. A mat with a stain-resistant or machine-washable surface will save you time and energy in keeping a room clean.

That's why we've designed play mats that are easy to clean: polyester is naturally stain-resistant and can be easily maintained.

The right size for the right space

It's important to choose the right size rug for your child's room, to create a comfortable play area and allow good circulation in the room. Before choosing a rug, measure the surface area available in your child's room.

For medium-sized or small rooms, our 120 x 77.5 cm rugs are perfect. They provide beautiful coverage without encroaching on the whole room. If the room is larger, you may consider multiplying the mats to delimit several play or activity zones.

With dimensions of 120 x 77.5 cm, our mats are spacious enough to be used in medium-sized bedrooms or playrooms. But they can also be combined with other decorative elements. On the other hand, a mat that's too big can clutter up the space and impede circulation. Our circuit mats offer a good compromise, covering a generous surface without compromising the fluidity of movement in the room or obstructing a passage area.

Educational and entertaining

More and more children's rugs are being designed with playful, educational motifs that promote learning while having fun. Whether it's a mat featuring a world map, a car circuit or an interactive play area, choosing a mat with integrated visual elements or games can be a great way to stimulate your child's imagination and curiosity.

At Janod, we know that learning must also be fun. Our children's mats are designed to stimulate children's creativity and imagination. With rich illustrations, such as car tracks or train rails, they allow children to play while they learn, without even realizing it.

In addition to their aesthetic appeal and unique designs, our mats are designed to be educational, offering a play experience that supports toddlers' development.

Carpet with Enchanted Kingdom circuit - Cross Roads

Aesthetics and integration into bedroom décor

The rug should also blend harmoniously with the decor of your child's bedroom. If you're looking for an educational or playful rug, choose a model that brings a touch of color and cheerfulness, while being adapted to the room's universe. For example, a farm or country rug for a cosy bedroom atmosphere, or a princess and unicorn rug for a more magical room.

At Janod, our rectangle rugs combine aesthetics, functionality and learning, with a variety of universes and amusing characters. To stimulate your child's creativity, while blending in perfectly with his or her bedroom.

Durability and quality of materials

A child's mat must be resistant to daily wear and tear. Especially if the child is young and uses the mat a lot for play, or if it's a baby mat you want to use for many years. Opt for models made from sturdy materials that will retain their shape and texture over time.

Our baby mats are built to last, thanks to sturdy, wear-resistant materials. The polyester used in their manufacture is strong and holds its shape, even after much play. The rubber underlay ensures excellent durability.

The benefits of a playmat for child development

Playmats aren't just decorative elements in your child's room: they play a crucial role in his or her overall development. Here's how an illustrated mat can make a positive contribution to your little one's development:

  • Sensory and cognitive stimulation: A play mat provides a richly colored and patterned environment, stimulating your child's senses. This stimulation is essential for cognitive development, as it helps the child to recognize and differentiate shapes, colors, and even textures and sounds in certain models.

  • Motor development: Playing on a mat encourages your child to move, crawl, sit and stand, strengthening muscles and improving coordination. Playing on the floor is a key activity for children's development, enabling them to improve their coordination, creativity and independence.

  • Encouraging creativity and imagination: A play mat with a variety of patterns, such as car racing tracks or imaginary landscapes, encourages children to invent stories and scenarios. This stimulation of the imagination is fundamental to the development of creativity. Play enables your baby to exercise his creativity and gradually gain a sense of mastery over his environment.
  • Learning colors, shapes and spatial concepts: Educational play mats are designed to introduce concepts such as colors, geometric shapes and notions of direction. This playful approach facilitates learning in a natural and enjoyable way. Play is also an excellent way of awakening your child from an early age, providing an opportunity for discovery that fosters different aspects of development.

  • Creating a safe, comfortable space: A play mat provides a soft, safe surface that can reduce the risk of injury from falls. It also creates a comfortable environment where children can explore and play with confidence.

  • Bonding: Sharing playtime on the mat strengthens the emotional bond between the child and his or her parents or significant others. These interactions foster the child's emotional and social development.

Our selection of rugs for children and babies

Direction: the Vallée Blanche! In this snowy, winding setting, you can travel without fear of the cold or the altitude!

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Mountain Valley Playmat with circuit - Cross Roads
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Mountain Valley Playmat with circuit - Cross Roads

Direction: the Mountain Valley! In this snowy, winding setting, you can travel without fear of cold or altitude! This Mountain Valley playmat is suitable for children aged 2 and over. It features a long, wide road, as well as a railroad track, for venturing into the heart of winter and imagining endless stories! On their play mat with circuit, little ones enjoy winding mountain roads in search of hidden elements, like a search and find game. Spot where the little cat is, the bear out of its den, and stop at the level crossing when the train approaches... There are so many natural elements, animals and characters represented! We start by climbing the mountain passes on our bikes, then head off on a hike to discover the mountain animals, before heading to the equestrian center for a horseback ride. With their fabric play mat, children develop their imagination and vocabulary, as well as their sense of observation. Little ones can even discover shapes and numbers! Another plus for this children's play mat: it's non-slip! Perfect for rolling toy cars on, or simply for little ones who like to keep on the move. In its 120 x 78 cm format, this mat for children's bedrooms offers other play possibilities with its accessories (sold separately): it can be completed with a range of vehicles and wooden blocks, also from our Cross Roads range. You can also link this mountain mat with other mats in the collection, to create a giant play area and extend children's adventures. In fact, the circuits are designed to link up on all 4 sides of the mat. Let's take the night train!

