what are these called (updated)

I "think" they are made by PARENTS

they are the large foam shapes that the little kids can crawl on. I seen them forsale this weekend at a m2m sale for 75.00 I thought that was a bit much so I wanted to look on line and get some info on them but I dont know what they are called??


Does anyone have these? Does your child use them alot.. I was thinking we could start now for tummy time maybe IDK



thanks

Updated: I found them

http://www.amazon.com/Parents-PM92032BCP-B...4347&sr=1-4

 

Are you talking about something like this:

Foam Mats

 

QUOTE(FirstTimeMom814 @ Mar 16 2009, 01:18 PM) [snapback]1230791[/snapback]
Are you talking about something like this:

Foam Mats



Nope They are actual shapes ( well they looked like shapes anyway that the babies can crawl up on. Each piece is pretty large at least 2 feet tall 2 feet wide maybe a bit smaller??

 

QUOTE(FirstTimeMom814 @ Mar 16 2009, 01:18 PM) [snapback]1230791[/snapback]
Are you talking about something like this:

Foam Mats

That's what we have only without the letters. We got them at Sams.

 

Looks like $75 was a good deal. Sorry you didn't get the deal! I think Lakeshore Learning also sells things like that though I'm sure they cost even more!

 

I have been looking for something exactly like that. I wish I could find something they could climb on similar to those cheaper. My boys LOVE to climb on everything.

 

We never used them but they sure look like fun!

 

never tried those but those do look fun!

 

Funny that you should post this because I recently ordered a bunch of stuff made by The Childrens Factory. Big foam shapes and arches, etc.. covered with vinyl. Very colorful and looked great. But, when I received them, they smelled very toxic and made me realize that I should consider the contents. They are made from polyurethane foam covered with vinyl and I am not sure what kind of paint is used on them. I know that polyurethane and vinyl are both hazards and I have read that they should be avoided in babies things. Polyurethane is highly flammable so it is probably treated with fire retardants also which is really bad as well. Like I said, I have no idea what kind of paint is used on the vinyl but my guess is not good. So, I had to pay quite a bit in shipping fees and restocking fees to return the already expensive items but I did. I know that they will come into contact with these things at some point and on an occasional basis in a play facility or otherwise is unavoidable but I decided that I did not want to expose them on a regular basis in our own home.

I have been looking for something similar but cannot find it. I am considering making something myself. Anyway, in the meantime I have found large cardboard shapes for when they get bigger that look good. A couple of companies make them including Melissa and Dougs.

Please let me know if someone else finds something non-toxic like this. I believe that every bit makes a difference to our childrens' health not to mention the health of the earth for what it takes to make these products.

 

Those look REALLY Cool!!!