Cuddle & Learn Play Mat
About The Cuddle & Learn Play Mat
Create a Montessori movement area for your child with the Cuddle & Learn play mat by Fortella. The safest foam mat ever designed that guarantees Formamide free. Features a minimalist moroccan pattern that enables visual activation without overstimulation. Flip it to a nature alphabet pattern for language development starting from 14 months.
Key Features
- Foldable and portable
- Water and marker proof
- One-piece and anti-slip
- 100% formamide-free IXPE foam
- Extra large and thick (71.5''L x 70''W x 0.6''T)
- Includes a heavy-duty travel case
Ages: 3 months+
Size (in): 71.5''L x 70''W x 0.6''T
Folded size (in): 35''L x 14.3''W x 6.3''H
Foam: 100% IXPE
Lamination: TPU
FREE from PVC, EVA, BPA, Phthalates, Lead, Latex, and Formaldehyde.
To maintain, wipe using a damp cloth with mild detergent. Please do not place heavy objects on the mat as it may leave unrecoverable dents.
Why do we care so much about Formamide?
NO Formamide- an exclusive promise achieved by using IXPE foam instead of the market common XPE/PVC/EVA foams
Formamide is a substance that can cause irritation to skin, nose, and throat. It should be absolutely avoided when purchasing products for your baby. The EU toy committee established a limit ban on Formamide in 2017, but currently there is no equivalent regulation in the US.
Our mat is also FREE from PVC, EVA, BPA, Phthalates, Lead, Latex, and Formaldehyde.
Foldable with Travel Case
Lightweight mat that packs up in seconds. Includes a heavy-duty travel case with carry strap for portable needs.
Pattern 1
Minimalst Moroccan
For infants in their first 6 months, it is suggested by the Montessori Method to follow the "Less is More" principle. While your baby's visual capabilities are still developing, a simple, high-contrast gray and white pattern is just enough to enable visual activation without overstimulation. We want to avoid complex colors or pattern which may distract and overtire your baby at this stage.
Pattern 2
Nature Alphabet
As your child gets older (14 months+), they will start to build their language skills by learning objects from images. Following the Montessori style, our mat features more realistic images rather than exaggerated cartoons. This way the knowledge from the real world will enrich your child's natural ability to imagine and create.
Supeior IXPE Foam
Market common foam mats including XPE, PVC, and EVA are manufactured with chemical foaming agents that can produce a certain level of formamide.
Instead of chemicals, our IXPE foam is manufactured with clean electronic energy as the foaming agent. This fundamental difference enables IXPE to eliminate formamide and become the safest choice for children.
Premium TPU Surface
The membrane of XPE and EVA foam mats is Low-Density Polyethylene, also known as PE or LDPE. It is an affordable but flimsy material also used for disposable bags. LDPE is prone to scratches and collects dust due to electric static buildup.
By contrast, our surface is consisted of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) that outperforms LDPE in strength, flexibility, and durability. It withstands various temperatures and is highly resistant to electric static buildup.
Pairs Up Nicely with Fortella Baby Playpen
Fits perfectly inside an 18-panel Fortella Cloud Castle foldable playpen:
1 x standard fourteen-panel playpen
+ 1 x four-panel extension
Can also be used without the extension set.
Elegant Packaging
Makes an ideal baby shower or Christmas gift.
Customer Reviews
Our 8 month old baby loves the Mat and especially the cloud castle which does not only protect the baby, but also is very interactive and entertaining with different playful toys attached to the cloud castle wall. The quality is also great! We just love it!
We loved the Cuddle & Learn Play Mat for our 7 month old and 9 month old granddaughters. Our 3 year old granddaughter also played on the mat with her sister and cousin!! We also purchased the Fortella Cloud Castle Foldable Playpen and set it on the mat. We enjoyed it so much we purchased another mat and playpen for our cottage for the grandchildren. It is safe and sturdy. Our son and daughter-in-law had it at their home and we thought it was terrific.
My baby loves to hang out on the play mat. It’s has the right amount of cushion. We love that play mat is reversible and foldable which includes carrying bag.
I researched many non-toxic play mats and this was the best option for transparency of materials, thickness, softness, and overall style. I’m not afraid for my babies who are learning to stand/crawl to take a tumble. I do have carpet underneath but would use this on a hard surface too. The traction/grip is also better than other mats that have slippery surface that make it difficult for baby to crawl or stand on their own. The only drawback is the squeak sound it occasionally makes but that doesn’t take away from its rating. I haven’t had it long so I cant speak to durability but I would buy it again.
We researched non toxic mats for days but settled on this one for the price and the fact that we have their playpen as well. The mat is very large. I'd say the only negative thing is that I wish it came in a smaller size as well. We kind of have it folded between our media center and the playpen to keep the excess off the floor. We don't have too much space for a playpen which is also why we went with theirs - we liked being able to change the shape. We also have cats and we know that they will most likely scratch it up despite our best efforts, so we don't want too much of it "hanging" outside the playpen.
The mat itself is comfy - we have hardwood floors and I think it will provide enough cushion when our baby tumbles, but we haven't had it long enough to tell if that's the case yet.
The mat is very lightweight and folds up really easily, but it is a bit unwieldy when it's opened up because it is so large - so be careful not to knock anything off your shelves when you're setting it up!
I do like that it comes with a storage bag as we plan on taking it (along with the playpen) with us when we travel.
I love this mat. It doesn’t have strange smells like others that I bought. It also thick enough. The design is muted, which doesn’t distract my son from his toys and matches with my house color scheme. Highly recommend this mat.
The quality of this mag is top notch. It is so comfortable, soft, and durable. We love how waterproof it is for our baby who is a happy spitter. Also love how cute the design is. Perfect for our space. And our boy absolutely loves his new play area.
My son loves his Cuddle & Learn Play Mat. It fits perfectly under his Fortella play pen. The best part is how easy it is to wipe clean. If you're looking for a high quality, safe and comfortable play mat, this is for you!
Good size play mat. Big enough for adults + baby. Very versatile since it is double sided. Easy to clean. No toxic smell. Like the fact that it comes with a bag so it is easily portable. Baby likes it.
We love the Fortella play mat! It's soft, colorful, and easy to clean. Our little 1 year old daughter really likes it: she enjoys playing with the different textures and shapes on the mat. It's also very durable and safe for her to crawl and roll on. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and cozy play mat for their baby!
