Simons Maison
Busy City Foldable Play Mat 197 X 177 Cm
This foldable play mat is a reversible, city-themed activity surface made from soft XPE polyethylene foam. It is designed for infant and toddler play, offering a cushioned area for tummy time and imaginative exploration, and can also serve as a decorative accent when paired with a rug pad. Key specifications include dimensions of 77.5" x 69.75" (197 x 177 cm), a foldable design for easy storage, and a wipe-clean surface.
- Category
- Toys & Games > Toys > Activity Toys
Specifications
- Material
- 100% polyethylene (XPE) foam
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- toddler
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Toys & Games > Toys > Activity Toys
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Busy City Foldable Play Mat (197x177 cm, $78) uses closed-cell XPE foam to ensure chemical safety (no formamide, formaldehyde, phthalates, or heavy metals) and water resistance (≤0.1% absorption), keeping spills on the surface and preventing bacterial growth. It offers durable cushioning with ≥40% rebound and ≤10% compression set, plus thermal insulation from cold floors. The reversible design doubles visual lifespan, but cleaning requires a damp cloth and mild soap (no machine washing), and storing folded protects the graphics—a tradeoff for maintaining texture and longevity.
Verified claims
- Chemical safety
- XPE foam: no formamide, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals; closed-cell structure prevents spill absorption and bacterial growth.
- Cushioning durability
- XPE foam has ≥40% rebound, ≤10% compression set, and resists moisture.
- Water resistance
- Closed-cell XPE foam absorbs ≤0.1% water, keeping spills on the surface.
- Cleaning
- Wipe with damp cloth and mild soap; do not submerge or machine wash.
- Insulation
- XPE foam provides thermal insulation from cold floors.
- Lifespan
- Two play surfaces double the mat's visual lifespan.
- Material durability
- XPE foam resists water (≤0.1%) and retains bounce (≥40% rebound).
- Fold-away protection
- Storing the mat folded extends the life of the printed graphics.
- Reversible design
- Alternating sides extends the graphic life of both surfaces.
- Spill resistance
- Spills pool on the surface and cannot stain the city print.
- Decorative accent
- Designed to be kept out as a room-anchoring decorative rug rather than stored away after playtime.
- Hygiene
- XPE foam absorbs ≤0.1% water and wipes clean for hygienic play.
- Texture retention
- XPE foam maintains ≥40% rebound and ≤10% compression set, so the mat keeps its shock-absorbing bounce rather than flattening with use.
- Non-slip backing
- Simons advises adding a rug pad for safety when the mat is used as décor, signalling that it may need a separate non-slip layer on smooth floors.
- Surface durability
- Buyers report the painted city surface is well made and won't crack.
- Play versatility
- The mat can be folded into a tunnel shape that toddlers enjoy crawling through.
- Foam thickness
- Buyers describe the mat as having good thickness.
Product record
- Title
- Busy City Foldable Play Mat 197 X 177 Cm
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 78 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
A roomy padded play surface for toddlers in the living room
For families setting up a spacious play area on a hard floor, this foldable foam mat's 197 x 177 cm footprint leaves room for multiple children and toys, and its thick soft surface offers cushioning for crawling and play. It's printed with colourful city scenes of homes, streets, and vehicles, and it's reversible and easy to clean. A reviewer reports the painted surface holds up to rough toddler play without cracking.[1]
Imaginary city adventures for little ones
Spread out this reversible, foldable play mat during playtime and let kids explore the colourful city print together - with two-lane roads that loop through roundabouts and junctions, plus houses, buildings, trees, a bus, parked cars, a sports pitch and a seaside strip. The easy-to-clean surface with a pleasant texture is made for everyday indoor play around the illustrated streets and vehicles.[1,2]
Flip it for an instant room refresh
This reversible play mat offers two distinct looks, so flipping it instantly changes the room's style for different occasions. The colourful city illustrations of homes, streets, and vehicles also make it a playful spot for kids' playtime, and it folds away for easy storage. Keep in mind that the busy city design may not suit every room aesthetic, as one buyer found.[1]
Fold it up for easy storage between playtimes
