The material is soft and cushioned, but also still pretty thin. When I first opened it, it had a bad smell to it, once it’s washed and dried it’s fine. Easy to clean. The backing has a non-slip mat to it to help it from slipping.
The print is really cute, colors are more muted. Fits my 4x4 play yard. Good quality material.

I ordered this Bunnikins & Clover Baby Play Mat in the 71"x59" size, in the Moon & Stars print, which has a gray background with white stars and white crescent moons. I like this print because it doesn't scream "baby." That, and its neutral color scheme make it versatile in its range possible uses. It is quilted with a flat layer of batting between the cotton top layer and the bottom layer which has the rubber non-slip dots all over it. There isn't enough batting to make this mat fluffy like a comforter, but it feels nice and thick. The quality of workmanship is high, as evidenced by inspecting the seams, etc. I could use this mat as a loveseat/daybed protector, a washable floor mat for adults or children, a car seat or car surface protector/pad for pets or kids, an outdoor lounge bed cover when people want a clean, laundered surface to rest on, an outdoor bench throw cover to sit on, a picnic blanket, etc. It's so nice because it's non-slip, yet soft to the touch on the surface! I would definitely recommend this attractive play mat as a very useful baby gift, but I'd also recommend buying it to have on hand as a really useful household item whether you have young children or not. It is of high quality, it's attractive, and it's potential uses are many!