Playful sensory development with our massage mat – step by step
Our massage mat, with its cheerful colors and varied patterns, is an ideal tool for orthopedic and sensory development. Walking on the uneven surface activates the nerve endings in the sole, thereby helping the development of motor coordination, supporting body awareness, and stimulating blood circulation. By stimulating reflex points, it can have an invigorating effect on the body and can contribute to developing proper posture.
During this movement-based play, children's sense of balance, muscles and concentration skills also develop. Assembling and disassembling the pieces also develops hand-eye coordination, color recognition and combination skills — turning the play into a complex developmental activity.
Key features:
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The set includes 9 pieces in different colors and patterns
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4 pattern types, in 9 color variations
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Size of 1 piece: 25 × 25 cm
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Material: TPR (thermoplastic rubber)
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Product colors may differ from the picture
Home development with a natural experience
Our massage mat helps your child experience the benefits of walking on uneven ground, even indoors. The raised bumps on the surface of the pieces stimulate the muscles of the sole, encourage muscle activity, and stabilize the muscles around the ankle. This can be especially useful for strengthening the arch of the foot, or even for preventing or correcting flat feet, bunions, and hammer toes.
We recommend using it barefoot so that the spikes of the mat can effectively stimulate the acupressure points of the sole, boosting vitality and general well-being.
Why is developing balance important?
The sense of balance is not just the foundation of everyday movement, it also contributes to performing more complex movement sequences — whether running, dancing or cycling. Good balance not only helps prevent accidents, but also develops the muscles, and improves body awareness, spatial orientation and concentration.
The cerebellum, which is responsible for balance, continuously gathers information from our various senses: touch, sight, hearing, skin perception, and joint and muscle movement — all of which contribute to maintaining balance. Regular practice also develops these sensory abilities.
Video demonstrating exercises: