Toxic Free Nap Mats

We donot use polyester toxic dyes or chemical washes of any kind.

Toxic free nap mats. Conventional nap mats found in daycare and preschool facilities can be one of the most toxic children s items. A short factsheet on the study is available for download here nap mat manufacturers and policymakers must ensure that flame retardants aren t used in nap mats and other products. By removing toxic flame retardants from nap mats we can reduce the levels of chemicals in the childcare. Both mats claim to be toxic free but i ended up getting myline baby playmat because of price and the materials it was made out of dwinguler uses pvc.

There are no harmful chemicals or pesticides in our products. Create a safe and non toxic play space for your little ones. Now there are a lot more options of non toxic play mats and since i ve been working on this post since 2013 there have been changes to this list. Our organic nap mats are ideal for toddlers daycare preschool and rest time at kindergarten.

Toxic free future teamed up with researchers from indiana university and seven seattle area childcare providers to study whether replacing flame retarded nap mats with flame retardant free mats affected indoor levels of flame retardants. Durable play mats that are free from toxic chemicals. Toxic flame retardants in child care nap mats wtc and a coalition of over 30 organizations are urging passage this year of the toxic free kids and families act hb 1294 sb 5181 which would ban the use of tdcpp in children s products including nap mats beginning july 1 2014. However many foam nap mats and crib mattresses can contain toxic flame retardant chemicals linked to cancer reproductive problems and obesity.

The chemicals don t stay in the foam but move from the foam into the air and dust. Nap mats used in childcare centers usually one or two inch thick foam mattresses with vinyl covers can contain toxic flame retardants that can build up in kids bodies and cause health problems including obesity cancer and early puberty. Children can be exposed to chemical flame retardants through their skin when they lie. According to a recent study by indiana university and toxic free future the immediate impact of their removal can significantly lessen a child s vulnerability to flame retardants and chemicals linked with cancer obesity and nervous.

Truly non toxic materials along with extra thick foams to protect your baby from falls. They can also be used for vacations and sleep overs. Our organic nap mats are safe eco friendly and non toxic. Nap time is meant to provide healthy rest for children and a moment of tranquility for parents and childcare providers.