"When I got this my son (then 7 months) was going through a rough time with eating. Maybe it was because his teeth were coming in, but he hated even being in his high chair. When he saw this at his place, he was actually happy to sit down! The design is really bright and fun and catches his attention. (He can't appreciate the States and State Capitals and major landmarks, but I think my husband, who is English, has learned some local geography-haha!)
Plus the back is really cute as well. My son may even like the polka-dotted side better. There are a number of bright colors on a white background. My son loves to hit it as if it were a bongo drum.
The placemat is really easy to clean and has resisted lots of spills already. I definitely recommend this!"