Children's bath mat

Bathing a child in the bathroom is not an easy task. It needs to be approached responsibly. To make the bathing procedure for children a little easier, they came up with special children's bath mats. They are designed to prevent a child from slipping while bathing, that is, to ensure that the process is enjoyable and not physically damaging. These mats go a long way toward reducing an adult's fear and apprehension of a child falling. In addition, mats bring coziness and comfort to the bathroom. Thus, baby mats are a convenient and useful thing for both children and adults.

There are two main types of such mats:

• under the bathtub;
• In the bath.

The first type is placed on the floor surface of the bathroom, so that going out of the warm bath or hydrobox, the child did not feel the cold and wet floor, and also did not slip. The second type is placed directly on the bottom of the tub. They ensure the safety of children as they bathe.

All mats must meet the following requirements:

• They must not slip. The bulges and suction cups on both sides of the mat provide this main requirement. With the suction cups, they are suctioned to the surface of the tub or the floor.
• The mats are required to keep the baby's feet warm by preventing them from coming into contact with the cold floor and bathtub.
• They must be engaging. Colorful and unusually designed mats with pictures of animals and toys will interest any baby, thus combining a pleasant activity with a useful one.

Children's mats or mats for the bath can be:

• cotton;
• woolen;
• rubber;
• vinyl
• polyester;
• wood;
• acrylic;
• and made of PVC foam.

Cotton bedding models bring coziness and comfort to the bathroom. They give the feeling of warmth when you are on them, they are safe, easy to absorb moisture and quick-drying. Silicone coating on the back side will not let the mats slip. They can be washed in a regular washing machine.

MicrofiberThe mats are made of cut polyester. They are very absorbent and have a texture that is very pleasant to be on.

Rubber is another popular material for making bath mats. Rubber goods vary in their composition and the types of rubber they are made from. Therefore, the first thing to consider when buying rubber mats is the composition. You should not buy mats that have used industrial rubber in their manufacture. Make sure that there are no harmful additives in the composition.

All rubber mats have a number of advantages:

• Thanks to the suction cups on the back, they are perfectly attached to the surface of the bathtub, and do not slip even if they are in the water for a long time.
• Massage your feet.
• Available in a huge number of shapes, colors and designs.
• Easy to clean and long-lasting.

Rattan mats are made from rattan. These mats look very interesting and have all the useful qualities of wooden products. They are warm and safe.

Acrylic mats also have a very soft and pleasant to the touch texture. Their main advantage is durability, which is due to the qualities of acrylic itself. Acrylic mats for a long time will not lose their shape, color and original appearance. They are characterized by antibacterial coating, which is applied by special solutions during production. When buying such mats, it is better to choose those mats whose composition is 85% acrylic and 15% polyester.

"Foam" or PVC mats are made from polyvinyl chloride foam. This material is sold in rolls at construction supermarkets. PVC contains no toxic elements that can cause an allergic reaction. Such mats are non-slippery, pleasant to the touch and unpretentious in use. They are not afraid of heat or cold, or frequent use and even washing in the washing machine. PVC does not break, and for a long time retains its shape and color. In addition, now you can find very bright models of PVC mats with an interesting surface, imitating the form of weaving, patterns, etc., which make a perfect foot massage.

Bamboo is an environmentally friendly material with an excellent ability to kill bacteria. Bamboo mats absorb water and then evaporate it. Does not lose its qualities and appearance for a long time.

Not the last criterion when buying children's bathroom mats is their design. Today it is not difficult to find a mat that would meet your desires and harmonized with the interior design of your bathroom. But it is much more important that the mat should be liked by your child. A bright, colorful mat in the form of animals and fairy tale characters or with their picture will please your child and make a kind of game in the process of bathing. This applies to both large and small children. For newborns, the bright and interesting design of the mat will in addition be a good source for learning, contributing to its active movement in the bath and development in general.

Mini-mats are small rubber or silicone products of different shapes with Velcro or suction cups. They can have shapes of animals, fairy tale characters and objects. They can be glued both to the bottom of the tub, and on its sides. Such mini-mats will be interesting to both small children and large. They will make the bathing process more fun. Some mini-mats have suction cups on both sides. One side is for attaching to some surface and the other side is for a toy or bath accessories.

These mats have distinctive notches on the ends. They consist of several parts that need to be connected, resulting in a picture. Puzzle mats are designed for children from 6 months of age, that is, for those who are already sitting up and possibly crawling. They are a kind of developmental toy for them. For the production of puzzle mats, as a rule, only safe, insulating, lightweight and durable materials are used. There are no sharp corners or harsh odors in the assembled parts. They do not break and are easy to clean. They can be used both in the bathroom and just to play with them in the children's room. The process of putting together puzzles promotes the development of attention, memory, ingenuity, and fine motor skills of the child. He begins to distinguish colors, make decisions, and in general, give him the opportunity to spend a lot of time with benefit. When not assembled, the puzzle mat takes up very little space.

An interesting invention made by the manufacturers of bath mats. They have released a collection of heated mats, equipped with a heating element, which is an absolutely safe for humans flexible infrared film. The surface of such a mat heats up to 40 degrees, so it is simply impossible to get burnt. Covering mats with heating is a few layers of high quality carpeting.

The purchase of a baby bath mat should be taken seriously. After all, it is on it that the safety of your child during bathing depends. Below is a set of some recommendations, following which you can confidently buy this product:

1. The first parameter when buying a baby mat is the material and its quality. In this matter you should be guided first by the age of your child, and then by the functionality of the accessory. Textile models of mats are not recommended for use when bathing children under 3 years. For them, it is better to choose either silicone or rubber mats of high quality. The presence of harmful additives in the content of the material, pungent strange odors and washable paint is not acceptable. For more confidence, you can ask the sellers a certificate of quality, confirming the safety of the goods.
2. The second quality that mats must have is an anti-slip coating on both sides. On the side that will be placed on the floor or bottom of the bathroom, must have suction cups, which will prevent the mat from moving. The reverse side should also be embossed, so that the child himself on it will not slide. Also, the embossed surface massages the feet.
3. Choose models that are soft and pleasant to the touch. They should keep your child's feet warm during and after bathing.
4. Another parameter to consider when buying this accessory is the size. The one designed for a newborn baby's bathtub is not suitable for a large child. So buy based on the age of the child.
5. When buying mats, pay attention to those samples with characters or animals that your child loves. This will not only attract your child's attention, but may become his or her main companion in the bathroom.
6. Some bath mats have an antibacterial coating. They prevent the spread of bacteria, germs and mites. It is better to give preference to such mats.
7. Having many features is not necessary for a bath mat, but there are features that will probably make bathing your child easier. For example, some models have built-in backrests and handles for small children. And some have thermal pads that change color depending on the degree of water.
8. Finally, it does not hurt if the mat you choose fits the style of the interior of your bathroom. Since the mat should serve more than one day, and the correctly selected model will add to the room comfort, new colors and perhaps a new highlight.

• The mat should be placed only on a dry and clean surface of the floor and bath.
• After you bathe the child, collect the mat or parts of it and rinse it thoroughly. Textile and PVC mats can be washed in a washing machine. Rubber and silicone mats are better washed by hand. Place them directly on the walls of the bathtub so they dry faster. Remember that suction cups attach more loosely if soap is left on them.