Love that you can do multiple things with this. It actually works really well as a seat since the u-shaped bear attaches to the mat. Without the Velcro straps, it would slide right off the mat. It would be perfect if the toy bar included the same Velcro straps to attach to the mat. It does have a fold out piece that sits the toy bar up on the ground, but every time my baby (or anyone) touches it, the whole toy bar falls flat or slides around .. out of baby’s reach. Otherwise this product is really great- super cute and soft as well as functional as a play mat and play seat. Love it!