Collection: Gymnastics Mat for kids

How to Choose the Best Gymnastics Mat for kids Practice?

1. The Importance of Firm Support (2-Inch Standard)

For floor skills like cartwheels, somersaults, and stretching, a 2-inch thick gymnastics mat for kidsis the industry standard. Unlike overly soft pads where ankles can sink, our high-density EPE foam provides a stable surface that develops balance and core strength. It’s the perfect balance of portability and joint protection.

2. Versatile Sizes: 2.95x5.87 and 4x4.91 Folding Panels

Our most popular folding gymnastics mats are designed for busy families. They fold in seconds for easy storage under a bed or in a closet. A 4x4.91 gymnastics mat offers an extended runway for tumbling, while our small gymnastics mats are perfect for toddler play areas.

3. Safety Certifications & Durability

Every Saflyfun toddler gymnastics mat is wrapped in non-toxic, eco-friendly PVC leather. It’s tear-resistant, lead-free, and easy to wipe clean—ensuring a healthy training environment for your little athlete.

Best Styles and Types of Gymnastic Mats

Many parents are easily overwhelmed by the vast array of options available. When it comes to choosing a model for home use, there are primarily four types to consider:

Folding Mats / Tumbling Mats

This is a must-have for every household and our brand’s flagship product. 

Construction: Typically consists of 3–6 panels that fold like an accordion.

Advantages: Extremely versatile. When unfolded, it can be used for practicing rolls and backhands; when folded, it can be placed under a horizontal bar or used as a raised platform for children to practice jumps and handstands.

Recommendation: Look for models with Velcro, which allows you to seamlessly connect multiple mats to expand the activity area.

Air Tracks / Inflatable Mats

A “cutting-edge” product that has become very popular in recent years, resembling a small, narrow trampoline.

Construction: Made of double-wall material (Drop Stitch), with adjustable firmness via inflation.

Advantages: High bounce, significantly reducing impact on the ankles and knees. Ideal for practicing flips and roll sequences.

Recommendation: Not suitable for use directly under a pull-up bar as the sole safety measure (due to insufficient stability), but it is the perfect companion for advanced training.

Crash Pads / Landing Mats

This mat is thicker and softer than a standard folding mat (typically 4–10 inches thick).

Construction: The interior is mostly made of open-cell foam (soft sponge), which has a slower rebound.

Advantages: Specifically designed to absorb falls.

Recommendation: If your child is practicing difficult bar dismounts or kips, placing a crash mat on top of a standard mat provides professional-level safety protection.

Cheese Mats / Incline Mats

It gets its name from its resemblance to a slice of cheese.

Construction: A sturdy foam mat shaped like a ramp.

Advantages: A natural“gravity booster” It’s an excellent tool for teaching forward rolls, backward rolls, and cartwheels.

Recommendation: For children aged 4–7 who are just starting out, a ramp mat is better than a flat mat for building confidence.

Gymnastics Mat Materials

Our gymnastics mats feature Two primary designs.

High-density EPE Foam

It’s lightweight but supportive, meaning it won’t "bottom out" (hit the floor) when your child lands.

PVC Foam

Affordable price, strong durability, and excellent comfort.

Features and Benefits of Gymnastic Mats

Some of the key benefits you’ll receive with our gymnastics mats include:

• Maximum cushioning in case of falls

• Sturdy materials to help with specialty skill building

• Larger mats have sewn-in handles to simplify moving them

• Large coverage areas

• Various thicknesses for building different skills

• Durable vinyl protects the foam

• Easy to clean and maintain

• Foldable designs simplify storage and transport

Gymnastics Mat Use Types

Safly Fun’ customers use our gymnastics mats in several different situations, including:

Home workout spaces

Schools

Exercise areas

Gymnastics Mats Q&A

Q: What is the best gymnastics mat for a 5-year-old?

A: A 2-inch folding tumbling mat is ideal for beginners, providing a firm surface for building confidence in basic skills.

Q: Are these mats thick enough for bar training?

A: Our 2-inch mats provide a safe, non-slip protective surface under your gymnastics bar, though we recommend them primarily for floor-based tumbling skills. We also sell air tracks. This one is more suitable for gymnastics training.

Q: How do I clean my tumbling mat?

A: Simply wipe the PVC leather with a damp cloth and mild soap. It’s designed to withstand daily home practice.