€24.99
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  • Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
  • With a road, but also a railroad track!

Ah, the countryside! In this bucolic, pastoral setting, we pass from the farm to the forest, and even through the riding school!

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Playmat with circuit Countryside - Cross Roads
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Playmat with circuit Countryside - Cross Roads

Ah, the countryside! In this bucolic, pastoral setting, we pass from the farm to the forest, and even through the equestrian center! This countryside playmat is suitable for children aged 2 and over. It has a wide, long road, so you can take the key to the fields and imagine endless stories! On their play mat with circuit, little ones enjoy winding country roads in search of hidden elements, like a search and find game. They'll spot the wolf in the forest, the farmer in his tractor, and be amused by the little ducks crossing the river... There are so many buildings, animals and characters represented! We start by watering the vegetable garden, then head off to help the shepherd look after his sheep, before heading off to the riding school for a horse ride. With their fabric play mat, children develop their imagination and vocabulary, as well as their sense of observation. Little ones can even discover colors and numbers from 1 to 10! Another plus for this children's play mat: it's non-slip! Perfect for rolling toy cars on, or simply for little ones who like to keep moving. In its 120 x 78 cm format, this children's room mat offers further play possibilities with its accessories (sold separately): it can be completed with a range of vehicles and wooden blocks, also from our Cross Roads range. You can also link this farm mat with other mats in the collection, to create a giant play area and extend children's adventures. In fact, the circuits are designed to link up on all 4 sides of the mat. How about pitching the tent tonight?

€24.99
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  • Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
  • With a wide, long road to take the key to the field!

Discover the enchanted kingdom! The magic of fables comes to life in this fantastic, tangy setting!

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Playmat with circuit Enchanted Kingdom - Cross Roads
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Playmat with circuit Enchanted Kingdom - Cross Roads

Discover the enchanted kingdom! The magic of fables comes to life in this fantastic, tangy setting! This Princess, Princes, Dragons and Knights playmat is suitable for children aged 2 and over. It has a wide, long road to discover every corner of the kingdom and imagine endless stories! On their play mat with circuit, little ones have fun crossing bridges and paths in search of hidden elements, like a search and find game. They'll spot where the king's trumpet is, the unicorns galloping across the pink plain, and keep an eye out for the strange wizard preparing a potion in the forest... There are so many buildings, musical instruments and fairytale characters represented! We pay a courtesy call on the troll who lives near the tree house, then head off to watch the jousting tournament, before heading to the market to stock up on magical ingredients. With their fabric play mat, children develop their imagination and vocabulary, as well as their sense of observation. Little ones can even discover emotions and numbers! Another plus for this children's play mat: it's non-slip! Perfect for rolling toy cars on, or simply for little ones who like to keep on the move. In its 120 x 78 cm format, this children's bedroom mat offers other play possibilities with its accessories (sold separately): it can be completed with a range of vehicles and wooden blocks, also from our Cross Roads range. You can also link this Enchanted Kingdom mat with other mats in the collection, to create a giant play area and extend children's adventures. In fact, the circuits are designed to link up on all 4 sides of the mat. Why not spend the evening in the fairy forest to round off the day in style?

€24.99
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  • Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
  • With a long road to travel the kingdom!

Welcome to the city! In this lively, colorful urban setting, there are surprises around every corner... And lots of traffic!

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Playmat with circuit City - Cross Roads
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Playmat with circuit City - Cross Roads

Welcome to the city! In this colorful, lively urban setting, every street corner hides a surprise! This city playmat is suitable for children aged 2 and over. It's got a long, wide road, so you can discover every neighborhood and imagine endless stories! On their playmat with circuit, little ones have fun crossing crossroads and traffic circles in search of hidden elements, like a search and find game. You can spot where the letter carrier is, passers-by walking their dogs, or newlyweds on the town hall forecourt... There are so many buildings, professions and vehicles represented! A quick stop at the supermarket to stock up on provisions, then off to the park for a snack, before heading to the cinema for a fun family screening. With their fabric play mat, children develop their imagination and vocabulary, as well as their sense of observation. Little ones can even discover emotions and colors! Another plus for this children's play mat: it's non-slip! Perfect for rolling toy cars on, or simply for little ones with a wanderlust. In its 120 x 78 cm format, this children's room mat offers other play possibilities with its accessories (sold separately): it can be completed with a range of vehicles and wooden blocks, also from our Cross Roads range. You can also link this city mat with other mats in the collection, to create a giant play area and extend children's adventures. In fact, the circuits are designed to link up on all 4 sides of the mat. How about a drink on the terrace to end the day in style?

