The best play mats in Australia in 2025
A round-up of the best baby play mats for fun – and tummy time!
Not just a safe space for baby to roll around and kick their legs, play mats encourage little ones to engage in sensory exploration and develop motor skills.
Play mats also promote tummy time, an important activity for a baby’s physical development. The supportive surface encourages babies to spend time on their stomachs, helping strengthen neck and upper body muscles.
This, in turn, helps lay the groundwork for essential motor skills like crawling and walking.
To help in your search for the perfect play mat, we’ve compiled a list of our top picks, considering factors such as safety, durability, and developmental benefits.
2025’s best baby play mats
- Fifi Cream Plush Rollie Pollie Round Playmat, $399, Miss Amara (here’s why)
- Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Gym Loamy, $129 (usually $179) at Baby Bunting (here’s why)
- Lovevery The Play Gym, $235, Lovevery (here’s why)
The best baby play mats in 2025
1. Fifi Cream Plush Rollie Pollie Round Playmat
from $399 (20% discount applied at checkout, for a limited time) at Miss Amara
Best for soft, cloud-like comfort with designer style
The Rollie Pollie from Miss Amara is the kind of playmat that does double duty: plush enough for tummy time and toddler tumbles, but stylish enough to pass as a designer rug.
With a velvety-soft finish and memory foam filling, it’s like a marshmallow for your floors. The built-in underlay keeps it from slipping and sliding, so you’re not constantly readjusting between playtime and snack time (and playtime again).
It’s also easy on the clean-up front – stain-resistant and simple to spot-clean. Just blot spills with a damp cloth and steam out any creases from the box. Done.
The verdict? Cushy, cute, and kid-friendly without screaming baby stuff. A win for your back and your aesthetic.
Key features:
- Spongey touch: Velvety softness with a luxe satin finish. Constructed from a super soft 2cm polyurethane memory foam.
- Has built-in underlays to keep the mat safe and in place
- Size: 200cm diameter
- Beautiful designs: Wide range of styles and designs to complement every home. Check out the range of Rollie Pollie designs and styles here.
- Low maintenance: Easy to clean, perfect for busy homes. Made from 100% stain-resistant polyester. Click here to find out more about playmat care.
Available at:
- $399 $399 (20% discount applied at checkout, for a limited time) from Miss Amara
2. Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym Loamy
from $129 (was $179) at Baby Bunting
Best for comfort as it’s so soft and pillowy
Transform your baby’s playtime into a comfortable and secure experience with this plush play mat.
Featuring a natural wooden toy bar and chic reversible prints, it effortlessly complements your home decor. The removable activity toys and tummy time pillow ensure convenient storage.
When it’s time to tidy up, the slim-fold design and handles turn it into a self-storage bag and lets you quickly reclaim your living room.
Key features:
- Ultra-plush mat creates a comfy and safe play space for baby
- Includes 6 removable activity toys: plush bear, bead rattle, mirror, natural rubber apple toy, wooden ring toy and tummy time pillow
- Slim-fold wooden toy bars and removable activity toys collapse for self-storage
- Folds in two with handles for easy transport
- Reversible duvet play mat is machine washable
- Recommended Age Range: 0-36 Months
- Dimensions Approx: 83.82 cm x 83.82 cm x 48.26 cm
Available at:
- $129 (was $179) at Baby Bunting
- $99 (was $129) at Big W
- $156.75 (was $165) from Myer
3. Lovevery The Play Gym
from $235 at Lovevery
Best for keeping your baby very busy
Looking for the ultimate play mat for your little one? Look no further!
Designed to grow with your child from newborn to toddler, this play mat provides stage-based activities that engage them throughout their first year.
This award-winning play gym comes with four adorable detachable toys and boasts five developmental zones. Watch as your little one explores and interacts with all the various features.
Included with the play mat is a black and white card set which will come in handy as in your baby’s first 12 weeks, they will be riveted by high-contrast images.
