About A to Z Adventure Gear Jamie, Dylan & the Lay and Play Adventure Mat
Designed in Denver by Parents Who Needed Something Better
Hi there and welcome to A to Z Adventure Gear — the home of the original travel baby play mat designed for families who want the freedom to explore.
We started this company because we couldn’t find what we needed: a portable baby play mat and activity gym that actually worked for travel, outdoor adventures, and real family life.
Our goal is simple — create baby gear that makes adventures easier. No bulky equipment. No hard-to-clean fabrics. No gear that takes over your trunk.
Just simple, durable, travel-ready solutions that help you get out the door.
How the Lay and Play Adventure Mat Was Born
The idea for our Lay and Play Adventure Mat came from frustration.
We were just a couple of parents with a toddler and a baby trying to travel and take our kids on adventures. Every baby activity gym we found was big, bulky, and impossible to pack. Nothing folded small. Nothing felt made for airport floors, parks, camping trips, or hotel rooms.
So we created our own.
Designed in Denver in 2020, the Lay and Play Adventure Mat is:
• Lightweight and packable
• Machine washable
• Made with water-repellent ripstop nylon
• CPSC certified
• ASTM certified
• BPA-free toy components
• Designed to set up in under a minute
It folds into its own stuff sack so you can toss it in your diaper bag, carry-on, or trunk without thinking twice.
Because travel baby gear should make life easier — not harder.
Meet the Family Behind A to Z
This is primarily a mama-owned business run by Jamie, the Chief Everything Officer.
I handle everything from product development and order packing to social media and customer emails. When you reach out, you’re talking directly to me.
My husband Dylan is the engineer behind the technical design work. He helped invent the Lay and Play system and brings his problem-solving brain to every new idea.
Our daughters, Annabelle and Zoe, are our biggest inspiration — and the reason our brand is called A to Z Adventure Gear.
They test the products. They pack orders. They remind us why this matters.
Because this isn’t just a business. It’s our family.
Not Our First Invention
Before marriage and kids, Dylan and I went on an around-the-world trip. Before we left, we modified our backpacks with a custom wheel system using trekking poles to turn them into rolling luggage for long airport days.
We’ve always been tinkerers. Builders. Problem-solvers.
And as our kids grow, we continue dreaming up ways to make family adventures simpler.
Stay tuned.
Our Values
We believe in:
• Play
• Exploration
• Imagination
• Connection
• Independence
• Adventure
We believe childhood should be hands-on and screen-light.
We believe the smallest adventures often create the biggest memories.
We believe parents shouldn’t need a second vehicle just to go to the park.
Every product we design is meant to help families feel calm, capable, and ready to explore.
Whatever Adventure Looks Like for You
For some families, adventure is a walk around the block.
For others, it’s camping in the mountains or flying across the country.
Wherever you’re headed, we hope our gear helps you stress less and explore more.
Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?
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