Pit Pillow
Starting at Original price was: $399.99.$359.99Current price is: $359.99.
The Pit Pillow is our softest landing mat – a forgiving cushion that helps children be brave. With its washable denim cover and cloud-soft foam, it provides confidence in exciting climbing and swinging challenges.
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About Pit Pillows
What makes the Pit Pillow special is how it changes everything above it. A child who hesitates in a climbing challenge finds courage when they see this denim-covered cushion waiting below. That leap from a low platform becomes today’s favorite game, because the ultra-low-density foam absorbs the landing so well.
Therapists appreciate how Pit Pillows change the landing from precarious to safe. Their “just right” give absorbs impact yet still supports prone positioning, seated balance, or calming rest. Parents value their familiarity – the denim cover feels like favorite worn-in jeans, soft and trustworthy – and its practicality, with washable covers and heavy-duty handles for easy repositioning.
Strategically placed Velcro edges let you connect multiple Pit Pillows end-to-end or side-by-side, building larger safe zones as confidence grows. Whether used in a clinic rotation or a family living room, Pit Pillows adapt to changing needs, creating space for courage, regulation, and play.
Key features
- Soft, compliant landing surface
- Heavy-duty handles for easy repositioning between activities
- Velcro edges connect multiple mats seamlessly
- Removable denim cover for easy cleaning
- Four sizes available from 3x4 feet to 6x8 feet
Specifications
- 3x4 foot size: 8 inches thick
- 4x6 foot size: 8 inches thick
- 5x6 foot size: 6 inches thick
- 6x8 foot size: 12 inches thick
- Core: Low density foam for maximum cushioning
- Cover: Removable, washable denim fabric
- Connectivity: Velcro fasteners on all sides
- Handles: Reinforced heavy-duty handles on sides
- Shipping: Vacuum-packed for free shipping
Benefits of Pit Pillows
Strength
The Pit Pillow’s firm yet compliant cushioning lets children push, prop, and stabilize without sinking. Jump, roll or play in prone to help build core and hip strength while keeping impact comfortable.
Motor Skills
A safe, forgiving target encourages “try again” repetition. Kids practice coordinated sequences – step, jump, land, turn – linking timing and body control in a way that feels like play, not hard work.
Balance
Landing on a consistent surface teaches deceleration and graded control. The Pit Pillow helps children learn to adjust their stance and center of gravity after jumping, stepping or just standing.
Emotional Regulation
Deep pressure from crashing, burrowing, or resting helps many children organize and settle. The Pit Pillow offers a reliable place to meet sensory needs before shifting to focused tasks.
Play
Make-believe forts, “crash pad” games, and cozy reading spots keep engagement high. When play leads, practice follows – more smiles, more repetition, more progress.
Created by Tumbl Trak innovator Leonard Isaacs
Leonard brings more than 55 years’ experience as a movement educator and kinesiology specialist. Known for his deep understanding of physics and body mechanics, he has guided generations of learners and professionals alike.
FAQs about Pit Pillows
While gym mats provide basic protection, the Pit Pillow offers cloud-like cushioning specifically designed for therapy and play activities. The ultra-low density foam absorbs impact in a way that firm exercise mats simply can’t match.
Yes! Velcro edges on all sides let you build custom landing zones. Connect them for large areas, separate them for different stations.
Yes. Many therapists place it beside low platforms or under small obstacles to create safe step-off and landing stations. It also complements sensory play with mats, blocks, or Half Rounds.
The 3×4 or 4×6 sizes work great for most homes. Start small – you can always add additional mats if needed.
It saves you money! Vacuum-packing greatly reduces size, allowing free shipping. Your Pit Pillow expands to full size within 48 hours.
Support
Need help assembling your Pit Pillow? Check out our instructional guide below.