Not sure if it’s cheaper but we have a foldimat and it is great! Wipeable and folds up small so it slides under the sofa and can be taken places like the park for picnics etc.
I got one off Amazon for around £40 which is foam and folds up which is great
I got mine off TikTok shop, it’s great quality and folds up so easy to pack away. Nice padding and wipes clean! Also because I’d never ordered from TikTok shop before I got a massive discount and free delivery! Well worth it! There are two sizes available xx https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeaF5qFM/
I got one from B&Q which is foam and folds.
I got one from toddlekind still expensive but not as expensive as totter and tumble. Its been perfect and I have had lots of lovely comments about it. My aunt even brought one even though my cousin is all grown uo rather than a rug! 😂
Just looked and they’ve gone up in price annoyingly. https://toddlekind.co.uk/collections/one-piece-foam-playmat. They do also do puzzle type ones too
Ended up going for https://www.babyandchildstore.com/shop/toys/play-mats/kinderkraft-matty%C2%B2-double-sided-foam-playmat/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdnsRMTo0v-AEiJszvMtkNdv-I8SnvXlqTjk9TEzjhoO0E7HJVSbuQaAo7XEALw_wcB. We have been reading Harris the hero and this has puffins on. It was £29. Thank you for your advice and links, it was really helpful. Hopefully it's ok!
They come up second hand sometimes! Ours has been going strong for nearly four years and is perfect still so I'd definitely look at second hand options. Otherwise maybe something aimed at yoga or exercise? I imagine the markup on a cute kids item will be quite a bit where as something listed as for exercise would still tick some of your boxes!