€24.99
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  • Suitable for children aged 2 and over.
  • With its wide, long route, it's a great way to discover every neighborhood!

Educational playmat: learning without realizing it

Janod play mats not only create a safe, comfortable space for play, they're also designed to be fun, educational tools. Each mat illustrates a different world, allowing your child to learn while having fun.

In addition to stimulating his imagination, each mat features "search and find" activities that allow him to explore and discover hidden elements.

The world of the City: discovering emotions and professions

The "City" mat invites children to explore an urban environment where they can have fun recognizing different emotions, bright colors and buildings.

Detailed illustrations of professions (doctor, firefighter, teacher, etc.) give children a fun way to discover the world of work and the roles of each person in society.

This mat encourages children to develop their vocabulary and understand emotions, while learning about city life.

L'univers de la Campagne: exploring numbers and animals

The "Campagne" mat is perfect for children just beginning to learn numbers. From 1 to 10, each number is present on the mat, linking numerical concepts to the surrounding reality.

Look at the numbers on the stalls in the stable, count the sheep...

Children will be able to observe different farm animals, such as cows, chickens and horses, while perfecting their number recognition and understanding of the rural world.

The Vallée Blanche universe: discovering the shapes and elements of nature

The "Vallée Blanche" mat is a real adventure playground for little ones. With geometric shapes, numbers and animals to spot, it enables children to perfect their shape recognition skills while discovering natural elements.

Trees, mountains, rivers...

By exploring this blue and white carpet, children learn to identify natural elements and develop their visual perception and logic.

The world of the Enchanted Kingdom: music and fairytale characters

The "Enchanted Kingdom" mat transports children to a fairytale world where they can discover musical instruments, fairytale characters and emotions.

This pink carpet invites children to play with magical characters and creatures, such as princes and unicorns, while learning basic musical elements.

They can also learn about numbers in a fun way, adding a further educational aspect to this fantastic world.

The best combinations: children's rugs and complementary accessories

To enrich your child's play experience, each Janod mat can be easily complemented with exclusive accessories that will stimulate their imagination while promoting playful learning. Discover our vehicles, construction sets and figurines that combine perfectly with our mats to provide hours of creative and educational play.

Wooden vehicles: for even more dynamic play

Our play mats come to life with a selection of vehicles that can be purchased individually. These small vehicles are specially designed to complement the worlds of each mat, and add an interactive, playful dimension to the play experience.

  • Cars, buses, trucks, trains, vans, food-trucks... each of these vehicles is perfect for driving along the roads drawn on the mats. They let your child imagine traffic scenes, adventures and stories.
  • Horses, unicorns and dragons can transport children into a magical world or into fantastic tales, depending on the carpet chosen (like the "Enchanted Kingdom" carpet).

Suitable for babies aged 12 months and over, these vehicles stimulate motor skills thanks to their volumes and shapes. Made of turned wood, and without rivets, the little cars are designed to be easily grasped from above to make them roll. As children grow, they can create their own stories and explore new scenarios, while improving their coordination and imagination skills.

Wooden Food-Truck Ville - Cross Roads

Wooden figurines and construction sets: an immersive experience

To complete the play universe, our wooden cube and figurine sets are designed to enable your child to build his or her own city, farm, castle or mountains. Each set contains around thirty pieces that fit perfectly with the corresponding mat.

  • For example, the set for the "City" mat lets your child build buildings, scenery and monuments to create his own urban environment.

  • The "Vallée Blanche" set allows children to build snow-covered peaks and natural scenery, and play with figurines engaged in a variety of leisure activities.
Set of 36 wooden blocks City - Cross Roads

These construction sets offer an evolving play experience, while developing skills such as hand-eye coordination, problem-solving and creativity. The elements included are made of solid wood, and come presented in a beautiful box with a transparent front. Perfect for gift-giving!

Link several children's mats to enlarge the play area

Our mats are designed to be connected by roads on all four sides. This allows you to expand the play area as the child grows or wishes to explore larger worlds.

This connection system is super advantageous for creating more complex scenarios and extended play areas. It also opens up new possibilities for collaborative play with friends and family.

Mix and match to suit your child's tastes

One of the major advantages of Janod mats and accessories is their compatibility with each other. You can mix and match mats, vehicles and figurines to suit your child's tastes and desires.

Whether creating an urban world, a magical adventure or a natural landscape, each element is designed to offer maximum flexibility and encourage limitless imagination!

For example, the princess and prince can wander into town to go shopping, while the forest ranger discovers a secret passageway between the mountains to enter the Enchanted Kingdom...

How to maintain and extend the life of your Janod carpet?

  1. Regular vacuuming is the first step in keeping a carpet clean. It removes dust, dirt and crumbs without damaging the fibers.
  2. For light stains, use a soft, damp cloth with lukewarm water and mild soap, or a cleaning product suitable for synthetic fabrics.
  3. Surface wash only.
  4. Leave your Janod mat to air-dry!
  5. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, which could alter the prints, and don't use a tumble dryer.

So you can keep your child's bedroom clean, effortlessly.

Carpet with Vallée Blanche circuit - Cross Roads

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