• The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat
  • The Sonny | Baby Play Mat

The Sonny | Baby Play Mat

$399.00
$399.00
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Filling:
Water Resistant Liner:

Style: The Sonny

The Sonny

Two sides. One warm check.

The Sonny is built around a classic mustard gingham, lifted by caramel corners that give it a little more character. Flip it over and you'll find the reverse in natural linen, calm and understated.

Designed and made in Melbourne, it's built for everyday life with a baby — a comfortable place for play, rest, and those small moments of discovery that happen closer to the ground.

Generous in size, soft enough for newborns, and sturdy enough to last well beyond those early months.

A safe place to begin.

  • 1x reversible activity play mat (1 meter x 1 meter)
  • 1x tummy time support aid
  • 4x sensory toys (The Elephant, The Ball, The Heart & The Moon)
  • 4x baby links
  • 1x carry bag
  • The option to include one of our water-resistant liners

Find out more here.
  1. Remove the play mat from the Common Ground carry bag
  2. Place the play mat on a flat surface, ideally on the ground
  3. Slip the arches band over the two poles until it reaches the middle of the poles
  4. Twist the poles to become crisscross
  5. Place each of the four poles into the corners
  6. Use the baby links to attach the toys
  7. Enjoy! Watch your baby explore, reach, and discover - this is where the magic begins

Care for your wool-filled Play Mat:

Care for your cloud-filling Play Mat:

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One play mat, two looks

Made to be reversed.

Flip your reversible mat to match your space, mood, or stage of play.

Designed with two timeless sides so your nursery evolves beautifully with your home.

About our fabrics + fills

Natural fabrics. Natural filling. Made in Melbourne. We care deeply about what goes into every mat — and we think you should know exactly what that is.

Signature cloud filling

Hypoallergenic, allergy-free, 100% virgin polyester premium fibre. Our polyfill is resistant to dust mites + allergens - the same trusted filling used in nappies + Build-A-Bear toys.

100% natural wool

100% natural wool sourced from farms in Victoria + NZ. Cleaned with biodegradable detergent and carded for a light, fluffy feel - no plastics, bleaching, or chemicals. Naturally fire retardant, biodegradable, + kind to the planet.

100% OEKO-TEX certified natural linen

Independently verified to be free from harmful substances, including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and formaldehyde.

100% cotton

Naturally breathable and gentle against newborn skin — soft enough for those earliest days, durable enough to handle everything that follows.

Frequently asked questions

From day one. Our mats are soft enough for newborns and designed to be used from the moment you bring your baby home. The double layer of padding provides a comfortable, supportive surface for even the earliest floor time.

As your baby grows and begins to roll, the raised edges help keep them contained within the mat, giving you a little more peace of mind during independent play.

And it grows with them. Remove the poles at around 14-16 months and it becomes a generously padded play mat for your toddler, somewhere for them to read their books or play with their toys.

Ninety-nine percent of the time it will be in your living room — which is exactly why we design them to be something you actually want to have in your space. You must place your baby play mat on the floor (not a raised surface). Avoid placing it directly next to furniture with sharp corners or within reach of cords and cables.

Floor time (i.e. time spent away from bouncers, rockers, and carriers) is one of the most valuable things you can give your baby in those early months.

Time on the floor encourages babies to move freely, build strength in their neck, core, and arms, and begin to explore their environment on their own terms.

It supports the natural progression of motor development, from lifting the head to rolling, sitting, and eventually crawling.

Even short periods of unstructured floor time each day make a meaningful difference.

A baby's skin is significantly more absorbent and sensitive than adult skin, which means what's next to it matters more than most people realise. Natural fibres like linen and cotton breathe with the body, regulating temperature and allowing airflow — reducing the likelihood of overheating or skin irritation. Synthetic fibres like polyester trap heat, don't absorb moisture, and can contain chemical finishes that sit against the skin for extended periods.

Our baby play mats are machine washable. Remove the poles and pop the whole mat into your washing machine. Wash on a cold, gentle wash and lay flat to dry (over a drying rack in the shade is best).

The toys can also be machine washed. Spot clean the arches with a damp cloth and some liquid spot cleaner.

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  • Handmade in Melbourne

    Designed and sewn in Australia by skilled hands. Each mat is made with care - never mass produced, never rushed.

  • Built for little bodies

    Extra padding, bolstered sides, and a generous 1m × 1m - soft enough to land on, spacious enough to grow into.

  • Kind to skin

    Cotton or linen on the outside, hypo-allergenic polyfill or 100% wool within. Every fibre chosen with your baby's skin in mind.

A safe place to begin, from the ground up

The first months of play are more important than they look. Floor time builds the strength, coordination, and confidence your baby carries into every stage that follows. The right surface makes all the difference.

Informed by Tresillian.

  • Recommended from birth

    Australian guidelines recommend building to 30 minutes of tummy time daily - starting from just one or two minutes at a time.

  • Builds strength, stage by stage

    Tummy time strengthens neck, shoulder, and core muscles - the foundation for lifting, rolling, sitting, and crawling.

  • Supports sensory development

    Texture, contrast, and visual interest on the mat naturally encourage reaching and looking - building hand-eye coordination from around six weeks.

  • One surface, every stage

    From tummy time to sitting to independent play - the mat grows with your baby through the first two years and beyond.

Grounded in research

  • 30 min

    recommended tummy time per day

  • 6 weeks

    when active floor play begins to develop

  • 2 years

    of development use from a single mat

Designed with this in mind

Why The Sonny is built for early play

A cushioned, non-slip surface makes tummy time more comfortable

Considered textures and a calm palette support focus without overstimulation

Machine-washable, built for the reality of early parenthood

Designed and made in Melbourne, with quality materials that last