This is truly the best baby mat I have ever used and worth every penny. This mat gets heavy daily use and here are my observations Super comfortable that I often find myself taking a nap on this mat after nursing my baby. I wake up feeling great without any backaches. Smooth and soft surface that doesnt irritate the baby. It feels great to the touch Thickest baby mat I have ever seen. Safe for any type of baby exercises. Super hygienic I am not a neat freak but I dont want any dirt dust stains to come near my baby. I have seen how other mats would hide the dirt by the busy patterns or dark color but this mat makes it clear as glass to spot any kind of dirt. And I just clean it up with a simple wipe and its done. The construction is very sturdy and I have no worries of it tearing.This is a fantastic product and I enjoy using it every day.Two Thumbs Up