The crawling mat from Mallie® is a spacious and reversible mat that is specially designed to meet the needs of children. With a size of 200 × 150 cm and a thickness of 1 cm, it offers the little ones a safe play environment. Both sides with playful children’s motifs arouse children’s curiosity. The versatility of this product allows it to be used as a crawling mat, gym mat, play mat, carpet pad for the playpen, floor protection mat for fitness or as an insulating mat . Safety is also guaranteed thanks to the use of harmless materials.
Advantages
✅ Generous dimensions
✅ Reversible
✅ Versatile in use
✅ incl. transport bag
✅ Patented scratch-resistant coating
Disadvantages
❌ Folding grooves make cleaning more difficult
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste was avoided as far as possible | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | Play mat incl. transport bag | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Product self-explanatory | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Mallie® play mat comes neatly packaged in a practical storage bag. The packaging offers sufficient product protection. Without unnecessary packaging waste, the packaging is designed to be sustainable . Although unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the use of plastic film may be a point of criticism for some consumers. The package contents include the play mat itself and the storage bag. As the product is self-explanatory , no additional instructions for use are necessary. Safety instructions and product information can be found on an instruction leaflet.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive design, made of rubber | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | Very stable, soft material | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information about sustainability, but high-quality materials, BPA-free | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The play mat has an attractive, reversible design made of high-quality rubber, with no visible defects or messy transitions. The product is made of a soft, yet dimensionally stable material that leaves a very robust impression. The manufacturer has not provided any specific information on the sustainability of the product. However, the use of high-quality materials and the careful workmanship suggest a certain longevity .
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Insulating, comfortable to sit and walk on, 1 cm thick | 100 points |
| Design | Modern and appealing, reversible, generous dimensions | 100 points |
| Material safety | BPA-free | 100 points |
| Storage/transport | Foldable, storage bag, transportable | 100 points |
| Functionality | Versatile, trains autonomy, water-repellent, decorative, scratch-resistant coating | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The comfort is outstanding, as the play mat has an insulating effect and is 1 cm thick, making it comfortable to sit on and walk on. The generous dimensions of 200 × 150 cm offer plenty of space for playing and exploring. Another plus point is the material safety, as the product is BPA-free. Parents can therefore be sure that their child can play on it safely. The functionality of the play mat is also impressive. It helps to strengthen the neck and shoulder muscles, teaches safe walking and promotes independence. Thanks to its versatility, the product can be used as a yoga mat, picnic mat or learning mat. It is also water-repellent, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The crawling mat has a patented, scratch-resistant coating. Customers have the option of choosing between 2 different material thicknesses. In summary, it can be said that the manufacturer keeps its advertising promises in terms of application, design, versatility and scratch resistance of the material.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the lower price segment | 90 points |
| Rating cut | Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews. | |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €130 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €39 . The crawling mat from Mallie® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €39.99. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 95 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 100 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
