I would not recommend this as a baby playmat. The print fades with continuous use especially if it gets wet from drool or milk, exposing white foam underneath. Not only does it look unattractive, but it also makes me worry about what happens to the ink that comes off. Also, if you want to match the direction of the grain, the trim does not fit correctly, leaving extra sections that stick up. The trim was easy to pull off and my little one, about 9 months old, kept pulling it off. Lastly, with some research, I found that EVA is toxic and is not recommended for baby mats.