“It’s a large quilted mat that works as a portable play space for kids,” he says ... a mirror to encourage tummy time, a variety of textures, a crinkly foxtail, a teether, and shiny ...

Play mats don’t often make the baby registry ... And I won’t lie to you—babies aren’t big fans of tummy time (both of my kids despised it). But it’s important business, and it helps ...

We’ve become particularly intrigued by the range of play mats that are now on offer ... baby is happy lying on their back or during tummy time, it is the perfect size to place in a teepee ...