Non Slip Bath Mats
In addition, these non slip bath mats incorporate fun during the potty training process. Some non slip bath mats have your kid’s favorite cartoon character in them so the bathroom becomes a cozy and non-threatening place for your kid.
Here are some types of bath mats you could choose from:
* Rubber Mats
* Plastic Mats
* Cloth Mats
Rubber mats are elastic and formed and could only be rolled when being stored. The shapes they come in are already pre-set. They come in various shapes and designs. Easy molded during production, they may come with suction cups for better grip on the bathroom floor.
### >> Things To Consider Before Choosing
### Comfort
Rubber mats are cool and relatively soft for your kid’s feet. These mats are usually thick enough to give cushion and provide a slight push against the feet when jumped on especially when your kid becomes slightly rambunctious during potty training.
### Quality of build
Because it is made of rubber and resin, which is elastic while maintaining its durability, it doesn’t crack or decompose as easily.
### Ease of use
Placing a rubber mat on the bathroom floor is pretty simple. With other designs having suction cups, it provides easier placement and lessens the need for further replacing and fixing as it holds itself in place.
### Cleaning
Since it is spill-proof and non absorbent, cleaning may be easily done with either a wet rag or towel, or be placed in a washing machine for intense cleaning.
### Is it suitable for boys or girls?
Designs would be the most determining factor for suitability. There are current designs that have your kid’s favorite cartoon characters.
Plastic mats are the latest types of mats in the market. They are simple in design, commercially created, and lightweight. These mats offer a more modern approach with the same purpose as other types of mats.
### >> Things To Consider Before Choosing
### Comfort
Plastics, being synthetic and typically unyielding to friction, may cause slight discomfort to your kid. Nevertheless, the surfaces of plastic mats are designed with small rivets or studs which increase surface tension on the feet, thus significantly decreasing slippage.
### Quality of build
Plastics are industrial grade in the most basic sense. They are lightweight, durable, and tough. However, one has to be careful with the quality of the plastic mat because there are some designs which get brittle over a considerable amount of time. They are also not that elastic as the design gets thicker, and may actually bend or have a permanent crease.
### Ease of use
Similar to rubber mats, they may come with suction cups underneath to easily attach to a smooth surface such as bathroom tiles. It also provides less instances of replacing the mat back on the intended placement.
### Cleaning
These mats are also non porous and non absorbent and would be easy to clean using flowing water or with a wet towel with detergent. Unfortunately, they don’t do well inside a washing machine due to their tendency to fold permanently when applied pressure.
### Is it suitable for boys and girls?
Plastic mats are well suited for both male and female toddlers. The main determinant would have to be the design that would be imprinted on them.
Perhaps the most convenient and common type of bathroom mats, cloth mats are made out of old blankets and layered clothing sewn together and shaped into the desired design with a little imagination.
### >> Things To Consider Before Choosing
### Comfort
It provides the most comfort among the three as it has the softest touch to the feet of any stepping toddler. With the same sensation of cloth on the body, the same is provided on the feet.
### Quality of build
It is tough in the sense that it is interwoven thread. However, it easily degrades over time and consistent use.
### Ease of use
It is also easy to place over bathroom tiles. However, pure cloth designs tend to have little adhesion on the tile surface especially when dry. Adhesion generally increases when the cloth mat is already wet. Still, it would be better if the cloth has thin, highly adhesive material underneath such as thin rubber strips.
### Cleaning
Because it is made from the same flimsy and porous cloth that we usually wear, cleaning is most convenient as these mats may be thrown into the washing machine for a quick, vigorous wash.
### Is it suitable for boys and girls?
Suitability does not pose much of a concern except for the face designs imprinted on the cloth itself before being cut into a mat. Commercially sold cloth bathroom mats have imprinted designs similar to other variants though.