This city-themed play mat folds flat along its panel seams, so it can be put away quickly when playtime is over, according to Simons. The foldable design also makes it easy to clean and store, and the reversible mat can be flipped to refresh your child's play space.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Busy City Foldable Play Mat 197 X 177 Cm: Choose this if you want a large, cushioned play surface for babies and toddlers: at about 197 x 177 cm it fits multiple children and toys, and its 100% polyethylene (XPE) foam build offers a comfortable surface for crawling and floor play, per reviewers. The foldable, reversible design is easy to clean and store, and the colourful city print — with roads, buildings, trees, vehicles, and embossed letters and numbers — is designed to engage little ones. Note that the busy city pattern may not suit every room's aesthetic; one buyer returned it for that reason, and Simons recommends a rug pad if you use it as a decorative accent on its own.[1,2,3,4] | Pastel Rainbows Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a playful yet subtle accent: a rectangular low-pile flatweave in polyester with a light off-white background and printed pastel rainbow arcs (pale peach, pink, cream, mint aqua, and yellow) in opposite corners. It has a 0.4 inch (1 cm) pile height, canvas backing, and easy-care durable weave per Simons, plus OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, in sizes of 160x230 cm, 200x290 cm, or 230x330 cm. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[5,6,7,8] | Playful Lines Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a cream, rectangular area rug with irregular, hand-drawn-style black horizontal lines and a low 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) pile rather than a high shag. It is made of polypropylene described as easy-care and durable, with a jute backing, and comes in Patterned White in three sizes: 160 x 230 cm, 200 x 290 cm, and 240 x 330 cm. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, since it is not stated to be non-slip on its own.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Foldable play mat laid flat, printed with a winding road network, small illustrated buildings, trees and a turquoise waterfront strip at the left. Visible fold seams create rectangular panel divisions; soft foam texture is apparent from surface finish and slight panel edge shadows.
- Overall shape and constructionRectangular foldable play mat composed of several rectangular panels joined by visible fold seams running horizontally and vertically; seams form a grid of panels with slight gaps and edge shadows.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (high) - Road network printGray two-lane roads with dashed center lines printed across the mat forming loops, roundabouts and junctions; small road markings such as arrows and mini traffic lights appear alongside roads.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - Illustrated objectsScattered colorful illustrations including small houses, multi-story buildings, trees, parked cars, a sports pitch, a bus and other tiny vehicles integrated into the road layout.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Waterfront panelLeftmost column features a continuous turquoise/blue vertical strip with seaside elements and buildings printed on it, visually distinct from the cream main surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.92 (high) - Surface textureMat surface appears slightly textured with a matte finish and subtle embossed square pattern visible in lighter areas; folds create small raised edges and shadows.
- Occluding props on matA small wooden stool with a green plush toy and an open illustrated book are placed on the upper right area; two small toy vehicles sit on the mat nearer the center and lower center.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Top-down lifestyle shot on a wood floor with soft even lighting; shadows from props fall softly to the lower-right. Image is vertically oriented and shows the entire mat with surrounding floor visible.
- Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the mat with wood floor visible around all edges; mat occupies the majority of frame and is aligned with image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props and stagingOpen illustrated book placed near top center, small wooden stool with green plush toy at top right, and two small toy vehicles arranged on the mat; these items are clearly staging props.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.23 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows cast by the stool, plush toy and small toys directed slightly toward the lower-right of the image.
Colors
cream· main background#F2ECE4medium gray· roadsturquoise blue· waterfront strip#54BCCAbright orange· buildings and vehiclesteal green· trees and small accents- Overall shape and constructionRectangular foldable play mat composed of several rectangular panels joined by visible fold seams running horizontally and vertically; seams form a grid of panels with slight gaps and edge shadows.
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Product
A large foldable foam play mat laid flat and filling most of the frame, printed with simple trees, small animal illustrations, and a subtle textured square grid; visible fold seams create rectangular panels.
- Overall shapeRectangular foldable play mat with visible crease lines dividing it into panels; mat fills nearly the full image area and lies flat on a wood floor.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.96 · h 0.94 (high) - Base surface textureMat surface shows a repeating small square grid texture embossed across the cream background, visible across panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Tree graphicsMultiple stylized tree illustrations with solid rounded green canopies and thin brown trunks, repeated in several positions across the mat.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Animal illustrationsSmall cartoon animals printed on the mat including rounded hedgehog-like figures in brown and peach-orange sheep or lion-like figures in peach tones, positioned near trees and repeating across panels.