Key features:
- Grows with your child from age 0+ months for playtime with purpose
- 5 Developmental Zones with activities that foster exploration and growth
- 4 detachable activity toys, 4 sets of cards
- Play Guide with stage-based tips and activities developed by experts
- Play Space Cover transforms the baby play mat into a cozy fort for toddlers
- Two minute set-up
- Play mat zones closed: 61cm x 96cm x 109cm
- Play mat zones opened: 61cm x 127cm x 119cm
Available at:
- $235 from Lovevery
4. Baby Driver / Earl Grey – Padded Playmat – Large
from $179 (was $209) at Grace and Maggie
Best for switching between two on-trend designs
Spills, smushes, and snotty noses? No problem. This play mat wipes clean in seconds!
Designed double-sided for ultimate versatility, one side features a stylish, rug-inspired print to elevate your lounge room, while the other sparks imagination with a playful, open-ended design perfect for tiny-town adventures. Flip it over to switch effortlessly from chic to child’s play.
Key features:
- Size: 200cm x 140cm x1.5cm
- On one side you’ll find a minimal track design and on the other a subtle signature geometric pattern.
- Crafted from premium, biodegradable TPU foam that’s BPA, PVC, and latex-free, hypoallergenic, and meets international toy safety standards.
- Soft, hypoallergenic surface is perfect for crawling and tummy time.
Available at:
- $179 (was $209) at Grace and Maggie
- $179 (was $209) at Bounty Parents
5. Phile Play Mat – Limone
from $180 from The Iconic
Best for making an area safe for baby (while looking good too)
If you’re after a play mat that nails both style and snuggle-factor, the Philé Play Mat is a winner.
Design-wise, it’s full of thoughtful touches -velvet trim, cross dart stitching, and generous sizing that gives plenty of space for stretching, crawling, rolling, or just flopping. Whether your little one’s in full explorer mode or winding down for a story, this mat is the perfect spot for both play and rest.
Key features:
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Size: 200 cm (long) x 140 cm (wide).
- Made from soft OEKO-TEX cotton twill
- Filled with comfy recycled polyester padding.
- Dimensions: L115cm x W115cm x H3cm
Available at:
- $190 from The Iconic
6. Quilted Play & Floor Mat – Anko
from $20 at Target
Best for a stylish look on a budget-price
Soft, cushioned, and generously sized at 115cm wide, this play mat is perfect for tummy time, playtime, or just lounging around. The quilted design adds a cosy, modern touch to any nursery or living space – and at this price, it’s an easy yes.
Key features:
- Cotton cover with polyster fill
- Dimensions: 115cm diameter
- Ideal for child’s playtime or room decor
- Quilted design
- Round shaped
Also available at:
- $20 at Target
How to choose a play mat or rug for your nursery
Miss Amara founder, Alexandra Tanya-Weller shares her expert tips.
You’ll need a mat that is oh-so-soft
Children are the pickiest when it comes to texture and comfort underfoot, so having something lush and soft for their little feet was a must. The Miss Amara Rollie Pollie playmats are on the spongier bouncy side and we have a full range of thick and textural rugs which makes playtime safe and enjoyable when most of the time we’re down on the ground playing!
The size of the rug matters
The size of the rug is more important when choosing a nursery rug than a regular room. This is because the nursery rug is going to act as a soft playspace protecting little feet and providing a comfortable place for your bub to roll, bounce and crawl around on.
Try and opt for a rug that is as large as possible, covering as much of the floor as possible. You will thank me when it’s 2am and you need to grab something when the baby is sleeping!
What is the colour and theme of the room?
Considering the sheer size and space that a rug envelopes you can see why many interior designers say that they set the tone and the mood of the entire room. So before you decide on the rug you love, think about the room as a whole.
Do you have your heart set on a theme? Will your crib, accessories be paired back and would you like your rug to inject colour and fun, or are you opting for a playful wallpaper where you would like the rug to provide a neutral backdrop.
I used Canva to put in my nursery wishlist, and eventually decided on a beautiful vintage jungle wallpaper. Accordingly we chose a neutral rug with some fun abstract shapes which really ties into the room perfectly!
Choose material that is easy to clean
Fibre and material is a top consideration when selecting your rug. Consider how the room will be used, do you intend it to be a playzone where you expect it will be the centre of all activities? Or will it strictly be a sleepy time area of calm and bedtime stories.
For us, everything happens all at once – playtime, changing, bathtime, even sometimes meals! So we chose a synthetic fibre that is forgiving on stains and spills and yet also engineered to feel silky soft. In order of importance I would say – texture (feel), durability, and maintenance are all top considerations.
