The padding is genuinely comfortable and the toys are engaging enough to hold baby's attention, but it's on the smaller side and the hanging toys can show wear quickly. Perfect for smaller spaces or as a secondary play area, but skip it if you want something that grows with baby beyond 6 months or handles rough play.
⚠️The fabric elements are tricky to clean and can't all go in the washing machine—expect spot cleaning to become a tedious routine after spit-ups and diaper blowouts.
BubsNest expert analysis of 4 parenting forum discussions
ColoursWelcome to the World Duckling
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What parents say
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“Praised for engaging features but some size and weight concerns”
Solid Choice
The Mamas & Papas playmat and activity gym receives strong praise from most UK parents for its engaging features and quality construction. Many highlight the variety of toys, lights, and sounds that keep babies entertained. However, some note the mat is quite large and heavy, which can make it awkward to move or store. A few also struggled to integrate it with their existing nursery setup or baby gear. Overall, it seems best suited for spacious homes, though parents with smaller spaces may find it unwieldy.
What parents love
Worth knowing
Best for
- Spacious homes with dedicated play areas
- Parents seeking an engaging, long-lasting activity mat
May not suit
- Small flats or nurseries with limited floor space
- Families needing a highly portable or compact play solution
Tips from parents
Measure your nursery space carefully to ensure the playmat will fit comfortably.
Adjust the toy arches and volume settings to find the right level of stimulation for your baby.
Consider buying second-hand to save on the playmat's higher retail price.
Product details
- Includes a hanging musical toy that plays a soothing lullaby
- Features a duckling tummy time toy with a textured teether and mirror
- Offers four additional hanging toys
- Has a quilted and padded faux fur base for comfort
- Incorporates developmental features like crinkle material, chimes, and squeakers
- Suitable from birth
Specifications & features
Specifications
Key features
- They’ll love their Tummy Time with the help of the Tummy Time toy.
- Full sensory experience includes musical hanging toy and 4 hanging toys, teething toy and tummy time soft toy, crinkle, baby safe mirror and rattle.
- A handy textured teether, for soothing during those moments!
- Padded base made from ultrasoft faux fur.
- Coordinates with the other Welcome to the World Grey activity toys.
- Baby will be super-comfy thanks to the soft padded base
- The 4 hanging toys are perfect for little hands to touch and feel
- Includes an elephant tummy time toy to help their muscle development
