Tummy Time, Smarter Minds: Why Your Baby Needs a Brain-Boosting Play Mat

Tummy time isn't optional—it's foundational.

And the right play mat makes all the difference. 🧠💪

If you want to help your baby hit milestones faster, build a stronger core, and support early brain development… start with a safe, engaging space on the floor.

That’s exactly what the EZPlay Double-Sided Baby Play Mat was designed for.

It’s not just soft and cute. It’s a brain gym for your baby.

🧠 Why Tummy Time Fuels Brain Development

Tummy time is one of the most important activities for the first year of life. It:

✅ Integrates primitive reflexes – Especially the ATNR, STNR, tonic labyrinthine reflex, and Babinski
✅ Builds strength – in the neck, shoulders, arms, core, and back
✅ Prepares the body for crawling – which supports reading, writing, and coordination later on
✅ Stimulates the senses – touch, vision, vestibular, and proprioception all fire at once
✅ Activates the brain – because movement is what makes new neural connections stick

Tummy time isn’t about hitting an age-based goal—it’s about building the foundation for all future movement and learning.

🌿 What Makes Our Play Mat Special?

Our EZPlay Double-Sided Baby Play Mat was designed with both baby and parent in mind:

• Non-toxic, safe materials for peace of mind

• Reversible design – choose between modern minimalist and playful graphics

• Soft but supportive – perfect for early tummy time or toddler movement games

• Wipes clean easily – because real life is messy

• Lightweight and portable – take it anywhere, use it everywhere

It’s one of those items you’ll use daily, from the newborn stage through early walking—and beyond.

💡 How to Use the Play Mat for Brain-Boosting Tummy Time

👶 Newborns:
Start with short sessions on your chest, then move to the mat with a rolled towel under the chest.

🎯 2–4 Months:
Place a mirror or high-contrast cards in front of them to stimulate visual tracking and head lifting.

🧸 4–6 Months:
Add toys just out of reach to encourage reaching, rolling, and creeping.

🛝 6+ Months:
Use the mat as the launchpad for crawling, kneeling, and early climbing. Pair with a Pikler triangle or arch for an intentional movement setup.

✨ Pro Tip: Use the mat to create a "floor time zone" where baby explores barefoot, freely, and with no containers. This is how we unlock full brain + body potential.

🛒 Build Your Baby's Brain—From the Ground Up

Your baby’s brain grows by use—and the best way to get started is by laying down the right foundation. Literally.

Shop the EZPlay Double-Sided Baby Play Mat and give your little one a space to move, explore, and thrive. It pairs great with the EZPlaytoys | Bonobo Baby Gym — Indoor Play Gym For Toddlers shown above!

Because tummy time = brain time. And that time is now. 💫

Written by Dr. Stefanie Rodsater
Pediatric Chiropractor & Founder of @buildingbrilliantbrains
On a mission to bring purposeful movement back into the home—starting from day one.