Toki
Many of you asked me for a play mat recommendation: there are many play mats out there but just a few meet my criteria.
Conventional Play Mats
❌ Polyurethane Foam: this is the most common foam found in beds. These cheap, unhealthy foams are highly toxic, synthetic, polluting, and petroleum by-products, meaning they are derived from fossil fuels. Polyurethane is made from petroleum chemicals that can emit VOCs—harmful chemicals that can cause respiratory irritation or other health problems. Polyurethane is often mixed with other harmful compounds such as formaldehyde, boric acid, polyvinyl chloride, and other petrochemicals.
❌ Memory Foam: Memory foam (or viscoelastic foam) is another type of polyurethane foam with chemicals added to give it unique conforming properties. Both Memory foam and Flexible polyurethane foam are polyurethane foams. These cheap, unhealthy foams are petroleum products, meaning they are derived from fossil fuels.
❌ Polyester: another synthetic and petroleum product derived from fossil fuels. this foam is toxic and polluting.
❌ PFAS: synthetic fabrics which are often treated with perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) plus various anti-bacterial biocidal treatments and even flame retardants.
❌ Flame Retardants: the most common include brominated flame retardants, chlorinated flame retardants, and phosphate flame retardants. Brominated flame retardants are often added to polyurethane foam. Chlorinated flame retardants are often added to the fabric of mattresses, as well as to the filling. Phosphate flame retardants are often added to the padding of mattresses. Avoid also fire barriers made from fiberglass.
Greenwashing Play Mats
Greenwashing is when a brand pretends to be organic, green, natural, or sustainable when it is not! Even if they say natural or even organic without a certification is hard to prove it! That’s why I don’t recommend any brands not disclosing or showing their Organic Certification. These certifications are very rigorous and expensive, so not many want to get through that or can pass their strict requirements!
❌ Soybeans Foam: this foam is derived from conventional bean crops and is usually full of pesticides, so avoid that too.
❌ Plant-based foam: typically produced with a small percentage of soybean oil or castor oil mixed with petroleum chemicals. It is often marketed as “environmentally friendly,” but plant-based foams emit VOCs just like polyurethane foam.
❌ Polyethylene foam: Polyethylene foam can contain fewer contaminants compared to polyurethane foam. It can be made from petroleum-based or bio-based ingredients
Organic Play Mats
They would need to show proof of certification of their organic claims so they can guarantee that they are truly safe and non-toxic.
Here are the certifications:
✅ GOTS Certification: The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world’s leading processing standard for organic textiles and fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. This is for cotton, wool, and other natural textile.
✅ GOLS Certified Organic Latex: 100% organic, natural, non-toxic, untreated with flame retardants, anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, biodegradable, and non-allergenic.
✅ OEKO-TEX Certified:100% natural, non-toxic, untreated with flame retardants, anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, biodegradable, and non-allergenic.
Here for organic cribs and organic crib mattresses
Here on this page are the recommended play mats brands! Please shop with my links to support my research! 💖
Toki Certified Organic Play Mat
💚 Toki offers natural mats and they offer the possibility to customize your mat.
Customize: they offer two kinds of foam inserts: Classic and organic.
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Classic foam insert: The latex foam is OEKO-TEX certified 100% natural, non-toxic, untreated with flame retardants, anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, biodegradable, and non-allergenic.
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Organic foam insert: The latex foam is GOLS certified 100% organic, natural, non-toxic, untreated with flame retardants, anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, biodegradable, and non-allergenic.
If you are looking for a truly certified organic play mat select the
organic foam insert: Two GOLS certified organic natural latex foam mat inserts, without the fabric or waterproof covers. Each mat consists of two foam pieces.
They select your cover:
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Everywhere mat cover: OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic, water-based micro fiber PU leather.
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Waterproof cover: The bamboo waterproof covers are OEKO-TEX certified and non-toxic.
They also send you free samples
Toki Organic Play Couch
💚 Toki offers an amazing collection of natural mats for, babies, kids, and pets. A convertible couch-to-lounger that makes a stylish addition to your little one’s play space.
Constructed from lightweight, non-toxic foam, this play couch is easily transported from room to room for reading, lounging, playing, and sleeping. Its removable slipcover is machine-washable for mess-free use throughout the years!
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Color: Rust rainbow stamps on a cream background.
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Size: 17"D x 30"W x 15"H (40"D expanded)
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Materials: Consists of a removable organic cotton fabric cover with foam inserts.
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Designed exclusively for Toki by Jen B. Peters.
All play couches are packaged in an organic cotton drawstring duster bag
MATERIAL: Cover: GOTS-certified organic cotton.
Foam inserts: Lightweight and firm PU foam that has been tested to be compliant with REACH standards.
Toki Organic Dog Bed
💚 Toki offers an amazing collection of natural mats for pets. A dog bed that’s as perfect as your canine companion.
Natural latex foam provides well-cushioned support that takes the pressure off your pup’s joints, so your furry best friend can sleep comfortably, even through their senior years.
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Waterproof dog bed in a cream background and rust rainbow print with natural foam insert.
- Vegan leather
- Bottom L zipper closure.
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Handle sewn on the long side of the mat for easy carrying.
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Small: 36" x 28" x 2"
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Large: 45" x 35" x 2"
MATERIAL: Foam inserts: 2" thick certified natural latex foam. Our foam is made from rubber tree sap, using the energy-efficient Dunlop production process. The foam has a supportive and springy feel, with small air pockets that make it completely breathable.
Cover: Oeko-Tex 100 certified water-based micro fiber PU leather.
Toki Organic Cream Picnic Blanket
💚 Toki offers an amazing collection of natural mats for, babies, kids, and pets. This is their picnic blanket blanet!
Ready for every family adventure, this roll-up picnic blanket features organic quilted water-repellent cotton and a carry handle for comfort and convenience.
Packaged in an organic cotton drawstring duster bag
Natural latex foam provides well-cushioned support
Constructed from organic, quilted cotton, this blanket is designed for everywhere use. The water-repellent material repels damp surfaces and wipes clean, while a carry handle and snap closure make storage and transportation a breeze. Simply roll up the blanket when you’re done, snap it to close, and carry it to your next adventure.
Consists of an organic water-resistant cotton exterior with a polyester wadding interior.
MATERIAL: Packaged in an organic cotton drawstring duster bag
Outer: GOLS-certified organic quilted cotton with water-resistant treatment. Inner: Polyester wadding.