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Not ideal for shock absorption. \nWorst thing is, the beautiful pattern that lured me to buy it comes off easily! Within two days, some parts are becoming white. Not to mention that some parts are scratched by normal touch. \nWould have returned them if shipping was included. Shipping charged CAD25 for each of the products. It’s way overpriced. The play mats arrived in their own plastic bags, with no outside box. 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