3 regions
x 0.82 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fold seamsHorizontal crease lines run across the mat, indicating fold panels; seams are slightly darker and create subtle shadows.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.50 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high) - Small circular markingsLight circular outline motifs printed on the mat in a subtle gray, repeated in multiple positions.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the mat on a wood floor with child props: a woven basket holding a teddy and blanket, scattered wooden blocks and a small open booklet; even overhead lighting and soft shadows.
- Woven basket propRound woven basket placed near the top-right on the mat containing a brown teddy bear and a pastel polka-dot baby blanket draped over the edge.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Wooden blocks and toysSeveral small wooden blocks and stackable toy pieces scattered on the mat, some casting small shadows consistent with overhead lighting.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Open bookletSmall open booklet or brochure lying on the mat with visible printed imagery and tiny text; text is too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Wood floor backgroundLight- to medium-toned wood plank floor visible around the mat at the image edges, used as the staging surface.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.88 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft even overhead lighting with gentle shadows cast by toys and the basket, no strong directional glare.
Colors
cream· mat backgroundmint green· tree canopies#D3DCC4soft peach· animal bodies#E4BC93dark brown· tree trunks and small detailswarm brown· hedgehog bodies- Overall shapeRectangular foldable play mat with visible crease lines dividing it into panels; mat fills nearly the full image area and lies flat on a wood floor.
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Product
Close-up of a folded foam play mat showing embossed alphabet/number grid, a printed teal road element with white outline, a narrow gray road, and stacked folded layers with visible edge pattern.
- Embossed gridSquare grid of shallow embossed tiles covers the visible mat surface; each tile contains a single raised character (letters or numbers) framed by a thin embossed square border.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.78 (high) - Teal rounded road panelRounded rectangular teal printed panel overlaid on the embossed grid with a continuous thin white outline and an internal white circular marking near its upper area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.48 (high) - Gray narrow roadNarrow straight gray printed stripe running roughly parallel to the teal panel, with the same embossed-square texture visible beneath the print.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Embossed alphanumeric examples“Individual embossed characters are visible within tiles; a cluster of three letters 'C R S' appears inside the lower-right area of the teal panel and a row of numbers '1 2 3 4 5' is visible near the lower edge of the mat.”
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (medium) - Foam textureMat surface shows fine pebble-like foam texture with slightly raised seams at fold lines and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.80 (high) - Folded layered edgeStacked folded layers visible at the lower-right corner showing the mat folded thickness and a printed small rectangular notch pattern along the visible edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.58 · h 0.24 (high) - Small blue side iconA small blue printed icon or marking appears on the stacked edge strip near the bottom center-right of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.84 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Close-cropped angled studio-style photograph of the mat resting on a wood floor with soft directional lighting and a small soft shadow; image is cropped at the bottom-right showing folded edge.
- Shot compositionClose-up oblique angle focused on the mat surface and folded edge, filling most of the frame with the wooden floor visible at the bottom-right corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left creates gentle highlights on the printed teal panel and subtle shadows in embossed tile recesses.
- Visible propWood grain flooring is visible beneath and to the right of the mat; it is not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.76 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
light beige· mat backgroundteal· rounded road panel#02B2ADmedium gray· narrow road stripe#847669orange· small printed accent#BBA384- Embossed gridSquare grid of shallow embossed tiles covers the visible mat surface; each tile contains a single raised character (letters or numbers) framed by a thin embossed square border.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Kids love it
The kiddos love this. The folds are a bit deep but that being said it can fold up to make a "tunnel" that they love to crawl through. Painted surface seems well made and won't crack.
Returned
It wasn’t the type I was looking for.
Tapis de très grande dimension.
Tapis de très grande dimension. Bonne épaisseur. Les motifs sont intéressants.
Parfait
Tou
Belle dimension et réversible pratique
Belle dimension et réversible pratique
sa flexibilité
sa flexibilité