Playcycle play mats: Play, create and imagine for children from 0 to 9 years old

speelinspiratie voor 0 - 9+ jaar

Playcycle play cloths for endless play

Stimulate the senses and imagination and give your child endless play space with these durable play mats. Playcycle Play Mats are the perfect toy for children aged 0 to 9+, because they effortlessly transform into anything your child can imagine. Whether your little one wants to dress up, play peek-a-boo, or build a fort, one mat can do it all.

With this blog post, I want to inspire you with all the play possibilities that play mats offer. For now, and for years to come.

Discover the endless play ideas with play cloths for your child

0-12 months | 1-2 years | 3-4 years | 5-6 years | 6+ years

On the pages above, you'll find countless fun and educational activities with play mats for children aged 0 to approximately 9 years old. Click on your child's age group to read play ideas with play mats, tailored to their age and development.

From sensory play to role-play and imaginative play, Playcycle play mats are incredibly versatile!

What are play cloths anyway?

A play cloth is a beautiful piece of fabric that can transform into anything. It's a toy for babies and children up to 9 years old. From dress-up capes to picnic blankets, from tents to swing skirts. Children can effortlessly transform a cloth into whatever they need at the moment. Because it has no fixed purpose, a play cloth stimulates their creativity, imagination, and independence.

This makes it a perfect example of open-ended toys . Toys without rules, where the child decides what to play with. Open-ended toys also combine easily with other toys and remain interesting for years, so you don't have to constantly buy new ones.

Play cloths: the sustainable alternative to play silk

Playsilk has been a favorite toy for years among parents who love open-ended toys. And I understand why. It's colorful, imaginative, moves beautifully when you play with it, and invites endless play. But did you know there's now a sustainable alternative ?

Our Playcycle Playcloths are made from recycled PET bottles. They're just as soft and imaginative as play silk, but less fragile, less wrinkled, and more animal-friendly than silk. Plus, you can wash these cloths at 30 degrees Celsius, just like your other laundry.

Welk materiaal speeldoek past bij jou?

	Playcycle speeldoekgemaakt van RPET	Speelkatoen100% katoen	Speelzijde100% zijde
Materiaal	Gerecyclede petflessen	Katoen	Zijde
Natuurlijk	✘ Nee	✔ Ja	✔ Ja
Milieu	✔ Milieuvriendelijk geproduceerd	~ Kost veel water	✘ Niet diervriendelijk
Levensduur	✔ Zeer lang	✔ Lang	✘ Kort (kwetsbaar)
Wassen	✔ Makkelijk	✔ Makkelijk	~ Speciaal programma
Kreukbestendig	✔ Kreukt niet	✘ Kreukt	✘ Kreukt
Gevoel	Zacht als zijde, luxe	Zakdoekachtig, zacht	Luxe, zacht en glanzend
Beweging	✔ Sierlijk	✘ Minder sierlijk	✔ Sierlijk
Transparantie	✔ Transparant	✘ Minder transparant	✔ Transparant
Prijs	€€	€	€€€

I wanted to make more imaginative toys

After the success of the sensory beanbags , I wanted to create even more imaginative toys. Toys that children can play with endlessly for years. Simple toys that can transform into anything. And made with care and love for the environment.

That's how the colorful play cloths were born. Colorful cloths and even a rainbow wave cloth that were an instant hit!

We make our play mats from fabric made from recycled PET bottles. This way, we turn materials that would otherwise be thrown away into toys that will be played with endlessly for years to come.

Play cloths, durable toys for years of fun

The best thing about the Playcycle Playmat ? That it grows with your child. Your child won't get tired of this toy, because they'll play with it differently at every stage of life.

For a baby, it's a soft and safe toy to touch, wave, and play endless peek-a-boo with. The colors and movement of the fabric stimulate the senses in a calming and pleasant way. There's also a cloth with a wooden ring . Great for teething.

For a toddler, the cloth transforms into a flag, cape, or blanket. And a toddler can entertain themselves for hours by pulling the play cloths out of a basket or empty tissue box.

For a toddler, it's a cape, a doll blanket, or they can take it outside to play with it in the wind! The play cloth encourages role play and color sorting.

For a toddler, a play cloth becomes a hut, a bunting, or a gift. Perhaps a blue play cloth becomes a watering hole for wooden animals. A toddler's imagination is lush. They can come up with all sorts of things with this open-ended toy.

And even in elementary school, the play cloth remains interesting. Incorporate it into large structures. Tie large huts, use it as a picnic blanket, or as a blanket while they quietly read a book.

A simple play mat transforms into anything your child can imagine, providing years of fun. This makes it not only a sustainable choice but also a truly valuable one for their imagination and creativity.

Play cloths in all kinds of colors and sizes

At Little Botanic label you can buy the Playcycle play cloths separately or as a set.

The Playcycle Playmats are available in twelve colors that match other open-ended toys. There are also two popular rainbow wave patterns .

In addition to all the colors, we also have 3 different sizes.

Playcycle play cloth 30x30cm – 0.5 to 1.5 years: for example peek-a-boo, feel or pull from an empty tissue box.
Playcycle play cloth 65x65cm – 1.5 to 4 years: for example for a blanket, dress-up clothes or to make fake presents.
Playcycle play cloth 95x95cm – from 3 years: for example for building huts, fancy dress or a picnic blanket.

A play mat that's too big for your child can cause more frustration than fun. Hence the recommended age. Not sure? Then the 65cm medium play mats are a great all-rounder.

View all Playcycle play cloths

Frequently asked questions about the bean bags

What do you fill the bean bags with?

We fill our seed bags with cherry stones, grape seeds, and a mix of these. If you buy a set of 6 seed bags , you'll get two of each filling.

Can you wash the bean bags?

Absolutely. Even though they're filled with natural materials, they're washable. Hand wash them in soapy water. Rinse well (don't soak!) and let them dry flat for 48 hours. Then they're ready for endless fun!

Can my baby play with the bean bags?

Officially, the toy is for children aged 3 and up due to the small seeds inside the beanbag. They are securely stitched shut, but it's always possible for a beanbag to become damaged and open. Therefore, always play together with children under 3 years old and never leave your child unattended with the beanbags.

What age are the bean bags suitable for?

The bean bags are for children aged 0.5 to 9+ years. Caution! Use only under supervision for children under 3 years old and check them regularly for any signs of damage.

Do you use recycled fabrics?

No, we don't do that for two reasons. I don't know the origin of the fabric, so I can't determine whether chemicals were used during the production process. Secondly, the supply of recycled fabrics is limited, which means my collection is constantly changing and we have to constantly retake product photos. That's why I choose to use safe fabrics that are certified and available in larger quantities.

Can you reheat the bean bags?

No, these bean bags have been tested as toys and therefore do not pass any other tests than those required for a heating bean bag. Furthermore, the bean bags are stitched shut with gold thread. This thread contains a metal wire that is not suitable for the microwave.

If you do want to warm up the beanbags for a playtime, place them on a different heat source, such as a radiator or hot water bottle. Always supervise and check the temperature before giving them to your child.