Keeping kids engaged—especially when you’re out and about—can be a challenge. That’s where playmats and the right toys come in! Whether your child loves zooming toy cars across a road map, choosing the right toys to go with your playmat enhances playtime while supporting development.
In this guide, we’ll explore the best toys to pair with your playmat, how they encourage sensory learning and skill-building, and why So Handmade playmats are the perfect travel-friendly solution for on-the-go fun.
Want to make playtime even better? Let’s dive into the best toys to pair with your playmat!
Best Toys for Playmats
Create a whole town scape for your playmat. Like this amazing play room below using our construction play mat. The play mat can be used on the floor, sensory table or sideboard. Add construction vehicles, wooden blocks and increase the play area by using train or road tape.
Here are some great Construction Vehicles from Melissa and Doug:
Using wooden traffic signs also increases the fun when playing with your playmats. Here they are below with our Toy Car Storage. They also go really well with our Car Play Mat too:
Playmat Toys: How the Right Toys Enhance Playtime
Playmats provide an imaginative landscape for toddlers to explore, learn, and have fun while you are on the go or at home. But adding complementary toys takes playtime to the next level! Here’s why pairing the right toys for playmats is a game-changer:
Toddler Toys: Sensory & Early Development Play for Little Ones:
✔️ Encourages Sensory Learning: Textured play mats paired with natural wooden toys engage multiple senses.
✔️ Boosts Fine Motor Skills: Picking up toy cars, stacking blocks, or grasping soft toys strengthens little hands. Grow gross motor skills by including physical activities into the play such as jumping in-between the play mats.
✔️ Sparks Imaginative Play: Playmats with roads, tracks, or themed designs let kids create their own adventures.
✔️ Keeps Kids Entertained Anywhere: Portable toys and foldable playmats make waiting rooms, restaurants, and travel easier for parents.
So Handmade playmats are lightweight, foldable, and designed for travel, making them a great base for your sensory play setup whether you’re at home or on the go.
Why So Handmade Playmats Are the Perfect Choice
So Handmade playmats are designed with busy parents in mind. Unlike bulky foam mats, these eco-friendly, fabric-based mats fold up easily, making them ideal for travel, dining out, or visiting friends and family.
🌿 Eco-Friendly Materials: Made from soft, natural fabrics, safe for babies and the environment.
🚗 Portable & Travel-Friendly: Lightweight and foldable—perfect for on-the-go play.
🧡 Handmade with Care: Designed with love to support imaginative, screen-free play.
🎨 Fun, Themed Designs: Road maps, farm scenes, and sensory play areas encourage creative storytelling.
Pair So Handmade playmats with your child’s favorite toys for a mess-free, screen-free entertainment solution wherever you go!
Shop the Best Play mat & Toys Today!
Choosing the right toys for playmats makes all the difference in keeping your little one engaged, entertained, and learning. From sensory toys blocks to wooden cars and activity play mats, the perfect toy pairings can help your child develop new skills while having fun.
👉 Get Yours Now! Browse our collection of So Handmade Play mats and pair them with the best toddler toys for an unforgettable playtime experience.
