Pete's Expert Summary
So, the Human has acquired a set of garishly colored foam squares, which they have pieced together into a rather large and offensively cheerful mat. They call it "protective flooring," likely for some loud, small creature they anticipate, but I see its true potential. It's a modular, low-impact surface perfect for a vigorous stretch or for sharpening one's claws without incurring The Wrath. The interlocking puzzle aspect is mildly amusing; it suggests I could reconfigure the landscape should the current layout prove boring. While the primary colors are an assault on my sophisticated gray-and-white sensibilities, the soft, textured material could prove to be a superior napping platform, far better than the cold, unforgiving hardwood. It's either a revolutionary new territory for colonization and comfort or a complete waste of perfectly good floor space. My investigation is pending.
Key Features
- PROTECTIVE FLOORING – Durable, high density foam provides a gentle surface and protection for your child in areas with hard floors
- EASY ASSEMBLY – Interlocking individual puzzle pieces are quick & simple to assemble, easy to pull apart for storage and painless to clean
- 16 SQ. FEET – 16 interlocking 12 x 12-in puzzle pieces with 24 border pieces, covers a 4 x 4-ft area when combined; or just use a few tiles to cover a small area
- VISUAL STIMULATION - Bright primary colors help to stimulate your baby's brain growth and early childhood development
- SAFE – Soft, textured EVA foam is free of toxic phthalates and creates a soft, comfortable play area for children of various ages
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The thing arrived in a flat, unassuming box, which I naturally claimed as my own. But the Human had other plans. They evicted me and proceeded to litter the living room floor with a collection of vibrant, rubbery-smelling squares. Red, yellow, blue, green. It was a visual cacophony, an insult to the carefully curated neutral tones of my home. With a series of dull clicks, they pieced together this new, artificial continent in the middle of my domain. I watched from the arm of the sofa, my tail twitching in profound disapproval. An eyesore. A blatant invasion. Curiosity, however, is a powerful, undignified force. Once the Human had retreated, I descended from my perch to inspect the intrusion. I approached the border of a blue territory, sniffing cautiously. It smelled of… well, nothing interesting. Factory air and shattered dreams. I tentatively placed a paw upon its surface. It was surprisingly soft, yielding slightly under my weight with a gentle squish. It wasn't cold like the hardwood sea that surrounded it. I took another step, my paws silent on the textured foam. I was an explorer in a strange new land. My initial mission of reconnaissance soon turned into one of conquest. The green squares were clearly the northern forests, their firm-yet-pliable texture perfect for a satisfying claw-flex that didn't make the Human shriek. The yellow expanse was a sun-drenched desert, which proved surprisingly effective at warming up for a mid-afternoon sprawl. I discovered that if I got a running start on the hardwood, I could launch myself into the center of the mat and slide a considerable distance, a thrilling new sport I immediately perfected. This was no longer an eyesore; it was an arena. I found a weak point at the border between a red and a yellow tile. With a practiced hook of a single claw, I worked the interlocking edge until—with a satisfying *pop*—the piece came free. I batted the border piece under the couch, a trophy of my victory over this new landscape. Then, I stalked to the very center of my new territory, curled into a tight, self-satisfied ball on a forgiving blue square, and began a deep, rumbling purr. The ProSource continent wasn't just acceptable; it was a worthy addition to my kingdom. It could stay. For now.
